Study Abroad

We offer multiple faculty-led, exchange, and direct enrollment study abroad programs designed to prepare undergraduate and graduate students for competitive careers in a global society. Our partnerships with colleges and universities around the world make study abroad accessible for more students. In fact, Lynchburg students are more than twice as likely to study abroad as their peers at similar schools. You can join them!

Faculty-led ProgramsFinancesBenefits and Outcomes

Faculty-led Programs

The following programs are offerings for upcoming terms. All itineraries are tentative and may have slight modifications depending on availability or extenuating circumstances that necessitate alterations made in the best interest of the program and the participants.

Learn more about the Study Abroad and Domestic Study Away programs and how to apply.

Winter Term 2023-24

Vietnam and Cambodia: Comparative Religious Ethics and Environmental and Climate Justice in Southeast Asia

Dec. 27 – Jan. 18

RELG 211WSA explores individual religious ethical reflection in Southeast Asian contexts (culture, texts, and traditions). Students are also introduced to the analysis of issues connected to climate justice as they relate to ethical reflection.

SUST377 explores the social and economic justice components of environmental sustainability in Southeast Asia. This focuses on the disproportionate impacts of environmental decisions and policies on underprivileged social groups. It also explores issues of climate justice and equitable access to environmental benefits.

Countries:

Vietnam
Cambodia

Faculty Contacts:

Stephen Dawson, PhD
Associate Professor of Religious Studies
Chair of the Philosophy Department
434.544.8645
dawson.s@lynchburg.edu

Laura Henry-Stone, PhD
Associate Professor of Environmental Sciences and Sustainability
Director of Sustainability
434.544.8369
henrystone.l@lynchburg.edu

Finances

Financial aid, scholarships, and grants are available for study abroad. The Experiential Learning Grant covers 50% of tuition cost for faculty-led study abroad programs during spring, summer, and January terms.

Benefits and Outcomes

Enhance cross-cultural communication skills
Learn or improve your foreign language skills
Discover and learn about global interdependence from cultural, economic, historical, and political perspectives
Enjoy study and travel experiences you can’t get any other way
Make life-long friends across the globe!

No matter your major, you can participate in a study abroad experience. Opportunities range from short trips during winter or spring break to semester- or year-long programs.

COVID-19 Travel Update

The University of Lynchburg is committed to providing valuable study abroad and domestic study away opportunities while keeping the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff at the forefront. The University continues to track public health and travel advisory guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of State, and local public health officials. The Center for Global Education will communicate with all applied students as more information is available. Students should contact the Center for Global Education at studyabroad@lynchburg.edu with any questions.

Study Abroad Programs

Questions?

Contact the Center for Global Education at studyabroad@lynchburg.edu.