International Programs Office

Klump Academic Center, Rm. 7B · (570) 326-3761, ext. 5257

Study Abroad

Earn credits, experience other countries, meet new people, travel overseas, and add to your resume - all while being a Penn College student on a study abroad program! Penn College offers a growing number of study abroad programs. You may choose from short-term, week-long experiences to semester-long programs around the world.

Why Study Overseas?

Experience another culture first hand.
Gain skills that make you a marketable employee.
Gain a global outlook - develop new perspectives.
Enhance your educational experience.
Become an independent thinker - develop a deeper intellectual maturity.
Foster personal growth and build self confidence.
Learn about yourself.
Build life skills such as decision making and budgeting.
Travel!

Study abroad no longer means spending a year overseas nor is it a requirement to speak another language. You can live in a dormitory, stay with a host family, or rent your own flat (apartment). Programs may be formal lecture-based or experiential with more time spent in the field.

The IPO (International Programs Office) assists Penn College students in selecting and preparing for a study abroad experience.

The Office is a also a referral point for faculty who are interested in developing an overseas study program or faculty exchange.

Penn College offers the programs for the following countries:

Australia
semester

Austria
semester

Germany
semester

Ireland
short-term

Italy
art history

Japan
short-term

Mexico
short-term

Nicaragua
short-term

You may also contact the International Programs Office to get information on other Study Abroad programs.

Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of other programs throughout the world for summer, semester or year-long durations. General elective courses in the humanities and social sciences are most commonly taken, although classes tailored to degree programs are offered for some majors. Internships, volunteer experiences, or work experiences overseas are becoming more popular as they enhance the resume and build skills. Stop by the International Programs Office to check out the possibilities and start your search.

Comments from study abroad participants.

"I not only experienced education in a foreign land, which was awesome; I made friendships that will last a lifetime."

Lisa Kemmerer, Germany

"My eyes see a completely different view of the world now...only personal experience can give one insight...It is humbling to know who is in the world we share and what it means to belong to another culture."

Justin Treher, Germany

"The experience could not be taught in a class room."

Italy, 2003

"The best part of the study tour was to be in the culture 24+."

Mexico, 2003