Global Experiences
The full college experience calls for exploration. It’s a time for turning over rocks, meeting new faces, and discovering new things. At Penn College, you’ll find endless opportunities to prepare for your future in and out of the classroom.
Spring 2026 Global Experiences
Ready to explore and earn credit? Check out these courses. Fees, including tuition, housing, and travel-related costs, vary by program.
France & Italy
GLB160 Automotive Study Abroad
Study international automobile manufacturer facilities in France and Italy, focusing on manufacturing, assembly, and repair processes.
Open to all students.
Mid-May 2026
Germany & Central Europe
GLB255 Pioneers & Paradigms of Psychology
Explore the history of psychology as you travel to cities in Europe where psychology as a science and practice evolved. Visit historic hospitals, asylums, famous homes, and museums in Vienna, Austria, Munich, Germany, and Prague, Czech Republic.
Open to all students.
Spring Break 2026
Italy & Greece
GLB270 European Sustainable Building, Historical Architecture, and Art
Explore historic art, architecture, and modern sustainable building practices in Europe. Destinations include Rome, Naples, Sorrento/Capri, Athens, and Delphi.
Open to all students.
Mid-May 2026
Italy
GLB291 Global Food and Hospitality
Hands-on study of cuisine and hospitality operations in Italy with cultural immersion, including connections to historic food product origins, agro tourism, authentic food preparation, and viticulture.
Open to all students.
May 19-June 3, 2026
England
GLB299 Art History in London
Through the study of Western and non-Western art and art history, develop an understanding of form and aesthetics and broaden your knowledge of diverse perspectives.
Open to all students.
Mid-May 2026
Africa
GLB355 Global Healthcare Explorations
Explore global healthcare to increase knowledge of cultural concepts as they relate to nursing care and create an increased awareness of culturally competent nursing behaviors through hands-on learning to Kenya, East Africa.
Open to all students.
Mid-May 2026
Specialized Global Experiences
Ready to explore and earn credit within a specific program of study? Check out this course.
Dominican Republic
GLB313 Dental Hygiene in the Dominican Republic
Gain impactful field experience in the Dominican Republic, planning and providing primary oral healthcare for underserved populations.
Open to students in the Dental Hygiene program only.
Spring Break 2026
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WHY GO GLOBAL?
- Experience another culture firsthand.
- Gain marketable skills.
- Nurture 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.
- Build life skills such as decision-making and budgeting.
- Travel!
START PREPARING NOW
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Global Maker Profiles
Check out what students have to say about their global experience.
Alumni
Hannah Regester
Baking & Culinary
Her Penn College experience was nothing short of extraordinary. She trained in world-class labs, worked alongside world-renowned chefs to prepare menus for the iconic Kentucky Derby, and embarked on a transformative 16-day global experience to Italy.
Student
Diana Gaglione
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Her 14-day global experience course in Spain was an adventure of a lifetime. This transformative journey opened her eyes to the beauty and wonder of the world's most adored architecture. And it will forever influence a future of inspired building designs.
Student
Colin Browne Jr.
Human Services & Restorative Justice
He knew from a young age that he was destined to make a difference. The Human Services & Restorative Justice program at Penn College was the perfect fit.
Giving
Support Global Exploration
International study broadens horizons and allows Penn College students of all backgrounds to gain marketable skills on a global scale. Our Wildcats are ready to take on the world!
Previous Global Experiences
Europe
European Sustainable Building, Historical Architecture and Art
Students discovered celebrated art, historic architecture, and modern sustainable building practices in Europe. The experience included travel to changing European locations with guided tours and lectures at buildings and museums.
France & Italy
Transportation Technology
Students got a first-hand look at the latest collision repair processes and techniques at a number of hotspots in France and Italy. They toured the Cité de l'Automobile museum in Mulhouse, France, and checked out Alfa Romeo in Milan, Italy. Students were able to see how the professionals get the job done at Lamborghini Motor Company, Ferrari Motor Company, and Maserati.
Central America
Dental Mission and Service Learning in Central America
Students gained field experience in Central America that incorporated planning, providing, and evaluating primary oral health services to an underserved population.
Belarus
Nursing
Students earned credits while studying nursing practice and education in Belarus. They worked alongside fellow nursing students and other medical staff while exploring the cities of Minsk and Gomel.
Central America
Medical Mission and Service Learning in Central America
Students explored global healthcare and increased their knowledge of cultural concepts as it relates to nursing care. They learned how to plan, implement, and evaluate primary healthcare in another country. Students, following the course. were able to spend one week in Central America gaining hands-on experience.
United States
Human Services: Service Learning in the U.S.
Students explored the intersection between various cultures and modern society in locations throughout the United States.
Italy
Global Food and Hospitality: Cuisine, Culture, and Perspectives
In this 16-day experience, students explored cuisine and culture in various cities and regions in Italy renowned for cuisine, wine, and agritourism.
Guatemala
Nursing
One of the best things about being a nurse is helping others. This global experience course allowed students to put their medical experience to good use by lending a hand at the Glens Falls Medical Mission Foundation in Guatemala. Throughout the eight-day trip, students worked alongside doctors, nurses, and other health professionals in a medical clinic setting in Nueva Santa Rosa, Guatemala.
Dominican Republic
Cultural Immersion and Service Learning
Students engaged with local families in the El Cibao region of the Dominican Republic. They experienced life-changing connections by serving communities in need of clean water, sustainable food, dignified health care, and vocational training.
