Study Abroad

You can take advantage of an array of study abroad opportunities tailored to your interests. These immersive experiences not only deepen your understanding of environmental challenges but also broaden your perspectives through cross-cultural interactions, fostering academic and personal growth. By participating in these transformative study abroad experiences, you can contribute to global sustainability efforts and make a meaningful impact on the environment.

Browse through the following study abroad programs and databases:

• AIFS Global Sustainability - Engage in fieldwork and gain firsthand experiences in diverse cultural contexts.
• CIEE Sustainability and Environmental Studies - Immerse yourself in the study of environmental issues and sustainable practices across various cultures.
• CIS Abroad Sustainability - Choose from Abroad's sustainability-focused programs, where you can engage with local communities and contribute to positive change.
• DIS Study Abroad in Scandinavia - Explore critical environmental issues while exploring the beautiful landscapes of Scandinavia.
• ISA Environmental Science - Participate in hands-on learning, conduct research and explore environmental issues in diverse locations around the world.
• NIU Discover Japan: A Journey into Health, Sustainability, and Cultural Wisdom - This program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote sustainable development beyond mere lifestyle choices. It encompasses human rights, gender equality, fostering a culture of peace and non-violence, nurturing global citizenship, appreciating cultural diversity, and understanding the role of diverse cultures in sustainable development. 
• NIU Environmental Change & Community Action in the Riviera Maya - This nine-day faculty-led program offers an interdisciplinary exploration of culture, environmental change, and community-based sustainability in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. Through place-based learning, participants will engage with local communities, ecosystems, and experts to critically examine the social and ecological dynamics shaping the region today.
• NIU Exploring Sustainable Communities: Netherlands Study Abroad - This eight-day program serves as the international component of intensive comparative study of sustainability in communities in the United States and Netherlands, which have fundamentally different approaches to the adoption, governance, and implementation of infrastructure systems. It is structured around exploration of four systems: transportation, land, water, and food.
• NIU Madagascar Past and Present: Biodiversity, Extinction and Conservation - Experience the rich biodiversity of Madagascar firsthand with NIU's program, delving into topics of biodiversity, extinction, and conservation while actively contributing to ongoing conservation efforts.
• Semester at Sea - Embark on a transformative global voyage that allows you to experience different cultures, examine global citizenship, and explore sustainability issues from a unique perspective aboard a ship.
• SIT Critical Global Issues - Conducting field research, engage with local communities and analyze sustainable solutions to address pressing environmental challenges.
• USAC Environmental Science - USAC's comprehensive study abroad programs all you to expand your coursework, engage in research, and immerse yourself in the study of environmental conservation and sustainability.