Study abroad programs are becoming increasingly popular for our students. Sarah-Jane Flook, Coordinator of Student Engagement & International Scholar Services, works closely with students who want a global experience. Email sf6639@wilson.edu to set up an advising appointment for more information about study abroad!

Semester-Long Programs and Internships

Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) – CEA has semester, summer, and internship programs in Argentina, Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, South Africa and Spain.

The Irish American Scholars Program allows a few Wilson College students to be nominated each year for the opportunity to study, tuition free, at a college or university in Northern Ireland for one or two semesters. See the promotional flyer for more information, and please contact Crystal with any questions about the program.

The Washington Center – Wilson students may also participate in the Washington Semester consortium program, which includes an internship and coursework in Washington, D.C. PA residents are eligible to apply for scholarships.

Faculty-Led International Courses

These are two of the programs held in 2023. Stay tuned for upcoming programs for 2024. 

Dominican Republic
January 2023 (tentative) La Romana, Dominican Republic – Dr. Wendell Smith and Dr. Julie Beck will lead the Medical Spanish Course and Healthcare Service-Learning Team in supporting the work of El Buen Samaritano Hospital’s healthcare clinics in Bateye communities. 

Czech Republic and Austria
June 2023 (tentative) Czech Republic and Austria- Dr. Daniela DiGregorio and Dr. Lynn Newman will lead the Language and Culture Course during the faculty led study abroad in the Czech Republic and Austria from June 10-22, 2023. 

Summer Opportunities

South Africa
A great option for VMT majors, EcoLife Expeditions’ Vets in the Wild program can work to fulfill credits or complete an internship requirement.

South Korea
The Bahrom International Program (BIP)at Seoul Women’s University (SWU) is a four-week program that introduces students to Korean culture. The program is open to both men and women, and is taught in English. BIP consists of lectures, field trips, group activities, and cultural excursions. Participants complete academic assignments as well, and Wilson College students earn 3 NWC credits. In 2018, the only costs to participate were a program fee ($400), round-trip airfare, and spending money (food for evening and weekend meals, transportation for personal travel, souvenirs, etc.).

Ewha Womans University International Summer College, in Seoul, South Korea. This program is also open to both women and men, and Wilson College students will earn 3 NWC credits upon successful completion of the program.

Hannam University in Daejeon, South Korea, offers a Korean Studies Summer Program. Wilson College students will earn 3 NWC credits upon successful completion of the program.

Study Abroad Scholarship Information

Each semester, Wilson College students may apply for institutional study abroad scholarships. Application forms and deadlines will be sent out to all students via email throughout the academic year.

Additional study abroad scholarships can be found online:

Allianz Global Assistance ScholarTrips Study or Volunteer Abroad Scholarship (Must be U.S. legal resident)

Benjamin Gilman Scholarship (Must be a U.S. citizen receiving a Pell Grant, and studying/interning internationally for at least 21 days)

CEA Study Abroad Scholarship (Must be participating in a CEA study abroad program)

Freeman Asia Scholarship (Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident receiving need-based financial aid and planning to study abroad in East or South East Asia)

FlipKey Study Abroad Scholarship

Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship (Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and studying abroad for at least 28 days)

Go Overseas Scholarship

StudySoup Study Abroad Scholarship

Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship (Must be a U.S.citizen, permanent resident, or student visa holder)