Study ABROAD AT LESLEY UNIVERSITY

What is Study Abroad?

Study abroad refers to credit-bearing educational programs that take place outside of the United States. Students usually study abroad for one semester or a full academic year, but also may participate in shorter term courses during the January term, March break, or over the summer. Most students study abroad during their junior year.

The Study Abroad Office is at 29 Mellen Street, third floor. To ensure that someone is available to meet with you, please send an e-mail to lcexchange@lesley.edu to schedule a time to meet. This e-mail account is checked daily. You may also call (617) 868-9600 x2306.

Why Study Abroad?

An enriching experience that fosters personal and intellectual growth, study abroad builds a sophisticated worldview and increases career potential. You will gain travel experience that goes beyond tourism and develop insights that will stay with you for your entire life.

Study abroad will help you acquire:

• first-hand knowledge of other cultures, people and language
• an enhanced perspective on your own culture
• increased confidence and analytical skills
• international knowledge
• better intercultural communication skills

Where should I go?

• Academic Programs International (API) (locations in Europe and Latin America)
• American Institute for Foreign Study (programs in numerous European countries, India, New Zealand, and South Africa)
• American University in Paris
• AustraLearn (in addition to Australia, offers programs in New Zealand, Fiji, Asia and Europe)
• School of Visual Communication, Paris
• International Partnership for Service Learning (Europe, Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and US locations)
• Lorenzo de Medici Institute (Florence, Rome, Venice and Tuscania, Italy)
• Orebro University Exchange Program (Sweden)
• Parsons Paris School of Art and Design
• School for International Training (SIT) (programs in 40+ countries)
• University for the Arts, Bremen English Information [pdf]
• Washington Semester at American University (Washington DC)
• William de Kooning Academy at Hogeschool, Rotterdam (Holland)

How do I get started?

• read this site in full, our Step-by-Step Checklist and Choosing a Program (see Forms page)
• schedule a meeting with the Study Abroad Office at least a semester before you plan to go abroad