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 located in the Undergraduate Advising Center, 37 Mellen Street, first 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 University in Paris
• 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, and Tuscania, Italy)
• Orebro University Exchange Program (Sweden)
• Parsons Paris School of Art and Design
• School for International Training (SIT)
• University for the Arts, Bremen English Information [pdf]
• Washington Semester at American University (Washington DC)
• William de Kooning Academy at Hogeschool, Rotterdam (Holland)