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Global Education

At Quinnipiac University, we feel a sense of obligation to work toward a more interconnected world. We do this by increasing intentional global engagement opportunities for students, faculty and staff to learn both inside and outside the classroom. We envision a diverse university community that develops responsible and engaged citizens by cultivating the cultural awareness, sensitivity, skills and knowledge necessary to participate respectfully in the global community.

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Study Abroad and International Learning

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Farah Alfaraj (left), learns how to make cotton thread at a women’s textile cooperative in San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala.

Imagine where your journey might take you

Part of our mission is to develop responsible, empathetic citizens who are invested in global issues and cultures as well as opportunities in the international community. To that end, we provide meaningful learning experiences for students, faculty, staff and alumni.

We celebrate the fact that the world is comprised of people with many different identities, cultures, belief systems and levels of ability. Across the globe, Quinnipiac is working closely with partnering institutions to encourage all students to participate in education abroad programs.

From spending a semester abroad to short-term, faculty-led programs and international internships, global learning opportunities develop cultural humility and foster the exchange of knowledge and ideas. These engagements also enable students to integrate knowledge and theory with practical application on the world stage. The Office of Global Engagement offers guidance and support for students before, during and after their education experiences.

Opportunities to Learn Abroad

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With programs offered in 32 countries, your options for learning abroad are varied, and include traditional semester-long programs, short-term programs, global internships, faculty-led courses and global service learning programs.

Many of these opportunities are structured as interprofessional education with students and faculty from various schools and disciplines. Information sessions are typically offered at the beginning of each semester.

The Office of Global Engagement supports students throughout their global education experiences by offering the following services:

  • Pre-departure workshops
  • Reentry workshops
  • Advising and mentorship
  • Opportunities for students to take leadership roles

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Where Will You Go?

Quinnipiac has offered numerous learning opportunities in these places and many more around the globe. The only question is, where will you go?

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In Their Words

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Samantha Niblock ’22

“Studying abroad in Cork, Ireland, was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I will forever cherish the memories I made, the culture I embraced, the strangers who became friends, and the place that became my home.”

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Emma Raboin ’20

“When I went to Barbados as part of a health science course, I quickly realized that I needed to consider different perspectives from the community members, and that there should be a continual conversation that is equal and reciprocal. Once this relationship is established and trust is built, that reciprocity is natural and fluid.“

Risk Management

The Office of Global Engagement carefully monitors the State Department travel warnings and recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control. We communicate regularly with our overseas partners about safety and security concerns. All students traveling abroad through QU’s sponsored global education programs will be required to be insured in QU’s comprehensive overseas insurance coverage.

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