Global Experiences
College of Science students are making their mark across the globe—studying at universities and working abroad, leading service projects, and conducting research on a global scale. By immersing themselves in the language and culture of their host countries, they gain a deeper, more meaningful perspective of the world. With new opportunities each year—and scholarship programs available—the world truly is their classroom. Explore some of the exciting global programs our students have experienced.
Dialogue of Civilizations
Offered through the Global Experience Office, Dialogue of Civilizations (DOC) are faculty-led educational experiences offered during the shorter summer academic semesters. Between 15 and 35 students spend approximately 30 days in one of 20 different countries, earning credit while experiencing different national, cultural, political, and social environments. Science-focused DOCs include:
- Personality and Abnormal Psych: The Intersection of Science and Culture (UK)
- The Mathematical Heritage of Hungary
- Food, Forests, and Fisheries: Rewilding, Recultivating, and Reimagining Europe (Romania)
- Field Study of Volcanic and Glacial Processes (Iceland)
- Coastal Sustainability Challenges in Southeast Asia and New England
Study Abroad
Study Abroad programs are offered during the Fall, Spring, or Summer semester at one of Northeastern’s partner institutions. Students can take classes at a foreign university, typically taught by local faculty members that are specific to their major or area of interest. Study Abroad programs have a direct immersion aspect, which can assist in broadening students’ academic experience and deepening their cultural awareness. Our partnership institutions are located all over the world including:
- Lorenzo de Medici in Florence, Italy
- Queens University in Belfast, Ireland
- The University of Hong Kong
- Bond University on the Gold Coast of Australia
University of Dundee, Scotland Study and Research Abroad Program
Northeastern’s newest program in the Life Sciences at the No. 1 rated Life Sciences university in the UK has an opportunity for biology, cell and molecular biology, behavioral neuroscience, and biochemistry students to study abroad. This program also provides the opportunity to engage in hands-on research at one of the world’s emerging centers for biomedical research.
Global Co-op
The Global Cooperative Education Program provides opportunities for Northeastern students to co-op on all seven continents with foreign and multinational employers, US employers doing business abroad, and other international organizations. At Global Co-ops, students work on the front line in diverse cultures addressing the challenges of today’s global society. These types of opportunities are designed to enhance a student’s career portfolio and prepare them to effectively lead and conduct business across communities around the globe.
Global Experience Stories
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Student Profile: Cameron Clark, Linguistics Major
Cameron Clark is a Linguistics Major graduating next Spring in the class of 2022. Why did you choose to study Linguistics at Northeastern? “When I was in middle school and high school, I took Latin classes and my teachers were amazing. My first Latin teacher was very fun and would come to class prepared to […] -
Clara Winguth’s Environmental Science Experience
Clara Winguth, a third-year environmental science major, shares her educational experience from her time in the College of Science. She will be taking over our Instagram on Tuesday, March 22.
There’s more to explore.
Northeastern’s Global Experience Office has programs and opportunities to fit your interests and goals.