Study Abroad at PC
Studying abroad is a transformative experience that opens the door to personal growth and global understanding. You’ll forge lifelong connections and gain powerful insights that prepare you to thrive in our interconnected world.
Spring Break Trips
Experience the world without missing a semester. Our Spring Break study abroad trips offer intensive cultural immersion and academic exploration in just one unforgettable week. These faculty-led programs combine classroom learning with hands-on discovery, allowing you to earn credits while exploring historic cities, engaging with local communities, and gaining fresh perspectives on global issues. It’s the perfect way to satisfy your wanderlust and academic curiosity without disrupting your graduation timeline.
Violence in the South
Violence in the South:
Birmingham, AL | Oxford, MS | Little Rock, AR | Jackson, MS | Montgomery, AL
The emergence of the South throughout the 20th Century has been marked by sporadic incidents of rage and violence. Understanding the sources of this unrest, and the consequences of these events is essential to understanding the South that would ultimately evolve. This course, and the accompanying Spring Break trip, centers on two infamous acts of violence: The assassinations of President John F. Kennedy (Dallas, Texas) and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, jr. (Memphis, Tennessee). In order to demonstrate the fact that these horrific events did not occur in a vacuum, along with visits to Memphis and Dallas, the course and the corresponding Spring Break trip will also travel to Birmingham, Alabama (16th Street Baptist Church), Oxford, Mississippi (Ole Miss Riots), Little Rock, Arkansas (Central High Little Rock 9), Jackson, Mississippi (Assassination of Medgar Evers), and Montgomery, Alabama (National Museum for Peace and Justice).
Maymester
Maymester trips take learning beyond traditional classrooms. These faculty-led trips combine focused academic study with unforgettable cultural experiences. Whether snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands or tracing Irish history through Dublin’s streets, each program offers a unique way to earn credits while discovering new perspectives.
Lyon, France
Lyon, France
The Summer Program in Lyon, France is a 4-week study abroad experience that gives students a chance to take cross-cultural courses in business as well as learn basic conversational French. Courses meet Tuesday-Thursday, and cultural excursions in the region are scheduled on Friday. The program cost (approx. 1575.00 US) provides a furnished studio apartment, 6 transfer credits from our partner school IDRAC, cultural activity fees, and travel insurance. It’s an awesome and affordable program! Open to all students at PC. Contact, Dr. Patrick Kiley, or OIP for more information.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
The PC Business Department’s Summer Program will take you to Edinburgh, Scotland for fourteen days. You will stay on the campus of Queen Margaret University and within 10 minutes of downtown Edinburgh. All students will stay in fully furnished apartments with kitchen facilities and will have access to all university facilities [library, eating establishments, laundry, sports facilities, etc.]. All students will also receive six academic credit hours.
This travel course will introduce students to the vibrant and culturally influential capital city, Edinburgh. Frequent excursions are planned in the city to include the Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile, The Stone of Destiny, and much, much more. In addition, day trips are planned to St. Andrews and there are also opportunities to visit Stirling, Glasgow, and other historic and beautiful sites.
This program is open to all PC students. If interested, please contact Scott Barker or Dr. Kurt Gleichauf for additional information.
Belgium, France, Netherlands
WWI and WWII:
Belgium, France, Netherlands
Join Drs. Mike Nelson and Stefan Wiecki on our 2026 Study Away to France, Belgium, and the Netherlands! The two courses associated with the program are an elective history course that studies soldier experiences on the Western Front during WWI and a class on anti-Nazi resistance movements during WWII in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The trip takes place from May 10 to May 23, 2026. Please reach out to mnelson@presby.edu or swwiecki@presby.edu with any questions.
Washington, D.C. and Virginia
Service Entrepreneurship in the Field:
Washington, D.C. | Wilmington, Richmond, and Charlottesville, VA
Our Study Away trip takes students on a journey through Wilmington, Richmond, Washington, DC, and Charlottesville to explore the world of social entrepreneurship out in the world. You’ll visit inspiring individuals and organizations doing work in various industries (i.e., food industry), meet with elected officials and/or national agencies like the U.S. Department of Commerce or SBA, and enjoy cultural experiences at museums and historic sites. Going on this trip will earn you 3 credit hours of SENT or BADM electives. With hotel accommodations, travel, and most meals included, this trip offers the perfect mix of professional connections, academic credit, and free time to explore vibrant cities with your peers!
Korea
Hannam Summer Program:
Korea
The goal of the program is to guide each participant into a total experience of the rich and dynamic Korean culture in historical and contemporary contexts. An additional goal is to promote awareness of Korea’s unique place among East Asian cultures. The program is also designed to accommodate students of all levels of proficiency in the Korean language from beginner to advanced. A wide array of lectures, hands-on learning, and field trips will also allow students to explore and learn directly about Korea on a first-hand basis.
Japan
KGU Japan Summer Program:
Japan
Come join our five-week summer program based in Nishinomiya, Japan, just outside of Osaka. This region, known as Kansai, is Japan’s second largest urban region following the Tokyo metropolitan area. Kansai is home to a number of ancient capitals, and rich in historic architecture and cultural assets designated as national treasures, making the region ideal for learning about Japanese culture. This summer program is a partnership between Presbyterian College and Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU) to allow students deeper cross-cultural comparisons between East Asia and Western society.
Short Term / Spring Break Financial Aid Information
Studying abroad is one of the most transformative experiences you can have during your college years, but we understand that financing your international education can feel overwhelming. At Presbyterian College, we’re committed to helping you through comprehensive funding opportunities and personalized support.
Semester Study Abroad Programs
Through immersive international experience, you’ll develop the cross-cultural competencies, intellectual adaptability, and self-confidence that employers consistently rank as top skills. Beyond career advantages, you’ll gain a rich global perspective and lifelong international connections that distinguish you professionally while enriching your personal life in ways impossible to achieve in a traditional campus setting.