Baldwin Wallace University

Twenty-four students participated in BW's faculty-led study abroad seminar in Ireland during the spring semester. Led by Drs. Denise Kohn, Debra Janas and Lori Long, the seminar combined travel writing, community engagement and diversity education.

Twenty-one students participated in BW's faculty-led study abroad program to Zambia. Professor Chisomo Selemani and Drs. Colleen Visconti and Eric Bonilla led the unique experience for first-year speech-language pathology graduate students.

Twenty-three students participated in BW's faculty-led study abroad program to Japan. Drs. Ellen Posman and Stephanie Rothman focused on how social perception impacts intercultural interactions, worldviews and understanding of religion.

In partnership with Mission Guatemala, Dr. Rachelle Hippler and professor Ken Atchinson led eight students on a computing collaboration with the nonprofit organization that has spanned 11 years and multiple projects.

Thirty students participated in BW's faculty-led study abroad program in the renowned historical site of athletic grit and glory - Greece - during the summer semester. Led by BW associate professor Dr. Andi Lyons and coaches Jamie Gibbs and Kate Latkovic, student-athletes from the men's wrestling and women's volleyball teams traveled to Greece to train, compete and explore the birthplace of the Olympics while diving into global sports management.

Twenty-four students took their learning off campus during the 2024-2025 academic year. With help from the BW Center for Global Exploration's Independent Study program, students created individualized immersion experiences across the globe.

Thirty-two students took their learning off campus during the 2023-2024 academic year. With help from the BW Center for Global Exploration's Independent Study program, students created individualized immersion experiences across the globe.

Thirty-two BW students had the unique opportunity to participate in a faculty-led study abroad program in Ireland and Northern Ireland led by coaches Cheri Harrer and Tom Neil.

Three BW students had the unique opportunity to participate in a faculty-led study abroad program in Guatemala. Dr. Laura Hopkins took the students to Panajachel to collect data on childhood nutrition.

Nineteen BW students had the unique opportunity to participate in a faculty-led study abroad program in London, guided by professors Tesia Benson and Jeff Herrmann of the Theatre and Dance Department. Students experienced an immersion in British Theatre, along with historical and cultural activities and sights.

Twenty BW students had the unique opportunity to participate in a faculty-led study abroad program in Iceland, guided by Drs. Carrie Davis Todd of biology and geology and Jill Stephens Fleisher of sociology.

Eleven BW students participated in a faculty-led study abroad program in Guatemala. Drs. Javier Morales Ortiz of political Science and Kelly Coble of philosophy took students to Guatemala to learn about cultural and ethical perspectives while exploring pathways to positive social changes.

Fourteen BW students participated in a faculty-led study abroad program in Ghana. Drs. Thomas Sutton of political science, Nicholas Mays of history and Christian Nsiah of business took students to Ghana to learn about the history and effects of forced migration and the impact of colonialism on the society.

Twenty-five BW students participated in the faculty-led study abroad program in Germany, exploring the theory and the praxis of intercultural communication by immersing themselves in the language and culture of Germany. Students spent time in Berlin and Munich, where they visited German sites of world, historical and cultural significance while learning how to stay healthy and practice wellness abroad.

Twenty-four students took their learning off campus during the 2021-2022 academic year. With help from the BW Study Abroad Center's Independent Study program, students created individualized immersion experiences in Austria, Denmark, England, France, Ireland, Scotland, Spain and Switzerland.

Twenty-three BW students participated in the faculty-led study abroad program in Iceland, exploring the country through an examination of its people and natural history. Special attention was given to Iceland's unique geological setting and commitment to sustainability. Students gained first-hand knowledge of these topics through day trips to various sites of geologic, environmental and cultural significance, including Gullfoss Waterfall.

Twenty-one BW students participated in the faculty-led study abroad program in Germany, exploring the theory and the praxis of intercultural communication by immersing themselves in the language and culture of Germany. Students spent time in Berlin and Munich, where they visited Germany's sites of world, historical and cultural significance, including the Brandenburg Gate and Neuschwanstein Castle. While in Berlin, students also studied German at the German Language School.

Twenty-nine BW women's soccer players participated in a study abroad program in Costa Rica, a transformative weeklong experience during the spring 2019 semester. The program gave them the opportunity to play soccer, provide a children's soccer clinic and participate in a variety of cultural activities.

Nineteen BW speech-language pathology graduate students participated in a service-learning program in Zambia, Africa, a transformative two-week clinical practicum providing speech and language services at a variety of sites around the country.

Nineteen BW students participated in the faculty-led study abroad program in Ghana, a transformative three-week experience in Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast, during the spring 2019 semester. The program provides the opportunity to learn about business, politics and culture in Ghana.

Thirty-two BW men's soccer players participated in a study abroad program in Costa Rica, a transformative weeklong experience during the spring 2019 semester. The program gave them the opportunity to play soccer, provide a children's soccer clinic and participate in a variety of cultural activities.

Twenty-three BW students participated in the faculty-led study abroad program in Brazil, a transformative 18-day experience in Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, Honey Island and Iguazu Falls, during the spring 2019 semester. The program provides the opportunity to experience Brazilian culture, visit sports venues and world heritage sites, and learn about Brazil's economy.

Twenty-four BW students participated in the faculty-led study abroad program in Japan, a transformative two-week experience in Tokyo, Osaka, Nara and Kyoto, during the spring 2019 semester. The program provides the opportunity to learn about Japanese culture and how social perception impacts intercultural interactions.

Twenty BW students participated in the faculty-led study abroad program in Zambia, a transformative two-week experience during the spring 2019 semester. The program provides the opportunity for students to produce a documentary about how theatre can enact social change.

Twenty-six students spent the spring 2019 semester away from BW learning off campus. With help from the BW Study Abroad Center's Independent Study program, students created individualized immersion experiences in Australia, Austria, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Scotland and Sweden.

Thirty-one students spent the fall 2018 semester away from BW learning off campus. With help from the BW Study Abroad Center's Independent Study program, students created individualized immersion experiences in Australia, England, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Washington, D.C. and on the high seas.

Twenty-seven students spent the spring 2018 semester away from BW learning off campus. With help from the BW Study Abroad Center's Independent Study program, students created individualized immersion experiences in Denmark, England, France, Ireland, Japan, Morocco, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

Twenty-one BW speech-language pathology graduate students participated in a service-learning program in Zambia, Africa, a transformative two-week clinical practicum providing speech and language services at a variety of sites around the country.

Twenty-seven BW students participated in the "Coaching or Teaching in Ireland" study abroad program, a transformative three-week experience in collaboration with University College Cork, during the spring 2018 semester. The program provides students the opportunity to experience firsthand the way physical education and coaching can positively impact students academically or athletically while also touring some of Ireland's iconic sites.

Twenty-three BW students participated in the "Seminar in Germany" study abroad program, a transformative three-week experience in Munich, Berlin and Dresden, during the spring 2018 semester. The program provides the opportunity for students to explore intercultural communication, both in theory and practice, by experiencing the language and culture of Germany firsthand.