BW is an academic community committed to the liberal arts and sciences as the foundation for lifelong learning. Located in Berea, Ohio, BW provides a rigorous academic program characterized by excellence in teaching and learning within a challenging, supportive environment that enhances intellectual and spiritual growth. BW assists students in becoming contributing, compassionate citizens of an increasingly global society and encourages their pursuit of personal and professional excellence.
(see more)BW is an academic community committed to the liberal arts and sciences as the foundation for lifelong learning. Located in Berea, Ohio, BW provides a rigorous academic program characterized by excellence in teaching and learning within a challenging, supportive environment that enhances intellectual and spiritual growth. BW assists students in becoming contributing, compassionate citizens of an increasingly global society and encourages their pursuit of personal and professional excellence.
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.
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Sep 6
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.
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Sep 6
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.
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Aug 28
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.
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Aug 28
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.
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Aug 28
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.
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Aug 28
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.
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Jun 17
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.
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Mar 28
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.
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Aug 28
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.
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2018 Jul 16
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.
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2018 Jun 21
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.
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2018 Jun 21
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.
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2018 Jun 21
Eighteen BW students participated in the "Discover the Dominican Republic" study abroad program, a transformative two-week experience focusing on food and nutrition in the Dominican Republic, during the spring 2018 semester. The program provides insight into not only food and nutrition in the Dominican Republic, but also Dominican-Haitian relations, history and culture through guest lectures and living with Dominican host families.
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2018 Jun 21
Nineteen BW students participated in the "Discovering China" study abroad program, a transformative three-week experience in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing, during the spring 2018 semester. The program provides students with the chance to experience the history and culture of China while also giving them insight into modern international business.
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2018 Jun 21
Eighteen BW speech-language pathology graduate students participated in a new, distinctive service-learning program in Zambia, Africa, a transformative 15-day clinical practicum providing speech and language services at a variety of sites around the country.
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2017 Dec 5
Nineteen BW students participated in the "Ghana Beat: The Drums of Tradition and Change" study abroad program, a transformative three-week learning experience in Ghana, West Africa, during the spring 2017 semester. The program provides opportunities for students to learn about the nation's political and legal systems as well as music, dance and traditional practices.
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2017 Nov 15
Twenty-seven BW students participated in the "Global Sport Industry" study abroad program, a transformative two-week experience in Ireland, the Netherlands and Germany, during the spring 2017 semester. The program provides an opportunity for students to get hands-on experience with leaders in the expanding global sport industry.
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2017 Nov 10
Twenty-two BW students participated in the "Discovering Brazil: Country in Transition" study abroad program, a transformative three-week experience in Rio, Sao Paulo, Curitiba, Honey Island and Iguazu Falls, during the spring 2017 semester. The program provides an in-depth understanding of Brazil's economic and political development through study and preparation in the classroom before traveling to Brazil for hands-on experiences.
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2017 Nov 10
Thirty-seven students spent the spring 2017 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, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Morocco, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Washington, D.C.
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2017 Aug 17
Twenty BW students participated in the "Theatre Seminar in London: The Art and Business of Theatre" program, a transformative nine-day experience in London and Stratford-upon-Avon, England, during the spring 2017 semester. The program exposes students to British theatre in an immersive and international way.
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2017 Nov 10
Eighteen students spent the fall 2016 semester away from BW learning in another country. With help from the BW Study Abroad Center's Independent Study program, students created individualized immersion experiences in Austria, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Russia, Scotland, South Korea, Sweden and Switzerland.
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2017 Mar 15
Twenty-two BW students participated in the "Discovering India" program, a transformative experience in Bangalore, New Delhi and Agra, during the fall 2016 semester. The program provides an in-depth understanding of India's culture, social institutions and business environment through a semester of study and preparation in the classroom before traveling to India for hands-on experiences.
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2017 Mar 14
Twelve students spent 10 weeks during the Fall 2014 semester studying abroad in Ecuador with Dr. Michael Melampy, Professor of Biology. They lived with Ecuadorian host families, traveled through the Galapagos Islands, the Pacific Coast, the Highlands, and the Lowlands. Students were enrolled in biology, Spanish and political science classes and earned a total of 18 credit hours.
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2015 Mar 5