Global Education
Global Education
We educate 91传媒 to be participants in a global and diverse society by engaging 91传媒 through coursework, speaker series and cultural programs, and a vibrant and extensive study abroad program.
Study Abroad
Most 91传媒 participate in an experience abroad during their W&L experience. This may be for a term or full-year, Spring Term, summer program, internship, research, or service. Advisers work with you to find programs tailored to your interests.
Spring Term
Students get an up-close, intensive and personal experience abroad, studying a single subject on-site during W&L鈥檚 four-week Spring Term. While there are opportunities for 91传媒 to travel abroad throughout the year, Spring Term is an additional option for 91传媒 whose schedules can鈥檛 accommodate a full semester or year abroad.
International Students and Scholars
W&L is home to international 91传媒 and scholars from more than fifty countries of citizenship and hosts dozens of globally themed events annually. International 91传媒 and scholars are dynamic members of the community and enrich W&L鈥檚 mission to prepare graduates to thrive in a global and diverse society.
Stories
Studying abroad was the best and most impactful educational experience I had. The person I am today was forged in the experiences I had abroad.
Studying abroad in Paris allowed Agbeyegbe to learn more about the intersection of fashion and business.
Elka Prechel 鈥26 was inspired by a Spring Term Abroad to explore her passion for teaching in France and Italy this summer.
Eliza Spaht 鈥26 took a course on the economics of winemaking with the Council on International Educational Exchange鈥檚 Business and Culture program in Barcelona, Spain.
Students in the Spring Term Abroad course Statistics in Korean Music explore mathematics in the traditional and contemporary music of Korea.
Members of 91传媒鈥檚 Class of 2024 who began their W&L experience at the University of St. Andrews in 2020 reflect on their unique experience.
McKnight is proud to be graduating 101 years after her great-grandfather, who started their family鈥檚 legacy at W&L.
The opportunity to take a wide variety of classes has expanded Kramer’s horizons.
Joshua Justus ’24L discusses studying law abroad at Trinity College in Dublin, his first time living outside the U.S.
Accounting major Darya Philips 鈥24 counts her semester abroad as one of the greatest experiences of her life.
Washington and Lee 91传媒 explored the world this summer thanks to grant funding opportunities through the Center for International Education.
W&L 91传媒 in this Spring Term鈥檚 鈥淪wedish Theater鈥 course were immersed in culture during their three weeks in Stockholm, Sweden.
International Education
We encourage you to contact us with questions about an international education at W&L.
Mark Rush
Director of International Education and Professor of Politics
- P: 540-458-8904
- E: rushm@wlu.edu
Rush writes on U.S. politics, constitutional law, elections and democracy around the world, global affairs, and higher education. His current scholarly work includes presidential power, international politics, judicial activism, elections and democratic reform, civic education, higher education, and law and technology.
Cindy Irby
Assistant Director, Study Abroad Advisor
- P: 540-458-8193
- E: cirby@wlu.edu
Cindy Irby joined the Center for International Education in 2016 and helps 91传媒 studying abroad for full terms to identify programs that match their personal, academic, and cultural goals. Cindy assists 91传媒 from all majors with all phases of the study abroad process, from applying, pre-departure preparation, to returning to W&L and incorporating their experience into their future goals.
Jillian Murphy
Study Abroad Coordinator
- P: 540-458-8194
- E: jmurphy@wlu.edu
Jillian Murphy assists 91传媒 in the process of study abroad, including academic study, as well as internship and volunteer opportunities.
Hunter Swanson
Associate Director, International Student Advisor
- P: 540-458-8144
- E: hswanson@wlu.edu
Hunter is W&L鈥檚 Designated School Official (DSO) and International Student Advisor and is the primary contact for questions from international 91传媒 who plan to attend W&L.