Education Abroad

Loras College is globally connected to provide students unique learning experiences around the world.  Whether students are looking to enhance their foreign language skills or simply to immerse themselves in a different culture, the Center for Experiential Learning helps students identify international programs that best match their learning goals. International study broadens perspectives, enhances self-confidence and strengthens adaptability. Studying abroad also makes graduates more attractive to potential employers and graduate schools. Study abroad experiences are life changing.

All Loras students, no matter what their major, have the opportunity to live and study in another country. Loras College sponsors study abroad semesters in Ireland, South Africa and Spain. For Loras sponsored programs, students receive 100% of their institutional, state and federal financial aid.  Beginning in 2008, short-term study travel options will be offered in January term to further encourage students to explore other cultures. 

• Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design, and Technology
• Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
• University of Pretoria
• January term course offerings
  

Affiliate Programs
The College is affiliated with three other institutions which expand the options for international study to all corners of the globe.  For most affiliate programs students receive 50% of their institutional aid and 100% of their state and federal aid. Visit their websites for more information:  

• Central College
• School for International Training
• University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Loras students talk about their Study Abroad experiences:
“ While studying abroad I not only learned about the countries I visited but I also came to new realizations about the world's view on the United States. Being in Ireland not only gave me some great memories but I left there knowing that the last four months would forever influence my future.” --Mariah Powers, Ireland ‘05

“The life long learning experiences that come about while being abroad will never be fully understood unless you take the opportunity to go out of your comfort zone and experience life in another country. If I had to sum up how my experience in Spain changed me, it would be that I am more self-confident, more globally aware, and I am now yearning to learn about and connect with people from all over the world.” --Jessica Welp, Spain ‘05

be global. be loras.