Integrative Studies Abroad (Formerly Liberal Studies)
Expand your learning in Integrative Studies by embarking on your own real-life experience abroad. Studying abroad provides you with unique opportunities to build intercultural communication and problem-solving skills essential to success in the hospitality industry. Step out into the world and earn academic credit by studying abroad.
This page is being updated to reflect accurate program suggestions.
If you would like program suggestions, please make an appointment with a study abroad adviser or drop in for walk-in advising.
Come back to this page at a later date to see updated content.
Search courses in your major in the Course Approval Database to see other Pre-Approved Courses. If a course is not Pre-Approved, you can get it approved by following the Course Approval Process.
Semester and Academic Year Programs
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Country |
Program, Host Institution, or University Name |
Program Type |
Courses |
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Chile |
Exchange |
Available Courses |
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Argentina |
Provider |
Available Courses |
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Cyprus |
Provider |
Available Courses |
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Romania |
Exchange |
Available Courses |
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United Kingdom |
Exchange |
Available Courses |
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Japan |
Exchange |
Available Courses |
Summer Programs
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Location |
Program |
Program Type |
Courses |
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Greece |
Provider |
Available Courses |
Academic Advice
- The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
- Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad
- Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement
- Students may NOT take INT 100, 301, and 495 abroad.
- Students should be working with their faculty mentor to plan and make appropriate course selections for study abroad.
To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page.
Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.
Explore Other Program Options
There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:
Search courses in your major in the Course Approval Database to see other Pre-Approved Courses. If a course is not Pre-Approved, you can get it approved by following the Course Approval Process.
Scholarship Opportunities
Brooks College Scholarship for Study Abroad
GVSU Peace and Justice Activist Scholarship
Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page
“I look at it as enriching my writing, communication skills, and my cultural experiences, which I will bring back and share with my kids and instill a love for travel in them”.
-Katy Bertodatto, Integrative Studies Major
