As an Individualized major or minor interested in Global International Studies, you can:

• Explore a variety of courses that can count towards your major or minor as core requirements, related courses, and electives.
• Consider regions of interest based on their legal and justice systems, political structures and historical and cultural  contexts.
• Develop proficiency in a foreign language.
• Conduct unique research according to your interests and host location.

How will #UConnChangeYourWorld

These programs are recommended based on your academic interests but students can explore additional approved program options via the Program Search.

Faculty Led:

Collective Action for Social & Migrant Justice in the Borderlands
Tucson, AZ & Mexican Border
On this program, students will spend 10 days engaging with organizations that mobilize civil society to address human rights concerns at the US/Mexico border. They will learn why and how people have initiated community work on both sides of the border, what interdependent policies have been pursued by these groups, and how migrants and refugees have been considered and assisted by government and nongovernmental organizations.

Exchange:

Al Akhawayn University
Ifrane, Morocco
The program offers a uniquely international common core program for all undergraduate students, providing the basis for a well-rounded global education. Rich academics in English encouraging choice and experimentation are available in all schools and programs of study. 

Korea University
Seoul, South Korea
KU is nationally recognized for its commitment to teaching and academic excellence. The university’s academic breadth is extensive with its 81 departments in 19 colleges & divisions, 18 graduate schools, and it has over 1,400 full-time faculty members. KU has particularly strong Humanities and Asian Studies Departments along with the recently established Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS). 

Lund University
Lund, Sweden
The University offers more than 700 courses across a wide range of subjects that are suitable for exchange students. Lund also has a variety of courses designed for exchange students in Scandinavian Studies, European Studies, and Global Issues.

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
The University welcomes scholars and academics from across the globe to study in a broad range of disciplines. The European Research Institute (ERI) is the center for the study of European Politics, Economics, History, Law, Culture and Society. 

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, Australia
The University of Wollongong is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in Australia. It is a comprehensive public university with 14,000 students located in the beautiful coastal city of Wollongong. The University is internationally recognized for Multimedia Studies, Asia-Pacific Studies, Health Sciences, International Business, amongst other academic subjects.

Affiliated:

SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy (Summer) 
Geneva, Switzerland
In this short-term summer program, students will build the skills and knowledge required for multilateral diplomacy at the center of the action: Geneva. Students will learn from top academics and experts at research institutes, United Nations agencies and other nongovernmental organizations.

Finances are an integral part of the program selection and planning process. Research scholarships early to meet application deadlines and request feedback on essays from advisors and the Writing Center.

Featured Scholarships:

McMahon Family Endowment for Global Education

Elizabeth C. Hanson Scholarship

To learn more and discover other financial opportunities to fund your Experiential Global Learning opportunity, visit our scholarships page.