Study Abroad with the Global Studies Program
The Global Studies program at Bethel University offers both long and short term study abroad opportunities for all members of our learning community. Students, staff, faculty, alumni, family, and friends of Bethel are eligible to participate in the program.
**High school students can even earn college credit for their participation.**
Learn more about who we are and what we do:
Participants on our short-term Global Service-Learning and Citizenship programs are eligible to earn the President’s Volunteer Service Award!
Long-Term Study Abroad Program
Who Can Travel with Us?
Our programs are open to ALL BU students, faculty, staff, alumni, family, and friends. And, through our Dual Enrollment program, high school students can participate for college credit!
High school students interested in participating in Bethel University Global Studies opportunities should complete this form.
Ready to Enroll in a Global Studies Program?
Click the link below to find out more about how to enroll in and get college credit for one of our Global Studies programs!
Student Ambassador Program
The goal of the Global Studies Student Ambassador program is to offer students who have recently studied abroad through BU’s Global Studies program an opportunity to gain practical and professional experience in the field of international education by assisting with outreach, publicity, and advising for the various international opportunities that are available to BU students.
How it All Began
Bethel's Global Studies program traces its roots back 91 years when Ethel Brintle and Bernice Barnett, both members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, made the journey to Cali, Colombia, to start a school, now known as Colegio Americano.
During that time, religious persecution kept many children from receiving an education. Ethel Brintle and Bernice Barnett opened their school to all children of any religious affiliation so that all children could have access to a good education.
Supported by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Colegio Americano is considered a sister school to Bethel University, and Global Studies groups have been serving there since 2015. The bond between the two schools is strengthened with every passing year and inspires our work around the world.
We're Here to Help
Director of Global Studies
Stacie Freeman
Campbell Hall 208b
(731) 352-4265
freemans@bethelu.edu
