Beyond the credits and courses taken on these programs, lifetime benefits can be found in personal growth and development, a heightened sense of empathy, lifelong friendships, and professional preparation. Specifically, we aim to instill the below:

• Demonstrated command of intercultural skills.
• Demonstrated curiosity about and awareness of cultural practices of the destination location(s).
• Integrated cultural insights into art and design practices and/or critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated skills in self-sufficiency and self-care.
• Familiarity with the realities – affordances and constraints – of global travel.