Out of the classroom, into the world
I want to highlight why experiential or service learning — in international settings as well as on our campuses — is essential, and why it may be effective.
International Studies Minor
About
Maybe you’ve been everywhere from Trinidad to Budapest, or maybe you’ve never left your home state. No matter your previous traveling experience, if you’re curious about other cultures, you’ll find a home in our international studies program.
As an international studies minor, you will have the option to study in a variety of locations around the globe. Goshen College offers a unique three-month immersion program called Study-Service Term (SST), which will take you to far-away places to study a foreign language, live with a host family and complete a service assignment, like teaching English or working in a medical clinic.
During May term or summer, you will also have unique options for studying abroad in such 3-week classes as Arts in London, Business in Spain or China, Economics in Ecuador, Communications in Kenya, Nursing in Nepal, and more.
Even on-campus classes can lead you to new and unfamiliar territory. You’ll explore other belief systems and cultural differences with courses on Latinos in the Midwest, African history, Asian thought, and race, class and ethnic relations.
Your experiences at GC will not only improve your resume (our grads have been hired and accepted into graduate school specifically because of their unique Study-Service Term experience), they will also enrich your life and teach you what it really means to be a global citizen.
News & Events
Search conference addresses strengths and weaknesses of SST
On Sept. 14-16, 2018, Goshen College faculty, staff and students met at Camp Amigo to explore ways to strengthen Goshen College’s international education core, including SST, to make it more effective, engaging and possible for our students in the current global context.
Jenna Nofziger ’14 shares about medical experience in Shirati, Tanzania – Mennonite Health Journal
"Four weeks is a short time to establish relationships, gain trust, learn routines, and develop a rhythm, made even more difficult with a language barrier. My goal became, simply, to experience. I was not there to help, to make a difference, or to implement change–although, I hope I did some of that. I was there to learn how professionals in an understaffed and under-resourced hospital were doing what they could for the people of the region."
Stats
#4
Best Study Abroad Program in the U.S.
– BestCollegeReviews.com
80%
of Goshen College students study abroad
71%
of Goshen College students study abroad
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Study-Service Term locations: Cambodia, China, Peru, Senegal, Tanzania
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Students & Alumni
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Major
Kara Hostetter '16
Kara Hostetter, a 2016 molecular biology and biochemistry graduate, had attended three schools in Africa before coming to Goshen. Here, she found similarities in the small class sizes and close relationships.
Kara's story
Associate Professor of Spanish
Dean Rhodes
Associate Professor of Spanish Dean Rhodes enjoys leading students on a May term class to Spain and Morocco and seeing their world open up to them.
Dean's story
Bible and Religion
Philip Thomas ’87
With more than 25 years of experience in conflict prevention, transformation and peacebuilding, Philip Thomas ’87 has dedicated his life to helping facilitate peace and reconciliation.
Philip's story
English Writing Major
Armarlie Grier '16
Armarlie Grier, a 2016 graduate of English writing from Rockford, Illinois, calls herself a xenophile—a person who is attracted to foreign cultures. That’s why she has minors in international studies, philosophy and TESOL.
Armarlie's story
Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies Major
Sam Carlson '16
Sam Carlson was a peace, justice and conflict studies major with a minor in women’s and gender studies who takes his PJCS studies seriously. In the summer of 2014, he served at a conflict resolution center in Palestine.
Sam's story
Adjunct Professor of Spanish
Nayo Ulloa
Nayo Ulloa is passionate about teaching Latino arts and performing music. He specializes in the music of the Andes, especially Peru, where he is from.
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Faculty & Staff
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