Experiences

Experiential learning is a hallmark of the Mary Baldwin experience. International study and cross-cultural competence is a vital component of a transformative education that develops graduates prepared for active participation in cross-cultural issues.

Ways to study abroad at MBU:

  1. May Term and Summer Abroad courses
    • These courses are led by MBU faculty and staff members, and change annually.
  2. International Exchange Partnerships
    • Study abroad for a semester or year in Japan, South Korea, India, Taiwan or Northern Ireland.
  3. Third Party programs
    • These providers offer study abroad options in virtually any country. Recently a MBU student has gone to Singapore through CIEE.
May Term Abroad 2025: BIOL 25x Tropical Field Biology

May Term Abroad 2025: BIOL 25x Tropical Field Biology Professor David McLeod

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
Apr 23, 2025
Study Abroad
The course emphasizes cross-cultural interactions and students will have the opportunity to work with local students, faculty, and conservation workers. …
May Term Abroad 2025: BUAD 277 Sustainability and International Business

May Term Abroad 2025: BUAD 277 Sustainability and International Business Professor Calvin Chung

Seoul, South Korea
Apr 21, 2025
Study Abroad
The Sustainability and International Business course will strive to increase students’ knowledge of sustainability and international business in a developed …
May Term Abroad 2025: ED (CJ) 277 Mediterranean Way Cyprus

May Term Abroad 2025: ED (CJ) 277 Mediterranean Way Cyprus Professor Carla VanDevander

Cyprus
Apr 22, 2025
Study Abroad
This course provides an overview of various forces that shape contemporary education and criminal justice in the US and int’l …

Summer Abroad: Autism on the Seas Autism on the Seas

International
Study Abroad

In partnership with our host agency, Autism on the Seas, MBU students spend a week at sea on a cruise …

Summer Abroad: VA Program at Oxford

Summer Abroad: VA Program at Oxford Mary Baldwin University

Oxford, United Kingdom
Jun 24, 2024
Study Abroad
The Virginia Program at Oxford is a six-week session held at St. Anne’s College of the University of Oxford. Six …
Irish American Scholars Exchange Program

Irish American Scholars Exchange Program Irish American Scholars Program

Belfast, United Kingdom
Sep 6, 2025
Study Abroad

High performing students are invited to participate in the Irish American Scholars Program. This program allows MBU undergraduate students to …

Exchange Program at Lady Doak College

Exchange Program at Lady Doak College Lady Doak College

Madurai, India
Jun 14, 2025
Study Abroad

Lady Doak College is a women’s college located in Madurai, India. Due to differences in the academic calendar, students are …

Exchange Program at National Chengchi University (NCCU)

Exchange Program at National Chengchi University (NCCU) National Chengchi University

Taipei, ROC (Taiwan), International
Feb 17, 2025
Study Abroad

NCCU is a co-ed university located in Taipei, Taiwan with an academic focus on political science. NCCU follows a different …

Exchange Program at Sungshin Women’s University

Exchange Program at Sungshin Women’s University Sungshin Women's University

Seoul, South Korea
Mar 1, 2025
Study Abroad

Exchange partner Sungshin Women’s University is located in Seoul, South Korea. Although Sungshin is a women’s university, all MBU undergraduate …