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Center for Global Education
Trinity Hall, 3rd Floor
(315) 781-3307
hwsabroad@hws.edu
@HWSAbroad

HWSabroad Info Session for Spring 2027 Programs
Jan. 27, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in the Vandervort Room

the Journey of a Lifetime 

Your undergraduate journey begins in Geneva, but your HWS experience can take you across the globe.

The HWS curriculum is designed to incorporate off-campus study. More than 60% of Hobart and William Smith students participate in off-campus study before they graduate.

Whether you travel abroad for a full semester or for a few weeks in January or in the summer, the Center for Global Education (CGE) will help you get the most out of your international adventures – offering training as you prepare to leave, support while you are away and opportunities to share, reflect and build upon your experiences when you return.


 

Your world.
Students on a mountainside in Wales

As it could be.

 

abroad destinations

We send students to every corner of the world - for coursework, research, internships, language development, cultural immersion and personal transformation. Wherever you go, you'll apply classroom knowledge, develop cultural understanding and build global connections that expand your personal capacity and sense of purpose.

Explore Semester ProgramsExplore J-term and Summer Destinations

Photos From Around the World

In Fortuna, Costa Rica, students led by Associate Professor of Psychological Science Emily Fisher explore Arenal Volcano National Park.In Tokyo, Japan, Tucker Budd ‘25 snaps a selfie with fellow Technos students in the intensive language and cultural exchange program at Technos International College.In Vienna, Austria, Madison Medwid ’23 attends a performance by the Vienna Mozart Orchestra.In New Zealand, students studying abroad with Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Whitney Mauer take a group photo at the South Island of Aotearoa.In Billund, Denmark, July Winters ’25 (second row, far right) and students in the DIS Copenhagen program visit Lego House.In Budapest, Hungary, Lucas Gillespie ’24 takes a photo while standing beside the Danube River.In Geneva, Switzerland, Tarang Malhotra '25 visits Château de Chillon.Students studying abroad in Germany with Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship Craig Talmage visit a mural in Leipzig.Juliza Ariza ‘27, Yashimabet Drummond ’24 and Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship Craig Talmage take a selfie during their welcome lunch at Brauhaus Lemke.In the Preseli Hills of West Wales, a guide discusses the importance of Bronze Age hillfort settlements. The program was led by Hobart Associate Dean David Mapstone ’93, P’21.In Krakow, Poland, students, faculty, alumni and Georgine Nash, a Holocaust survivor, pose for a photo during the March Bearing Witness to Hope. With them were Professors of Religious Studies Michael Dobkowski and Richard Salter.In Toledo, Spain, students led by Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies May Farnsworth gather for a photo.In Taipei, Taiwan, Annabel Ramsay ’25 feeds a capybara at a Capybara Cafe while studying abroad this semester.Professor of Sociology Jack Harris and his students visit Sanssouci Palace garden In Potsdam, Germany.In Bali, Indonesia, students led by Associate Professor of Theatre Chris Hatch visit the city of Ubud as part of a January-term program.While studying abroad, Van Tran ’25 and Maddie Wasner ’25 visit the Eiffel Tower.In the Bahamas, Professor of Geoscience Nan Crystal Arens leads a January-term study abroad program to study the island’s geology.In Rome, Italy, Associate Professor of Art and Architecture Stan Mathews gathers with students at the Roman Colosseum.Jesse Whelan-Small ’24 and Jack Maloney ’24 study abroad in Lisbon, Portugal.In Galway, Ireland, Annette Stephens ’24, Molly Trunfio ’24, Ella Weiss ’24 and Brenda Plascienda ’24 take in the Cliffs of Moher.In Sikkim, India, students and Associate Professor of International Relations Vikash Yadav pose at Buddha Park in Ravangla.

ResourcesYOUR SUCCESS IS OUR PRIORITY

The Center for Global Education sets you up for a successful abroad experience -- helping you choose a program that complements your academic plan, providing pre-departure preparation, serving as a support system while you are away and guiding you in your re-entry to campus.

  • Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Our office keeps an active list of funding opportunities to help offset the cost of your HWS abroad experience.

    FIND FUNDING

  • International Travel Policy

    CGE follows the Department of State's Travel Advisory system to ensure the safety and security of our students, faculty and staff abroad.

    LEARN THE RULES

  • Guide to Semester Programs

    Learn what to expect before, during and after your semester abroad.

    KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

  • Re-Entry Programming

    Share your experience with campus by becoming a Programming assistant, hosting a Global Cafe or contributing to the Aleph.

    WHEN YOU RETURN

  • Meet the Team

    CGE is committed to providing a transformative learning experience abroad and inspiring your growth as a global citizen.

    GET TO KNOW US

  • Kinghorn Fellowship

    The Kinghorn Fellowship recognizes outstanding HWS Faculty and staff who exemplify what it means to be a global citizen.

    CONNECT WITH FACULTY

  • International Exchange Students

    More than 40 countries are represented among the HWS student body. We welcome applications from international exchange students.

    MEET US BY THE LAKE

  • Engage with CGE

    Follow us on Instagram to get a better sense of what your life abroad could be like.

    FOLLOW US

  • For Faculty

    This page is designed for faculty seeking to support the CGE's mission to promote global study and internationalize our campus.

    FOR FACULTY

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