Study Abroad

More than 60% of all students will study abroad during their time at Messiah University. Be among the many other HNES students who use the world as their classroom, think about studying abroad or going on a cross-cultural experience!

Cross-Cultural Courses
GoEd Africa* and GoED Mekong*
Healthcare in the Developing World*
Indonesia – Instruction & Assessment with English Language Learners
LCC International University
National Outdoor Leadership School*
Uganda Studies Program (Global Health track)*

Programs marked with an * have options and opportunities specifically for HNES students

Talk with your HNES academic advisor. The earlier you talk with your advisor, the easier it will be to organize and prepare for your semester abroad.
For some, specifically AT students, semester-long programs may not fit your schedule. Instead, check out Messiah University's shorter Cross-cultural experiences here.
Contact the Messiah University Intercultural Office for more information.

Student Testimonials

More than 20 HNES students study abroad or engage in a cross cultural experience every year. Below are some of their experiences living, studying, and exploring in different parts of the world.

Emilie '17

Location: Klaipeda, Lithuania

While I didn't work on the technical skills of Adventure Ed., I developed the required soft-skills like better decision making and judgment, planning and logistics, and communication while living in such a diverse community. I am now better prepared for my future career- working with diverse groups of people through wilderness therapy.

Jenna '18

Major: Applied Health Science
Program: GoEd Kigali, Rwanda

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Student Testimonials

Emilie '17

Jenna '18