Study Abroad
Faculty Led Study Abroad Programs
The Mount sponsors its own short-term summer, spring break, and interim study abroad programs. Study abroad enhances the college experience for students by providing opportunities in academic achievement, global competence, and personal growth through international education. Students may opt to study with Mount Saint Mary College faculty (in summer, over spring break, or during the January interim session), or with outside providers through other colleges (for January interim, summer, semester, or year-long programs).
Short-term programs led by Mount faculty may run from 10 days to 4 weeks. Students earn Mount Saint Mary College credits while studying and living abroad in locations such as New Zealand, Italy, China, England, Australia, Greece, Spain, and Ireland. Short-term programs require some class work the semester preceding the trip. Semester-long programs allow students to study abroad for an entire semester or an academic year. These experiences are arranged on an individual student basis with third-party providers. In the past, Mount students have studied abroad for a semester or a year in Morocco, Ireland, Japan, Costa Rica, Thailand, England, South Korea, and Italy.
Summer 2026 Programs
K-Culture Immersion: Living & Learning in South Korea
May 25-June 7, 2026
Experience South Korea through a two-week immersive journey exploring education, culture, technology, and everyday life. Visit universities, schools, and cultural institutions to see how tradition and innovation shape one of the most dynamic societies in Asia. Discover Korea’s rich heritage through historic palaces, temples, museums, and cultural workshops. Explore modern neighborhoods, enjoy authentic food, and participate in experiences that bring Korean culture, music, and arts to life. And yes — this is the Korea behind Squid Game, K-POP Demon Hunters, Parasite, K-pop, and the global rise of K-culture. While the world watches from afar, you’ll be here — living it, learning it, and experiencing Korea in meaningful and memorable ways. Visiting Daegu, Gyeongju, Busan, and Seoul.
HIS 1070/1071 (undergraduate) ED 5300/5301 (graduate)
London - Codes and Ciphers and Spies… Oh My!
May 18-30, 2026
Explore how ciphers were used from ancient times through World War II. You’ll learn how to create and break some classical ciphers, and learn about some of the spies who carried them! Earn 2- or 3-credits in either math OR history.
Places we’ll go and things we’ll do: an escape room in NY; Tower of London with optional free; Beefeater Tour; Bletchley Park with a workshop on codes and ciphers; Churchill War Rooms; Spies and Spycatchers walking tour; Westminster Abbey; Cambridge with an Alan Turing walking tour; National Museum of Computing with workshops on the Colossus and Bombe machines used to break the Enigma; Imperial War Museum; a traditional London afternoon tea; two free days plus additional free time to explore the city and beyond!
MTH/HIS 1131/1132 Codes & Ciphers & Spies – Oh my!
London - From Fossils to Frankenstein
May 18-30, 2026
Explore the intertwined history of science and literature across New York, London, and Cambridge. Trace how fossils, geology, and Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution transformed humanity’s understanding of nature—and inspired both excitement and anxiety in 19th-century culture. Earn 2-or 3-credits in either science OR English.
Places we’ll go and things we’ll do: A Scientific Secrets and Literary Legends walking tour of London with professional guide; a self-guided visit to the Treasures of the British Library exhibition; the Cambridge University Museum of Zoology; the Natural History Museum, the Grant Museum of Zoology; the Wellcome Collection; a full-day excursion to Kent by private bus, including entrance to Down House with the services of an AIFS staff member throughout; a traditional afternoon tea; two days for personal exploration.
SCI/ENG 2015/2016 From Fossils to Frankenstein
Requirements
In order to participate in a program abroad, students must have earned at least 12 college credits, must have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA, and must be in good academic and social standing. Note: Students must achieve the equivalent of a C grade or better in any course taken from an accredited foreign or United States college/university, for those credits to transfer to the Mount. All academic coursework (subject matter, course equivalency and eligibility for transfer, etc.) is approved prior to travel to assure that appropriate degree progress is being made.