Study Abroad

You can experience life in a different culture while pursuing an approved course of study toward the
baccalaureate degree. An international experience will serve as excellent preparation for whatever career
you choose. Marshall students have enrolled in programs of study in such countries as England, Spain,
Mexico, Australia, Japan, France, Germany, and China. Students can arrange for study abroad in several
ways:

  • Study abroad for one or more semesters or during the summer
  • Enroll in another American institution’s study abroad program
  • Enroll in an International Exchange Program.

Marshall maintains a number of these programs
which involve a direct relationship with the institution abroad as well as easy transfer of credits.
The Center for International Programs Office will help find the right program for a student’s needs. Study
abroad is done typically in the junior year. Advance planning will ensure a successful experience. By
making an early commitment to study abroad, students can plan their curriculum, save money, and
prepare for living in a foreign setting, possibly with a host family or in a shared apartment.
The LCOB also offers business students several affordable options. The entire cost including travel,
room and board may be far less than you think. Study abroad options are available to rising sophomores
with a minimum 2.5 GPA. The following programs are for LCOB students:

Catholic University of Lyon
Lyon, France is a fabulous location for your study abroad semester. The city is centrally located just
two hours from Paris on the TVG fast train. Students who choose Lyon can easily visit many countries in
Europe and travel to the Alps or the French Riviera within hours. The city offers cultural and historical
Europe as well as modern conveniences. Located on the banks of the Seine and the Rhine rivers, Lyon
offers breathtaking panoramic views.
All business classes are taught in English. The school has approximately 7,000 total students. The
ESDES business school is housed in a new building located adjacent to the city’s subway/train system.
As their business school requires all business students to complete two study abroad semesters prior to
graduation, choosing Lyon as your study abroad destination is choosing a truly international option. Lyon
hosts students from approximately 70 different schools around the world.
Marshall has been sending students to Lyon for many years as part of a French language study option
in the summer. The agreement with the LCOB is new as of 2007. Both programs have received extremely
positive reviews from students who have participated.
The cost is approximately what a student would expect to spend at Marshall staying in the dorms for
room and board, plus the expense of plane tickets, travel while in Europe and incidentals. Interested
students should contact the International Student Office, OM 320, or call (304) 696-2379 for information.
Buckinghamshire College
Since 1992 the LCOB has been sending students to study at Buckinghamshire College just outside
London. Bucks is truly an international campus with students from England, France, Russia, Germany,
and Italy. Bucks offers a great selection of courses. Students usually return with 15-18 credits that can be
applied to their Marshall degrees. The courses are all taught in English. The campus is set in the English
countryside, only 40 minutes from the heart of London.
Due to the dates of the semesters at Bucks, the spring semester is the only option to visit England.
Bucks closes the campus for three weeks in April, giving our students a lengthy opportunity to travel
throughout Europe. Previous students tell us they were able to travel very inexpensively by staying in
hostels or visiting European Bucks students in their home countries.
The average cost of attending a semester at Bucks is $7,500. This includes all expenses including a
generous amount for weekly trips to London and spring break travel. Interested students should contact
the International Student Office, OM 320, or by calling 696-2379 for information.

Aukland University of Technology
In 1999, the LCOB began sending Marshall students to AUT located in Aukland, New Zealand. The
students reported having a wonderful experience halfway around the world. Since New Zealand is in the
southern hemisphere, while we were trying to keep warm in the snow, our fellow Marshall students were
spending their weekends laying on the beach enjoying the New Zealand summer season. AUT offers a
wide range of business subjects for you to choose. All courses are taught in English.
AUT is located in the heart of Aukland, New Zealand, which boasts over one million people within the
city. AUT is also an international campus with many students from the Pacific Rim countries. Just like
Bucks, the cost of attending a semester at AUT is remarkably affordable. It compares to what you would
pay for a semester at Marshall if you lived in the dorms and took the meal plan. Interested students should
contact the International Student Office, OM 320, or by calling 696-2379 for information.
National Student Exchange
If a semester abroad doesn’t appeal to you, but a chance to attend another college within the United
States is just what you are looking for, the National Student Exchange may fit your needs.
Marshall University is part of a consortium of colleges and universities representing 48 states,
Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You could apply for a semester of study at one
of 155 different institutions. You would pay Marshall tuition, but receive credits from the exchange
campus. You would also be expected to pay room, meal, and transportation expenses.
The opportunity to attend another university will open many doors. Michelle Ankenbauer from SUNY
College at Buffalo had this to say: “NSE is the ultimate college experience. Going away not only creates a
sense of independence, but every door of life is opened – culturally, academically and socially.”
To be eligible you must be a full-time student at Marshall with at least a 2.5 GPA. Most exchanges are
negotiated in March at the NSE convention for the following academic year. Therefore, you need to plan
well in advance. The two universities in Hawaii are top choices and difficult to obtain. Interested students
should contact the International Student Office, OM 320, or by calling (304) 696-2465. Students can also
visit the following website: http://www.buffalostate.edu/~nse/.