{"id":7227,"date":"2024-05-28T17:07:18","date_gmt":"2024-05-28T21:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/honors\/?page_id=7227"},"modified":"2025-09-15T15:03:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T19:03:41","slug":"study-abroad","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/honors\/study-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Honors College Study Abroad Programs<\/h2>\n<p>As a student in the Honors College, you can broaden your horizons and enrich your education through our amazing study abroad programs. Whether it&#8217;s attending summer courses in <strong>England<\/strong> at University of Oxford as a Yeager Scholar or exploring the rich history and culture of <strong>Ireland<\/strong> through our partnership with Dundalk Institute of Technology, these experiences offer unparalleled opportunities for personal and academic growth. Embrace the chance to become a global citizen, gain new perspectives, and make unforgettable memories. Discover how studying abroad can transform your academic journey and prepare you for a successful future in our interconnected world.<\/p>\n<h3>England at the University of Oxford<\/h3>\n<p style=\"\" data-wp-editing=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-7264 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/honors\/files\/0xford-sm-logo-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/honors\/files\/0xford-sm-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/honors\/files\/0xford-sm-logo.png 173w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>For those students who have been admitted to the Honors College <strong>as members of the Society of Yeager Scholars<\/strong> (through a separate, highly-competitive application process), their scholarship includes one of two different summer programs (literature and political science) at the <strong>University of Oxford<\/strong>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/yeager\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Society of Yeager Scholars<\/a> is a full-ride undergraduate scholarship program housed in the Honors College that, in addition to a summer study at Oxford University, covers all tuition and fees, room and board, an additional travel experience, a laptop, books and a stipend for supplies at Marshall.<\/p>\n<h3>Ireland with the Dundalk Institute of Technology<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7255 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/honors\/files\/Dkit-300x154.png\" alt=\"Dundalk Institute for Technology logo.\" width=\"300\" height=\"154\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cultural Landscapes of Ireland: Explore Ancient Heritage in a Modern World<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are excited to announce a groundbreaking agreement between Marshall University and the <strong>Dundalk Institute of Technology<\/strong> (DkIT) in Ireland! This partnership, formalized going in the 2025 academic year, is sponsored by Honors College at Marshall University and the School of Business &amp; Humanities at DkIT and offers our students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich cultural and historical landscapes of Ireland. With opportunities for integrative learning, hands-on experiences, and cultural exchanges, this program promises to be a transformative experience that enhances your global perspective and academic journey. Embrace this chance to expand your horizons and become a true global citizen!<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/honors\/study-abroad\/ireland\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button green \">\n\t\t<span>Go to Ireland Study Abroad<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n<div class=\"flex py-3 \"><div class=\"mt-1\"><span class=\"inline bg-red-700 text-white px-2 py-1 font-semibold rounded-sm uppercase text-sm mr-2 my-1\">Note<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ml-3\">This program is open to ALL students at Marshall and not restricted to students in the Honors College. Honors students in good standing can apply for funds through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/honors\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Honors Council Grant <\/a>to assist their attendance<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Our exchange programs will begin with a <strong>Certificate in Cultural Landscapes<\/strong>, which each student will be able to earn while studying through DkIT. Learn more about the significance of cultural landscape management in wide ranging jobs from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/subjects\/culturallandscapes\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. National Park Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/honors\/cultural-landscapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about Cultural Landscapes.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Other Study Abroad Experiences<\/h2>\n<p>In recognition of the value of study abroad experience, beyond those programs sponsored directly by the the Honors College, a student can elect to have up to 6 of the required General Honors credit hours <strong>waived for study abroad experiences for which the student receives academic credit at Marshal<\/strong>l. To receive a waiver of 3 honors credits, students must earn a minimum of 3 transfer credits and the study abroad experience must have a duration of at least 3 weeks. A total of 6 credits of waived honors credit can be awarded for a semester abroad with full time enrollment of 12 credits or more.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex py-3 \"><div class=\"mt-1\"><span class=\"inline bg-red-700 text-white px-2 py-1 font-semibold rounded-sm uppercase text-sm mr-2 my-1\">Note<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ml-3\">Students must <strong>request<\/strong> the waiver by submitting the Study Abroad Honors Credit Waiver Petition form available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/honors\/forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Forms<\/a> page. Students attending an Honors College sponsored program <strong>do not<\/strong> need to submit this application.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Students must submit the form to describe enhanced academic experiences that they expect to have <strong>before<\/strong> they leave and another <strong>after<\/strong> they return to provide justification for why these credits deserve an honors credit waiver after they return. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/study-abroad\/\">Office of Study Abroad<\/a> (OSA) at Marshall University can provide students with information on university-sponsored international experiences for which they can receive academic credit at Marshall University. Students can find information regarding scholarships that may support their experience on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/study-abroad\/finances\/\">OSA<\/a> website as well as through the Honors College in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/nationalscholarships\/\">Office of National Scholarships<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Honors College Study Abroad Programs As a student in the Honors College, you can broaden your horizons and enrich your education through our amazing study abroad programs. 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