Academics
Global Education
October 2, 2024
With global education back, students have the world in their hands as they explore Tokyo, Japan, and Prato, Italy.
The World Is Your Classroom
The world today is a much smaller place, and Beacon’s international studies programs immerse you in what was once a faraway place. Structured specifically for students with learning differences, our programs are life-changing experiences that provide a global perspective, new intellectual challenges, opportunities to build deeper friendships, and a chance to lay the groundwork for new dreams and ambitions.
With semester-abroad options in Italy and Japan, annual trips led by faculty, and excursions for specific degree programs, Beacon offers international programs geared for lifetime experiences.
Semester Abroad
The Semester Abroad program offers an immersive cultural experience over the course of an academic semester. Up to 20 qualifying Beacon students, accompanied by a learning specialist and a program director, live and study in Italy or Japan for the entire term. Courses are conducted by both Beacon faculty and resident adjuncts and focus on subjects that make the most of local cultural and environmental resources. Numerous organized excursions ensure that students gain the broadest possible exposure to the unique environment.
Students may attend the Beacon Semester Abroad programs as a sophomore, junior, or senior depending on their major and current program status. Because we believe that travel abroad should be open to everyone with interest and demonstrated ability, tuition and fees are the same as at Leesburg — travel and incidentals are not included.
Learn more about the Study Abroad programs! Live and study in Italy or Japan for the entire semester with courses taught by Beacon faculty!
Request More InformationExperiential Learning
Offering directed excursions for academic majors, the experiential learning trips include itineraries that are geared toward specific degree programs, like the Anthrozoology program’s marine and terrestrial science trip in Belize or the Business Management Hospitality and Tourism program’s Royal Caribbean cruise. Depending on the location and experiences, these trips will be for a week in between semesters or in May. The focus is out-of-the-classroom learning related to a specific degree program. Costs vary depending on location.
Charles’ Story in Costa Rica
My favorite part of this trip was probably not shared by my peers. I am a massive fan of crocodiles, and I got to stand about 15 feet away from one of the largest crocodiles I have ever seen, roughly 13 feet long,” said Charles Dion, an anthrozoology major. “The experience of staring at an American Crocodile is not one I will soon forget."
Study Abroad Stories
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Cruise Industry Class
May 2, 2024
Beacon cruise management students boarded Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas and left behind book learning for a three-day excursion into experiential education on the high seas.
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Strozzo Photoshops Learning into Teaching Students on the Other Side of the World
February 6, 2024
During the winter holiday season, Beacon College's Brittany Strozzo served as a teacher for Project Discovery in the United Arab Emirates.