Travel and Semester Abroad

The world can be your classroom.

The world today is a much smaller place. The Internet, economical transport, faster travel times and complex trade agreements have helped to create a global marketplace. Travel abroad was always desirable for a well-rounded education; today it’s virtually essential.

Beacon’s two international cultural studies programs are specifically structured for our students. We intend them to be life-changing experiences that will provide global perspective, new intellectual challenges, opportunity to build deeper friendships, new understanding of guiding principles and a chance to lay the groundwork for new dreams and ambitions.

Travel Abroad

Beacon’s Travel Abroad program is a directed excursion offered during the summer term. Typical Travel Abroad experiences last 3 weeks and emphasize out-of-classroom learning. The focus is often cultural or historical, but can also center on environmental or scientific exploration, as in our trips to Galapagos and Alaska. Any enrolled Beacon student may apply. Costs vary depending upon location.

2022-2023 Annual Trip

Our next trip, scheduled for May 29 to June 8, 2023, is to the United Kingdom, traveling to Gloucester, Ironbridge, Liverpool, Keswick, Durham, York, and London. Students, family members, friends and alumni interested in this trip may view the itinerary and sign up through Explorica, Tour ID:  Chandler-2554 or contact schandler@beaconcollege.edu for more information.

2023-2024 Annual Trip

Our 2024 trip, scheduled for June 3 to June 14, 2024, is to Portugal, Spain and Morocco. Students, family members, friends and alumni interested in this trip may view the itinerary and sign up through Explorica, Tour ID:  Chandler-3825 or contact schandler@beaconcollege.edu for more information.  The earlier you sign up, the more you save!

Semester Abroad

Beacon in Tuscany – Fall 2023

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 Prato, Italy, 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.

Visit the Beacon in Tuscany page for a complete overview of the program.

Student may attend the Beacon Semester Abroad programs as a sophomore, junior or senior depending on their major and current program status. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Accommodation is provided in a local hotel or guest house and is on par with our campus residence halls. 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.

Contact schandler@beaconcollege.edu for more information.

Expand your boundaries.