Aurora University — Opportunities for Global Study
Discover what it means to be a citizen of the world through the Office of Global Engagement.
Why study globally?
- Immerse yourself in a particular culture or tradition.
- Earn academic credit toward general education or major requirements in a unique way while staying on track for graduation.
- Complete globally-minded elective courses to expand your cultural awareness.
- Experience adventures, build relationships, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
The Office of Global Engagement provides exciting learning opportunities that lead to academic credit.
Types of Global Experiences
Short-Term Study Away
Begin your experience in the AU classroom and see what you learn come to life through one to two weeks of faculty-led travel to a destination either in the U.S. or abroad.
Long-Term Study Away
Work with an advisor to plan a semester-long opportunity to study abroad at an academic institution or complete an internship. These opportunities offer immersion in a chosen culture and/or language while earning academic credit. Not all programs require foreign language fluency.
Social Impact Trips
Spend your spring break engaged in service, learning, and activism, alongside peers and AU staff through one of the Wackerlin Center's Social Impact Trips.
Virtual International Internships
Explore opportunities to engage in a global work environment without leaving the U.S.
Want to learn more about global study opportunities?
Contact Mary Tarling, director of global engagement, at mtarling@aurora.edu or 630-844-7802.
Explore Past Travel Experiences
- Exploring the origin of the Olympics in Greece
- Training elite athletes in Colorado
- Old cars, new friends, and a spontaneous soccer game in Cuba
