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Study Abroad
Interested in Study Abroad?
Are you interested in Study Abroad opportunities at Clemson University with the College of Education? If so, follow this process:
- Attend a Study Abroad 101 Session! Information about days and times offered can be found on the Study Abroad website.
- After attending a Study Abroad 101 session, students are encouraged to meet with their assigned academic advisors to discuss academic requirements and to identify potential classes or subjects that they will be able to take while abroad.
- Do not wait to plan your Study Abroad experience! College of Education majors have very specific requirements, and students are encouraged to meet with their advisor as early as possible to discuss their options of where Study Abroad may fit in their academic career.
- Check out the Reggio Emilia, Italy, study abroad opportunity.
- You may also want to meet with a financial aid counselor concerning financial aid options and possible scholarships.
- For more information, visit the Study Abroad website.
Reggio Emilia Collaborative Study Abroad
History of the Program
Reggio Emilia, Italy, is a city of around 175,000 in north-central Italy. It is located in the agricultural and textile-rich area of Italy and is known for the outstanding schools, healthy communities, beautiful architecture, and a rich history of the arts. This region of Italy is also known for its balsamic vinegar, Cheese, wine, textiles, and design.
Students from Clemson University first traveled to Reggio Emilia, Italy in May of 2006 to study the Reggio Emilia Approach to education. Joining the Clemson group were students and faculty members from the College of Charleston. A few years later, the University of South Carolina joined the group, thus the Reggio Emilia Collaborative Study Abroad trip has evolved into a very successful experience for approximately 30 students and six faculty members from these universities in South Carolina.
The focus of the trip includes the schools, communities, and host families in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Students are paired and stay with an Italian host family who provides housing and meals for the students. In addition, these Italian families embrace the American study abroad experience, and they fold their student into their daily routines and family life. Students indicate that staying with an Italian host family is one of the highlights of the experience. Enduring relationships are built between our students and the Italian parents and children, and frequently these relationships result in future trips to Italy by our students and to America by the host families.
Cultural Immersion Experience
This cultural immersion experience in Italy provides participating students with 3-6 credit hours at the undergraduate or graduate levels, beginning Italian language lessons, observation and direct experiences in Italian classrooms at a level of the student’s choice, visits to community sites and workshops at the ReMida Center, Malaguzzi Center, and an Italian dance class. On the weekends, students and faculty travel together to Florence and Venice, and students can elect to stay overnight on these weekend trips. In addition, small groups of students travel on their own to Cinque Terra, Parma, Bologna, Modena, and other cities in Italy.
There is a close relationship between the students and the participating faculty members. Students study a selected topic of research and work with an assigned faculty member, and faculty also travel with the students and share experiences with them.
The ratio of faculty to students is about 1 to 6, and this provides a safe and positive experience for all. Traveling to Europe is a rare opportunity and we encourage and support our students’ travel before or after the scheduled trip. Sometimes students fly into Rome and spend several days there before joining the group in Milan’s Malpensa airport to begin the formal study abroad experience. Other times, students complete the trip and then travel together or with family members to other sites in Italy or to another country before returning to the States. We encourage students to explore Europe while they have the opportunity, and we work with students to find flight connections, hotels, and other planning in order to facilitate the experience for the student.
Eleuthera, Bahamas
Eleuthera is an island, full of natural beauty and rich culture, in The Bahamas, lying 50 miles east of Nassau. It is far enough away to be an international experience yet close enough to defray the high cost and lengthy travel associated with most traditional study-abroad programs. Students can arrive and get to work sooner, providing an opportunity to become wholly immersed in Bahamian culture. Students traveling to Eleuthera will experience a different way of life. Clemson professors have found it easy to structure meaningful study-abroad experiences for students while contributing significantly to the island and its people. While on the island of Eleuthera, Clemson students will be placed in schools appropriate for their major (e.g., primary schools for ECE) for portions of the day to learn firsthand how Bahamian education serves students, families, and communities. Excursions to the beach, boat rides, and snorkeling are included!
For more information, contact Dr. Jill Shellnut: jshelnu@clemson.edu
London, England
Learning Beyond the Classroom: Discovering London’s Informal Education Experiences
May 28th-June 8th, 2026
Immerse yourself in the vibrant heart of the UK with this Study Abroad to London program!
From royal palaces to cutting-edge street style, London blends history and modernity like nowhere else in the world. Spend 12 unforgettable days with us wandering through world-class museums, visiting iconic landmarks, and walking in the footsteps of royalty. Catch a show at Shakespeare's Globe Theater, sip tea by day, explore world-class cuisine by night, and immerse yourself in dynamic neighborhoods and cultures from the charming Notting Hill to the bustling Borough Market.
Explore the hidden education opportunities for children of all ages in this immersive study abroad where we find the learning within the walls of museums, historical sites, and community spaces. Whether we are examining the graffiti art in the Leake Street Tunnel, the historical intrigue of the Tower of London, or the street theater of Covent Garden, connections between these spaces and classroom learning from early childhood through secondary education abound.
Earn academic credit while exploring centuries of history and gaining global perspectives that will shape your future. This study abroad is open to all programs, but priority will be placed for College of Education students. Undergraduate and Graduate course offerings are available.
For more information, contact Dr. Sandra Linder: sandram@clemson.edu
Fast Facts:
- Approximate ratio of Students to Faculty is 7:1
- Hotel stays throughout- no hostels or housing placements
- Opportunity for single room stays with extra cost
- Breakfasts included throughout
- Tour Guides included for most touring experiences
- Transportation to and from airport included
- Day trip to Oxford included
- Opportunities for time on your own to explore
- Sites include but are not limited to: Tower of London, Kensington Palace, Victoria and Albert Museum, Westminster Abbey, Globe Theater, Churchill War Rooms, Local Street Markets, and more!
