Global Experiences
The full college experience calls for exploration. It’s a time for turning over rocks, meeting new faces, and discovering new things. At Penn College, you’ll find endless opportunities to prepare for your future in and out of the classroom.
WHY GO GLOBAL?
- Experience another culture firsthand.
- Gain marketable skills.
- Nurture a global outlook—develop new perspectives.
- Enhance your educational experience.
- Become an independent thinker—develop a deeper intellectual maturity.
- Foster personal growth and build self-confidence.
- Build life skills such as decision-making and budgeting.
- Travel!
2025 Global Experiences
Ready to explore and earn credit? Check out these courses. Fees, including tuition, housing, and travel-related costs, vary by program.
Austria & England
GLB299 Pioneers & Paradigms of Psychology in Europe
Explore the history of psychology as it evolved in two of Europe's most important capital cities, Vienna and London. Experience firsthand how patient care has changed over time by visiting historic hospitals, asylums, homes, and museums.
Open to all students.
Spring Break: Week of March 10, 2025
Dominican Republic
GLB313 Oral Healthcare Field Experience
Gain field experience in the Dominican Republic that incorporates planning, providing, and evaluating primary oral healthcare services to underserved populations.
Open to students in the Dental Hygiene program only.
Spring Break: Week of March 10, 2025
Spain, France, & Italy
GLB271 Global Cities: Architecture Ideals, Urban Forms, & Artistic Aspirations
Discover celebrated art, historic architecture, and modern sustainable building practices in Spain, France, and Italy. This experience includes travel to changing European locations with guided tours and lectures at buildings and museums.
Open to all students.
May 11-23, 2025
France & Italy
GLB160 International Automotive Studies
Study international automobile manufacturer facilities and visit sites in France and Italy that focus on manufacturing, assembly, and repair processes.
Open to all students.
Summer 2025
Dominican Republic
GLB299A Cultural Immersion and Service Learning
Engage with local families in the El Cibao region of the Dominican Republic. Experience life-changing connections by serving communities in need of clean water, sustainable food, dignified health care, and vocational training.
Open to all students.
Summer 2025
Peru
Physician Assistant Opportunity
Work with underserved populations in a variety of healthcare settings during this clinical rotation.
Open to students in the Physician Assistant Studies program only.
Summer 2025
Global Maker Profiles
Check out what students have to say about their global experience
Alumni
Hannah Regester
Baking & Culinary
Her Penn College experience was nothing short of extraordinary. She trained in world-class labs, worked alongside world-renowned chefs to prepare menus for the iconic Kentucky Derby, and embarked on a transformative 16-day global experience to Italy.
Student
Diana Gaglione
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Her 14-day global experience course in Spain was an adventure of a lifetime. This transformative journey opened her eyes to the beauty and wonder of the world's most adored architecture. And it will forever influence a future of inspired building designs.
Student
Colin Browne Jr.
Human Services & Restorative Justice
He knew from a young age that he was destined to make a difference. The Human Services & Restorative Justice program at Penn College was the perfect fit.
Past Global Experience Courses
Europe
International Automotive Studies
Study international automobile manufacturer facilities, and then visit sites in Europe that focus on manufacturing, assembly, and repair processes.
Europe
European Sustainable Building, Historical Architecture & Art
Discover celebrated art, historic architecture, and modern sustainable building practices in Europe. The experience includes travel to changing European locations with guided tours and lectures at buildings and museums.
France & Italy
Transportation Technology
Get a first-hand look at the latest collision repair processes and techniques at a number of hotspots in France and Italy. Tour the Cité de l'Automobile museum in Mulhouse, France. Check out Alfa Romeo in Milan, Italy. And see how the professionals get the job done at Lamborghini Motor Company, Ferrari Motor Company, and Maserati.
Central America
Medical Mission and Service Learning in Central America
Explore global healthcare and increase your knowledge of cultural concepts as it relates to nursing care. Learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate primary healthcare in another country. Following the course you'll spend one week in Central America gaining hands-on experience.
Central America
Dental Mission and Service Learning in Central America
Gain field experience in Central America that incorporates planning, providing, and evaluating primary oral health services to an underserved population.
Belarus
Nursing
Earn credits while studying nursing practice and education in Belarus. Work alongside fellow nursing students and other medical staff while exploring the cities of Minsk and Gomel. (Students must be in the Nursing program.)
Guatemala
Nursing
One of the best things about being a nurse is helping others. This global experience course allows you to put your medical experience to good use by lending a hand at the Glens Falls Medical Mission Foundation in Guatemala. Throughout this eight-day trip, you’ll work alongside doctors, nurses, and other health professionals in a medical clinic setting in Nueva Santa Rosa, Guatemala.(Students must be in the Nursing program.)
United States
Human Services Service Learning in the U.S.
Explore the intersection between various cultures and modern society in locations throughout the United States.
Italy
Global Food & Hospitality: Cuisine, Culture, & Perspectives
In this 16-day experience, you'll explore cuisine and culture in various cities and regions in Italy renowned for cuisine, wine, and agritourism.
Giving
Support Global Exploration
International study broadens horizons and allows Penn College students of all backgrounds to gain marketable skills on a global scale. Our Wildcats are ready to take on the world!
Student Experience
“My trip was to the Dominican Republic for a dental hygiene mission trip. It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever experienced. We were able to provide dental cleaning to many children to help save their smiles. It was a forever memorable experience and was very eye opening.”
- Jenna Tippy
“Our trip was to explore another part of the world and their architecture. We moved through Italy to some of the most famous cities and their architectural achievements. Each city had something different to offer in an architectural way. Just being around buildings that have been around for years and the advancements of technology to build them is just spectacular.”
- David Suchoza
Jenna Tippy, Dental Hygiene & David Suchoza, Building Science & Sustainable Design: Architectural Technology Concentration
