The Glenn and Addie Ketner Center for International Studies

Traveling the world will help you develop your own unique global perspective. International Study is an incredible opportunity to travel, explore, and broaden your horizons.

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Our Center for International Studies provides semester long and short-term international study opportunities. Whether you want to go to Bonaire, Poland, Ireland, or Madagascar, to an international university independently, or with a group of Catawba students, faculty, and alumni…we have an international study program for you!

Students Travel to Rwanda as Part of "African Conservation" Course

Students in "African Conservation" co-taught by Dr. Joe Poston and Dr. Andrew Jacobson had the unique opportunity to travel to Rwanda for a 13-day trip in July 2023. They collaborated with researchers from Kenya Wildlife Trust (KWT).

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Upcoming Travel Opportunities

Madagascar

Fall 2022. For more information, contact Dr. Luke Dollar:

Bonaire

Fall 2024. For more information, contact Dr. Joe Poston:

England, France, & Amsterdam (Graduate Students)

Winter 2022 (Graduate Students Only). For more information, contact Dr. Duane Aagaard:

Poland

Spring 2023. For more information, contact Joanne Trammel:

Italy & Germany

Spring 2023. For more information, contact Dr. ChaMarra Saner:

USAC Semester Abroad Programs in 27 Countries

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Short-Term Programs

Short-Term Programs

Our short-term international study programs are led by faculty members and are associated with a Catawba academic course. These programs typically last from a few days to several weeks and take place during the summer or during one of the extended breaks in the academic year. Recent programs have included travel to Bonaire, Cuba, France, Israel, Italy, Madagascar, and Peru. 

Semester/Summer-Long Programs

Semester/Summer-Long Programs

Catawba College students have access to semester or summer-long international programs offered through our consortium partner, USAC. Over 40 programs in 27 countries are available and cover many areas of study. Catawba College financial aid may be used for fall and spring semester programs. For more information, please contact the Center for International Studies.

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Glenn and Addie Ketner Center for International Studies

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Hedrick Administration Building