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Study Abroad & Off-Campus Study

A Knox education can take you anywhere almost anywhere you can imagine. And it’s more affordable than you may imagine.

Current Programs Power of Experience Grant Eleanor Stellyes Center for Global Studies

You’ll be surprised by how many destinations connect to Galesburg.

At Knox, studying off campus is more than an opportunity to explore the world and meet new people. You can intern with overseas companies, take on a volunteer project that’s meaningful to you, or get hands-on research experience in the field.

You may have a specific destination in mind or a specific goal you want to accomplish (say, coral reef restoration). If you don’t, we can help you choose the program that’s the right fit.

Think you’ve got too much on your plate to make study abroad work for you? Whether you’re playing for the Prairie Fire, pursuing a double major, or hoping to take part in a cooperative program in healthcare or engineering, our experts at the Eleanor Stellyes Center for Global Studies will help you find a way to make it work.

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Of your Knox financial aid package that travels with you

Okay, so how do I pay for study abroad?

There are plenty of funding sources Knox students can access, including:

  • Tuition scholarships travel with you abroad
  • Your $2,000 Power of Experience funding (if you’re a junior or senior)
  • Scholarships and financial aid from your chosen program (Knox students often receive very generous awards!) 
  • Competitive scholarships, including the Gilman, IIE Freeman-Asia, and the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA)
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Your study abroad experience begins at the center of the Knox campus.

Alumni Hall is the home to the Eleanor Stellyes Center for Global Studies. It’s the best place to begin exploring your options for off-campus study.

We’ll help you find a program that’s a good fit for your educational and career goals. We’re also here to help you make sure you have everything you need before you leave and help you make the transition back to campus when you return.

Explore Our Study Abroad Programs

Spend a week, a month, a semester, or whole academic year off campus.

Short-term, faculty led trips

There are a number of Knox courses that include a short travel component as part of their requirements. You may end up in the Middle East working at an archaeological dig, travel to Ghana to study drumming, or cap off Japan Term with two weeks exploring the country and culture up close.

Longer-term

Looking for a longer engagement? You can study for a term, a semester, or a full year at one of our partner institutions.

Knox in Denmark

Cathy Satyal came to Knox from Nepal to study international relations–and spent four months in Denmark exploring European politics during her time here. She met diplomats, visited EU headquarters in Belgium, and came away with a new perspective on her culture.

What Students Say

  • The Louvre Pyramid and the Louvre are visible beyond a gate. A small crowd of people is passing through.

    While studying abroad in London, I got to take the underground express train to Paris! I had always wanted to visit Paris and see all the famous sites. Here I am at the Louvre. These weekend trips to different European countries were just sum of the highlights of my semester abroad!

    —Aisha Spear

  • A student standing outdoors in an open space flashes a big smile at the camera; cows are visible over his shoulder.

    My time studying abroad has helped me grow as a person and art historian in ways I never imagined! Copenhagen is an incredible city, I fell in love with my passions all over again. Everyone should go, if not for the art, then go for the pastries!

    —Wilhelm Carruthers

  • A student sits at a cafe table, next to a large window. In front of him on the table are a pastry and a latte.

    Here I am having breakfast just a block away from the walls of the Vatican City! My Rome trip was the most significant one I took throughout my time studying abroad, and it was absolutely unforgettable. I don't think I would have ever gotten the chance to check this bucket list item off if I hadn't studied abroad at FIE!

    —Luay Nsiri

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