Education Abroad
A deep cultural understanding and knowledge of the social, economic, political, and scientific forces that shape our world are integral components of a liberal arts education and necessary for effective leadership on local, national, and international levels.
Our students embrace education abroad—three-quarters of the student body travel abroad for research, service, work or internship opportunities.
Davidson sponsors multiple study abroad programs in addition to the more than 100 academic programs that are operated by partner programs around the world. In the last few years sociology students have conducted courses of study that align broadly with their interests in a variety of countries, including: Argentina, Brazil, China, Denmark, Ghana, India, Italy, South Africa, Sweden, and the UK. Through these and other study abroad programs, students have the opportunity to learn about sociology in a customized setting of choice that brings together their interests in particular languages and cultures, or in the historical, political or social milieu that form a living context for their education.
Davidson in Ghana
Over a period of four weeks, participants in the Davidson in Ghana summer program will be immersed in both contemporary and traditional Ghanaian life. Based in Legon, a suburb of the capital city Accra, students will live in homestays with local families. The program includes two experiential learning day trips, and two weekend excursions into other parts of the country.
All students take one course on Ghanaian culture and society, which fulfills the Social-Scientific Thought (SSRQ) Ways of Knowing requirement, as well as major requirements for Anthropology and Africana Studies. A Davidson faculty member teaches the course, which includes guest lectures by Ghanaian professors and artists.
Learn more about Davidson in Ghana and other approved programs on the Office of Education Abroad & Away portal.
How to Apply
All students planning to study abroad must meet with an advisor in the Office of Education Abroad & Away in order to start an application. All application materials, including transcripts, recommendations and other supporting documents, must be submitted by the appropriate deadline.
Apply by February 1 for fall semester, academic year or summer programs, and by September 15 for spring semester or winter break programs (a few programs may have different deadlines). Contact an Education Abroad advisor with any questions, or email edabroad@davidson.edu.
Travel Registration
All students going abroad for College-related purposes besides credit-bearing study abroad programs (e.g. research, internships, volunteer work) are required to register their itinerary in advance and sign the College’s travel waiver.