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.
The options listed below may be of specific interest to South Asian Studies majors. Students should contact the Office of Education Abroad & Away for their required advising appointment to discuss these programs or other potential opportunities and to learn about the application process.
Hawa Mahal "Wind Palace" in Jaipur, India
Amer Fort, Jaipur, India
Buddhist monks share a smile at Thikse Monastery in Ladakh, India
Critical Language Scholarship (Summer)
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program aims to increase the number of U.S. students who study 15 critical languages, including Arabic, Bangla, Hindi, Persian, Punjabi, and Urdu. The competitive program provides rigorous language study during the summer term, and most expenses for the experience are covered by the program if selected.
SFS: Himalayan Environment and Society in Transition (Bhutan)
The School for Field Studies (SFS) semester and summer programs, accredited by the University of Minnesota, create transformative study-abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. The program in Bhutan enables students to explore environmental issues, learn about the country's unique culture, and conduct a field research project.
SIT Study Abroad
SIT Study Abroad (School for International Training) offers semester, summer, and academic-year field-based programs where students experience cultural immersion through fieldwork, intensive language classes and urban and rural homestays with local families. They do research through an independent study project or case studies.
Students who participate in SIT Study Abroad programs are prepared to be interculturally effective leaders and professionals committed to responsible global citizenship.
How to Apply
All students planning to study abroad during the academic year or over a break 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.