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Global Experiences

Engaging with other cultures gives you a broader familiarity with our global society. You will experience other cultures in unique ways on campus. You also have options for immersing yourself in another culture to gain a greater understanding of how to adapt to any culture.
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Serve with the Center for Global Connections

SBU’s Center for Global Connections (CGC) coordinates as many as 30 short-term domestic and international service projects annually. Experience diverse cultures, serve others and share the Good News of the Gospel. These projects will expose you to short-term ministry in a cross-cultural context, develop grace-oriented leadership, and provide a healthy, safe, and loving community experience.
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Study Abroad

Studying abroad is a fantastic way to enrich your college experience. Recent SBU students have studied in locations around the world, including Australia, Costa Rica, Italy, and more. The SBU Global staff can help you determine the options that will work best for your personal interests and academic goals.
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Fulbright Scholars

The Fulbright Program is a prestigious international exchange opportunity that provides grants to recent college graduates, graduate students, and faculty to study, teach, and do research in a foreign country. SBU's Fulbright campus representative can help you with the application process.
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International and Global Majors

Majors with an intentional focus on international and cross-cultural study will prepare you to serve in a variety of careers anywhere in the world.

Cross-cultural Ministry

This degree will equip you with training in discipleship, evangelism and ministry, with a focus on serving people and communities from other backgrounds.
Learn About the Cross-Cultural Ministry Degree

Global Education — Elementary

Experience coursework in education, intercultural studies, and Christian ministry and complete your student teaching semester at a school outside the U.S.
Learn More About the Global Education — Elementary Degree

Global Education — M