Eligibility

All Beloit College students in good academic standing are eligible to participate in a Global Experience Seminar. Summer 2025 applications are due December 1, 2025.

Preparation

Student participants are expected to imagine ways to build upon the short-term seminar experience to immerse themselves in a longer and more intense global experience, such as semester- or year-long study abroad, an internship abroad, a fellowship, or other opportunity.

Be ready to answer the following essay questions: (see instructions and rubrics here)

1. How will participation in this study program help to advance your overall goals for your undergraduate studies?
2. How might you build upon this experience in studies after the program? (i.e. taking courses to further explore the topic or region, pursuing semester-long study abroad, internship, other activities.)

3. What will you bring to the community in the classroom? Out of the classroom?

Application

• Apply here for: Japan: Cultural and Natural Heritage, Sustainability and Community Resilience OR Senegal: Art, Decolonization and Social Change in Africa.
• After viewing the program page, click on the blue “Apply Now” button to get started. You will apply through StudioAbroad using your Beloit login information. 
• You will be prompted to request a recommendation from a faculty member. See recommendation questions on the form here. 

Visa Requirements

US citizens will not need a visa.

Non-US citizens may require a visa and are responsible for applying for their visa themselves. 

All costs of travel documents are at the students’ expense.