Study Abroad
Our department is dedicated to offering students transformative experiences that go beyond the classroom. By participating in our study abroad programs, Hokies immerse themselves in new cultures, acquire new perspectives on plant and environmental sciences, and develop as global citizens.
Study Abroad Opportunities
Study Abroad South Africa
Students work on service-learning projects to address global food security issues in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Study Abroad Ecuador
Students explore the ecology of the Amazon rainforest and South American culture in various regions of Ecuador.
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Study Abroad Namibia
Students work on local community-led projects to address global food security issues in Namibia, Africa.
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Other Opportunities and Resources
The SPES Bridge Experience Program provides undergraduate students with hands-on learning opportunities that connect their academic training to real-world applications. Students apply the knowledge they learn from their major and minors to meaningful experiences, such as global and local internships, undergraduate research, and faculty-led service-learning projects, to better prepare themselves to work in industry or pursue graduate degrees.
The Global Education Office at Virginia Tech empowers the university community to engage and thrive in a globally connected world. Its vision is for every Hokie to participate in meaningful international and intercultural experiences that inspire lifelong learning. Each year, the office helps about 1,500 students study abroad, supports more than 70 faculty-led programs and 160+ global partnerships, and administers over $400,000 in scholarships. Through collaboration with faculty and campus partners, the office enhances access to global learning, promotes cross-cultural understanding, and advances Virginia Tech’s mission of global engagement, discovery, and service.
Virginia Tech is among the top 20 large universities providing Peace Corps volunteers for two years of international development service.