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Sweet Briar College students have the unique advantage of opting for international study for the full junior year, for a semester, or even over a summer break. The College has structured programs in Spain and France; however, our environmental majors have studied in countries all over the world, such as Columbia, British Columbia, Australia, Mongolia, Costa Rica, Kenya, and Tanzania. Some of our students are currently in, or have just returned from, Australia, Kenya, Mexico, Scotland and South Africa.
Of the 2002-05 classes, 47% of our students took advantage of the opportunity to travel overseas, and 
we are working hard to see that percentage increase. Studying in the environmental field in another country is the best way to gain an in-depth understanding of that country's environmental and social issues. You are not studying theory, but actually participating and discussing issues with people who are affected by these decisions on a daily basis. You return with fresh eyes for a situation you have only read about previously and with a new perspective of your place in the world. With so many of our pressing environmental problems today being global in nature, and with the impediments to solving those problems being social and economic in nature, there is no better way to really understand our world than to experience it first-hand.
Because we want you to have this experience, we make it easy to achieve. Our programs are flexible to make the overseas experience possible, and we work with you if some conflict does arise between your overseas study and your program requirements. Your overseas experience counts towards your credit hours the same as your regular classes, and we are very fortunate to be able to assist most students' travel through a generous endowment from an alumna. With our help, most students find that the opportunity is affordable, while the experience is priceless!
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