Frogs Abroad

TCU Students Hop Around the Globe to Learn, Explore and Grow

By Texas Christian University

August 16^th, 2023

From studying theatre in Ireland to rescuing rhinos in South Africa, TCU students made the most of their summer 2023 study abroad opportunities.

TCU Global, which fosters internationalization of the TCU community through global education, provides robust study abroad programs for Horned Frogs looking to extend their academic endeavors beyond TCU's Fort Worth campus.

In all, 40% of TCU students will participate in study abroad opportunities by the time they graduate. With semester-long offerings as well as shorter summer courses, there are a variety of ways students can fit study abroad coursework into their college experience.

Where Horned Frogs Study

This summer, 17 courses provided students with a wide range of immersive academic experiences within their fields of study, including business, environmental science, biology, music, child development, nursing, political science and much more.

Where Learning Comes to Life

Classroom learning can take students a long way, but nothing beats the hands-on experience of putting that learning into practice.

This summer, students in "South African Biodiversity and Human Development" explored the juxtaposition between South Africa's rapidly developing human population and the country's desire to preserve its heritage and biodiversity for future generations.

Meanwhile, "Global Business with an Ethical Lens" took students to Sicily, Italy, where they visited local businesses focused on energy, winemaking and hospitality to examine how they compare to companies in the United States.

In London, students participating in "Global Digital Innovation" studied the changing nature of working and living in digital economies while also exploring intercultural competency and professional growth in an international context.

These business students flexed their entrepreneurial and service learning skills by seeing how Trampoline Cafe helps refugees find their footing in an unfamiliar place.

Leaders Equipping Learners

No matter the destination, students engaged with various industry leaders as they gained a better understanding of what it takes to Lead On in the field of their choice.

Exploring Cultures with Local Experts

All of TCU's study abroad programs allow students to immerse themselves in the local culture and activities. For example, students studying in Italy took cooking classes with local chefs.

Seeing the Sights

Of course, no study abroad program would be complete without a little exploration. While the focus of TCU's study abroad courses is academic in nature, students have time to experience the beautiful sights, expansive history and rich culture of their surroundings.