Are you planning to pursue a PhD one day? Or maybe you are thinking about a Master’s program but want some time before jumping in. Perhaps you know that you’re called to do meaningful work for God’s Kingdom but simply don’t know where to start. 

If any of that resonates with you, you’re in the right place to learn more about an opportunity that is designed just for you.

Our team wasn’t planning on going to Ecuador ... but it quickly became clear that it was exactly where the Lord intended for them to be.. Then, just four days before our departure to India, due to circumstances out of our control, we had to make the difficult decision to change locations. It wasn’t what anyone had envisioned. But we also knew we didn’t want to simply cancel the experience and send students home disappointed.

Students are at the center of the work we do, and alumni remain a part of our community, whether they studied abroad 6 months ago or 16 years ago.

We're reflecting on Alumni testimonials as we continue to celebrate the 20 year anniversary. The Lord has worked in so many ways through semesters, summers, and short term trips abroad and it has been encouraging to hear updates from alumni from over the years.

“You want me to go where?” That was my honest reaction when my dean asked me to lead the next transcultural trip for our nursing students. South Dakota didn’t sound nearly as exciting as the places I had imagined we would be going.

We’re ready to connect with you and help you find the semester or summer program that is the perfect fit for you and your degree.

My initial goal of the training was to develop the skill of teaching impromptu outside of the classroom walls. Little did I know that the Lord had something unique in store. He would remind me of my roots and awaken my passions.

Few places on Earth illustrate the beauty and complexity of creation quite like the Galápagos Islands. For students studying Biology during their semester in Quito, a trip to this world-famous archipelago isn’t just a highlight of the semester, it’s an unforgettable way to see science and faith intersect in real time.

A unique aspect of Living & Learning's semester and summer programs is that our students are supported from the moment they land to the moment they finish their semester by a student life team, trained to walk through the multifaceted experience of studying abroad or away with students.

Prepping to launch into a semester abroad or away? You definitely won't forget your toothbrush, socks, or phone charger, right?

But maybe you're wondering what you should pack that you haven't thought about yet; don't worry! Here's a quick list of packing tips we've heard from students and staff.

I became an Resident Coordinator not simply because I longed to return to Rome, but because I have felt the ache of homesickness in an unfamiliar place.

In 2019, what began as a simple online biology requirement for my theology degree at Liberty University unexpectedly transformed my life forever. Little did I know, this academic pursuit would ignite a profound desire to love, serve, and ultimately move to Ecuador with my family.

Students spending a semester or summer with Living & Learning East Coast at the Baltimore Urban Studies Center (BUS) get an incredible, unique opportunity to prepare themselves for their future careers while being invested in academically, professionally, and spiritually.

We've created programs where students are supported in their faith journeys both in the classroom and through Christian community so, whether a student spends a semester with us on the East Coast, a summer interning in Quito, or ten days on a short-term study tour, they are in a space that will continue to nurture their desire to learn more about and experience their faith across cultures, languages, and borders.

A pillar of our mission is to prepare and equip students to engage in the challenges of the world. Once students enter college – sometimes even before – they begin to explore the questions of what courses they want to take, what major they want to focus on, and what degree they want to walk away with. Students spend hours considering what careers, passions, internships, fields to pursue, and how their studies and degrees might help them get there.

The annual Christian Study Abroad Conference was three days of learning, encouragement, sharing stories, fostering relationships, and ultimately a reminder that we're not alone in this meaningful work.