At Nazareth

Language and International-focused Majors

In one year: More than 270 students, faculty, and staff from 35 countries study, conduct research, and teach at Nazareth.

Programs

Civic Engagement: Participate in community service or service learning locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Study Abroad
Uncommon Core: Study abroad and foreign language are integrated into Nazareth's core curriculum.
Fulbright Program: International graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide.
Global Partnerships: You can study abroad at 80 universities that partner with Nazareth.
Additional language options: Students frequently add two to four semesters of a "critical" foreign language to their studies, such as Chinese or Arabic.

Conner Burry '17, music therapy major with Spanish minor

"One of the things about Naz that I think sets our campus apart from other schools is our three language houses! As a Spanish minor, I think this is a great way to get involved and keep up your foreign language skills." Read more »

Students & faculty

Zubah Yennego Jr. credits his time at Nazareth with inspiring action in his Liberian homeland.

Responding to a need that has never been greater, Nazareth is moving toward a more inclusive future.

Dr. Muhammad Shafiq, professor of religious studies, explains why he loves to teach.

Language houses

Spanish classes, plays, and cuisine tastings are just a few events that happen at the Casa Hispana.

Casa Italiana offers programs related to Italy, including authentic cooking classes.

La Maison Française is both a residential hall for French majors and a cultural center for Rochester

Places on campus

Center for International Education
English Language Institute
Language Lab — equipped to help you learn eight foreign languages, as well as English for speakers of other languages
International Guest House
Global Commons housing in Medaille Residence Hall for American and international students to live together and attend programming together
German Cultural Center
Chinese Cultural Center
Hickey Center for Interfaith Studies and Dialogue
Nazareth's Arts Center includes international performances on campus, and students get a free ticket to every show

Alumni Spotlight

“The skills I learned at Nazareth not only helped me master my second and third languages, but to understand my own language and culture from an objective perspective." Read more.

--Joshua Hurd '13, German and French double major with inclusive adolescence education certification

Paul Figueroa-Lippert '16, English and Spanish double major

Nazareth is open to new partnerships, so Paul Figueroa-Lippert '16 was able to arrange to study for a semester at the University of Puerto Rico. At Nazareth, he created connections between Latino groups from other colleges and advocated on issues such as the debt crisis in Puerto Rico. Read more »

Nazareth in the world

Study Abroad Options

If you want to study in a location where there isn't an established program, we'll work with you to make it possible. Explore locations »

Long Term

Short Term

2014: Nearly 200 Nazareth students traveled internationally, studying in or visiting 23 countries around the world, including Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Portugal, and Russia.

Programs

Dual degree in nursing: Studying two semesters in Finland makes you eligible for a dual degree and professional licensure in the European Union. With planning, dual degrees can be completed within the four-year nursing program.
International internships are available in Germany, Italy, France, and Spain. Other locations can be discussed based on your interests with Nazareth's Internship Program director.
Dual degree in American Studies: Earn a dual master's degree by spending time in the American Studies program at Nazareth and at the University of Pannonia in Veszprém, Hungary.

Student photos

Students submitted these images for the Center for International Education's annual photo contest. Experience the world through their eyes: exotic places, extraordinary people, and culturally significant moments.

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Students & faculty

Sam Strain '15 blogs about her semester abroad in Bath, England.

Mythra Saidan '14 captured her fellow students' study abroad internship experiences in Berlin.

Speech pathology students travel to Ethiopia to advocate for deaf education and empowerment.

Lindsey Spector '11 talks about how Naz inspired her to pursue a career in international development

Study abroad student blog

India: Meditations

March 14th

India: Kerala's Rehabilitation Institute for the Physically Affected (KRIPA)

March 14th

Chile: Universidad De Concepcion

September 15th

Nazareth's international reach continues to expand

Together, Nazareth alumni and students cover much of the globe (countries in purple). Learn more.

Clinton Global Initiative University

The Clinton Global Initiative University has accepted 26 Nazareth students from 2014-2016, who've tackled projects ranging from economic development for women in Haiti to a smartphone application for youth mental health. About 1,000 college students and leaders from around the world attend each international conference. Learn more.

Student Spotlight

"Knowing about cultural differences eases work interactions. If you are aware of the basics of what other cultures find normal, it’s just as easy to interact with someone from another culture as it is to interact with someone from your own.” Read more.

--Jessica Wojcinski '16, intern in Valencia, Spain