Languages and International
Gain international experience and skills — on campus and abroad
At Nazareth: international and language majors, extracurricular options, language house events, cross-cultural housing
In the world: study abroad, overseas internships, global conferences, specialty courses abroad linked to majors, alumni networking
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
Language houses
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 »
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.
- Education programs: International teaching experiences are available in England, Tanzania, Hungary, and China.
- 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.
Students & faculty
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
Study abroad highlights
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Events
- Oct 8
- Youth Development Institute all day
- Oct 10
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Is ISIS a Threat to International Peace and Security?
7 – 9:30 p.m.
- Dec 2
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Youth Services Quality Council (YSQC) Annual Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.