Study Abroad
The Social Work Department at Elizabethtown College highly encourages its majors to study abroad, either in a traditional long-term study abroad program or through one of the many short-term opportunities offered by the College.
Semester study abroad
Social Work students traditionally study abroad either in the spring semester of their sophomore year or fall semester of their senior year. In an effort to promote study abroad in the fall of the senior year, the department has worked with Brethren Colleges Abroad (BCA) to establish internships abroad in English-speaking countries, such as Northern Ireland, and Spanish-speaking countries, such as Ecuador.
One Student's Adventure
While studying abroad Nicole Lipari '12 kept friends, family and classmates up to date by keeping a blog called Livin' La Vida Fruity: My Adventures in Quito, Ecuador.
Students can also study in Chennai, India at Madras Christian College. A range of internship possibilities are available including children's organizations, women's rights groups and organizations working with those who have been victims of sex trafficking. Students will also take courses at the school including Social Problems in India. More information is available at the BCA website
BCA has also developed a partnership in the Gambia in western Africa for future internships. More information can be located on the BCA website.
Short-term study abroad
The Social Work department sponsors different short term trips, including Ireland, Thailand and Vietnam. Each trip encompasses service learning with members of the culture together with cultural excursions. These are often done over spring or fall break.
