Study Abroad

At Columbia State, the world can be your classroom. Since 2006, our students have had the opportunity to participate in study abroad programs provided by TBR Global Studies.

Participants learn from faculty from a TBR institution, including Columbia State professors. Students also get college credit—all the while soaking in the culture and camaraderie of a foreign land. This past summer alone, TBR Global Studies presented students with 13 program destinations from which to choose, including the Scotland, South Korea, Italy, Greece, Japan, South Africa, and Iceland.

In addition to the opportunities abroad, Columbia State makes sure students are exposed to other cultures throughout their time on campus. The International Education Committee sponsors numerous speakers and performances in a continuous effort to facilitate understanding of the international community.

I went into my study abroad journey knowing no one and left crying because I was going to miss all of my new friends who I felt like I had known my entire life.

- Kaylee Michel, Greece

Greece taught me how to be bold, trust myself, and live each moment. It gave me the courage to step outside of myself and become who I'm meant to be.

- Ashlynn Noffsinger, Greece

I returned home with a deeper appreciation for the similarities and differences in global healthcare systems and a renewed commitment to providing high-quality, empathetic care to all my patients. Studying abroad in London was more than just a trip. It was a step forward in my journey to becoming a well-rounded, thoughtful, and skilled nurse. It has inspired me to seek future opportunities that combine travel, learning, and service to others.

- Hailey Rogers, London Nursing

2024 Iceland Study Abroad Trip
This is the documentary produced by TBR Global Studies & Columbia State Study Abroad program/ This film shows the work and experiences of the FCT Students as they explore Iceland during early March 2024.
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TN Consortium for International Studies
TBR Global Studies Represents 19 colleges and universities devoted to making international education and cultural understanding a central goal of higher education throughout the state of Tennessee.
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Faculty Opportunities
Faculty can expand their international experiences and bring fresh perspective to the classroom by teaching a course through the TBR Global Studies. Faculty are encouraged to apply to teach in an existing program or even create their own program.
Learn more about faculty opportunities
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Planning Your Study Abroad
Study abroad is one of the most exciting academic opportunities available at Columbia State. Click the link below to help plan your study abroad program, from deciding what classes to take to how to pay for the trip to what documents you'll need to take with you.
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Contact

Dr. Lacey Benns-Owens
Professor of Communication
Williamson Campus, FHUM 238
615.790.5987