Lehigh University Education Abroad Report 2023.pdf
Data from Fall 2002 - Summer 2003 The Office of International Affairs offers a large variety of education abroad experiences, including study abroad, the Global Citizenship Program and the Iacocca International Internship Program. The Study Abroad Office supports all international outbound programs on campus, providing guidance on program design and review; grant processing; assisting with recruitment and student eligibility review; and overseeing risk management, including health and safety protocol. Staff are on-call to support students as needs arise due to travel, health, security or other issues. For more information, visit global.lehigh.edu
Lehigh University Education Abroad Report 2023.pdf
Data from Fall 2002 - Summer 2003 The Office of International Affairs offers a large variety of education abroad experiences, including study abroad, the Global Citizenship Program and the Iacocca International Internship Program. The Study Abroad Office supports all international outbound programs on campus, providing guidance on program design and review; grant processing; assisting with recruitment and student eligibility review; and overseeing risk management, including health and safety protocol. Staff are on-call to support students as needs arise due to travel, health, security or other issues. For more information, visit global.lehigh.edu
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- 1. Education Abroad FALL 2022 – SUMMER 2023 The Office of International Affairs offers a large variety of education abroad experiences, including study abroad, the Global Citizenship Program and the Iacocca International Internship Program. The Study Abroad Office supports all international outbound programs on campus, providing guidance on program design and review; grant processing; assisting with recruitment and student eligibility review; and overseeing risk management, including health and safety protocol. Staff are on-call to support students as needs arise due to travel, health, security or other issues. Ryan Javier, ’26 BS, Integrated Degree Engineering/Arts & Sciences, 2023 Frederick Douglass Global Fellow Ryan was selected for the prestigious Frederick Douglass Global Fellow award based upon his demonstrated commitment to advancing peace by building bridges among people with different viewpoints. “I want more students of color to feel heard and provide spaces where they can share their experiences comfortably.” Highlights ♦ Passport to Success 22–23 as a first year student ♦ Joined Asian Cultural Society and Provide Advocacy and Care to All ♦ Underwent four-week comparative study of social justice leadership ♦ Traveled to Cape Town, Dublin, and Washington, D.C. as part of the study PROFILE At a Glance Programs 300+ Student experiences in 40 countries 759 Experiences included hands-on work 31% Experiences by Type 257 Lehigh faculty-led courses abroad 211 Semester 87 Short Immersion Experience (2 weeks or less) 82 External Transfer Credit 65 Global Social Impact Fellows 46 Iacocca International Internship Program 11 Lehigh Launch (Ecuador)* Study Abroad 42% MEN 261 WOMEN 454 37% 63% * an experiential, integrative learning experience providing first year students the opportunity to spend their fall semester studying with a Lehigh faculty member. First cohort traveled to Quito and Galapagos Islands. Experiences by Term SEMESTER (Fall or Spring) WINTER SUMMER 800 600 400 200 0 18–19 COVID-19 21–22 22–23 SPRING BREAK TOTALS 24% 13% 54% 10% 25% 6% 67% 2% 29% 12% 52% 7% Participants by Gender
- 2. Office of International Affairs ♦ 32 Sayre Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015 ♦ 610.758.2981 ♦ studyabroad@lehigh.edu PROFILE Experiences by Region Access to International Opportunities Participants by College Top Regions Europe Asia Africa Carribean South America North America Latin America Oceania 492 39 65 144 33 13 12 19 Middle East 9 Top Countries Spain Italy Ireland France Germany Singapore Ecuador Japan 108 41 64 104 40 29 29 34 Netherlands Sierra Leone 29 26 42 +12+25+16+5Arts Sciences 312 Intercollegiate 88 Business 185 Engineering 114 Health 36 42% 12% 25% 5% 16% Overall Lehigh students identify as First-Gen Study abroad students identify as First-Gen 17% 18% 19% 18% Share of First-Generation (First-Gen) Students Overall Lehigh students receive Pell Grants Study abroad participants receive Pell Grants Share of Pell Grant Recipients Passport to Success students experiences Both First-Gen students and Pell Grant recipient students were OVERREPRESENTED among students who went abroad compared to the overall Lehigh student population. Ashley Diaz, ’26 Majoring in biology, pre-med, Lehigh Launch participant When applying for colleges, Ashley knew she wanted to study abroad, and she felt Lehigh Launch was too good an opportunity to pass up. “Being able to fully immerse yourself in places like the Amazon rainforest, Galapagos Islands, and Indigenous communities is an excellent way to apply what you learn in the classroom to the real world,” she said. Highlights ♦ Joined first cohort of students traveling to Ecuador ♦ Studied in Quito, Amazon Rainforest, and Galapagos Islands ♦ Attending Lehigh in the Dominican Republic program in 2024 Passport to Success is a one year mentorship program that connects first-generation and low-income students with high-impact learn- ing experiences such as study abroad. 101 120 Participant Rate by Class American Indian Asian Black or African American Hispanic Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Unknown Two or More US Non Resident White 0% 9% 4% 13% 3% 4% 0% 5% 63% Participants by Ethnicity 1 62 29 90 1 18 27 37 450 97 197 279 122 18 Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate