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BRISTOL, R.I. – Until last fall, Brandyn Greeno ’18 had never left the country. But now – after returning from a semester in London – Greeno has visited multiple cities in Europe, made friends from around the world and discovered a number of passions he never knew he had.

The most important experience the graphic design and public relations double major had abroad, however, was being immersed and exposed to different cultures, he says. The experience has made him grow personally and professionally.

Like many ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ undergraduates before him – over 40 percent of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ students study abroad – Greeno discovered that ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ’s study abroad program is not merely a travel experience, but a personal and academic growth experience in an international setting.

Kevin Hayden, director of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ study abroad programs, says that’s because ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ’s study abroad programs carry the Roger Williams University experience across national borders.

With programs on almost every continent, it’s truly making ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ a global university.

As the deadline to apply for study abroad approaches, here’s a look at some of the program options ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ offers:

Spend a semester in one of the most exciting cities in the world. The London university is known for its vibrant learning environment and its reputation for excellence. It has four campuses, centrally located, in London. The university offers a variety of programs, so all majors are welcome. London’s transit system makes it easy to travel and its proximity to major European cities is a significant amenity. And, of course, there is no language barrier for American students in the city.

Want to visit the "land down under?" The University of Wollongong is open to all majors. The university is about fifty miles south of Sydney and sits between the Illawarra Mountain Range and the Tasman Sea – a perfect setting for students who enjoy small cities and the outdoors. Wollongong is Australia’s tenth largest city and boasts a network of mountain trails with views of the coastline. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ students quickly become part of campus life with the many clubs and organizations run out of the student union.

and – ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Flagship Programs

These are two of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ’s Flagship study abroad programs (the third being the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ London Theatre Program). The Barcelona and Florence programs offer courses to students from the School of Architecture, Art, and Historic Preservation. In Barcelona, known as the "City of Architects," ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ partners with the Barcelona Architecture Center to offer specialized courses in design, field studies and history of European cities, making the city and the surrounding area the campus. Courses are taught in English and no previous Spanish experience is required. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ students are housed in an international student dormitory, providing ample opportunity to meet students from different cultures.

In Florence, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ partners with the International Studies Institute to offer studio classes and excursions in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. The city bustles with industry and craft and serves as a launching pad to other major cities. The campus is within walking distance from the renowned Architecture School of the local Universita’ di Firenze. 

A number of programs are available in Spain and Italy outside of the architecture school programs.

In partnership with the four Chilean universities are open to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ students: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Universidad de Chile, Universidad Diego Portales and Universidad Autónoma de Chile. Santiago is in the cultural heart of Chile and is a great city for students. Students are paired with a language partner for conversational practice to help students learn language and culture.

Short-term Study Abroad Options 

A growing option for students are short-term, faculty-led programs – a new approach to study abroad in which ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ faculty are emerging as leaders. These programs are credit-bearing, 2-8 week courses that incorporate travel to a specific location and are guided by faculty. They are offered during winter intersession, spring break and summer. Locations include: Belize, China, El Salvador, Ireland, Panama, Rome, Sicily and more.

These are only a small number of the study abroad options ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ offers. To see all program options, see .

The deadline for semester-long programs is March 1. Visit the Study Abroad section of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ website to learn more about next steps and applying.