Office of Global Education

Global experiences provide new perspectives and a framework for how we engage with the world. Whether you’re a student or faculty member, we offer resources and advising on global learning opportunities associated with the college and our partners. Our office helps prepare Amherst College students for their semester or year away, and works with them upon their return to better integrate their experiences into curricular and co-curricular life at the College.

We encourage students to engage in deep reflection about their experiences in order to deepen awareness of global issues. We also work to develop an efficient and customizable process to guide students in research and decision-making as they select a program.

The process of studying away from Amherst College may seem overwhelming at first, but you've come to the right place—we’ll guide you through the steps you need to take in order to make it happen. We’ll help you prepare for your semester or year away early in your academic career, and work with you upon your return to better integrate your experiences into curricular and co-curricular life at the College.

Getting Started

Visit our Students page to see what steps you’ll need to take to meet with a GEO advisor, explore and apply to programs, prepare to go and return to Amherst.

Diversity & Identity

We offer a number of resources for promoting diversity within international education. Our office also organizes events that highlight social identities that become more or less apparent while abroad.

Finances for Studying Away

There are a number of steps you can take to make your study away experience more affordable, including budgeting tips, planning for expenses that you may encounter when away and understanding where and how to find student deals.

Health, Wellness & Safety

Your wellbeing is the most important factor to consider when planning for a semester or year away from campus. We offer information on medications and immunizations, health Iinsurance and more.