Study Abroad Summer Programs for College Students

Broadreach College, Raleigh:
Broadreach College offers accredited summer courses abroad for college students in locations including the Caribbean, Latin America, South Africa & many more. Located in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina and backed by nineteen years of experience in running educational programs for thousands of young adults, Broadreach College combines the finest elements of experiential learning, traditional classroom learning and service learning with international travel and cultural exchange to provide extraordinary expeditions and study abroad opportunities. Our most popular programs include ecology and conservation, marine sciences, language & culture programs, wilderness & outdoor leadership.

* College Credit
* Program Locations
* Cultural Exchange
* Fun, Adventure & Growth
* Experience
* Course Design
* Our Approach to Learning
* Staff Expertise
* Safety
* Small Groups

Broadreach College has long-standing relationships with our in-country partners which allows our students to have unique opportunities for real-life experiences within an academic concentration. By partnering with local research institutes, schools, and non-governmental organizations, students know that while they are learning they are making a sustainable impact on the host community.

Interwoven in the Broadreach College experience are the themes of teamwork, leadership and personal growth. Together with 9-15 other students, you will take on challenges, master new skills, build confidence and gain insights into yourself, the world around you and your role as a world citizen.

You will leave with a sense of achievement, an awareness of your own potential and an acceptance of different ideas, beliefs and cultures.

Marine Science:
* Marine Resource Management
* Sea Turtle Ecology and Conservation
* Marine Mammal Ecology
* Shark Behavior and Conservation
* Tropical Marine Biology

Natural Science:
* Primate Behaviour and Conservation
* African Wildlife Conservation
* Tropical Ecology and Biodiversity

Leadership:
* PADI Divemaster
* PADI Instructor Development
* Sailing and Leadership
* Wilderness First Responder

Languages:
* Spanish Language & Culture
* French Language & Culture
* Chinese Language & History

All academic courses are accredited through Lesley University. Lesley is a diverse, coeducational university based in Cambridge, MA, with learning sites in 23 states and in Israel. You can earn 3-4 credits per summer course. All Lesley University students integrate significant "hands-on" internships throughout all four years of study as a fundamental component of their undergraduate experience.

Students receive their grades, credits and transcripts from Lesley University and can easily transfer credit to their home institution. As our University of Record, Lesley does a full academic review of our courses, syllabi and professors. Our interdisciplinary approach to education combines the best of traditional academic, experiential and service learning, while taking students out of the classroom and into the real world environment. To maximize the experience, we intertwine our studies with practical applications in the natural environments and cultural framework of the places we travel.

The strength and success of any academic course relies on the quality of the staff. Our primary academic instructors have at least a master’s degree or Ph.D. in their program’s field of study. Our co-leaders are top-notch — energetic, friendly, genuine, fun, well-educated and well-traveled. They all share a love for working with young adults, as well as a passion for experiential learning and teaching. Our knowledgeable professors, staff and instructors, intensive staff training and years of experience in running trips abroad sets Broadreach College apart from many other study abroad and travel college programs.

Broadreach College staff and advisors will support students throughout the study abroad process from their headquarters in the U.S.A. Enrollment advisors can assist you with program choice, applications, financing, credit transfer approval and travel arrangements. All of our programs have a Program Coordinator onsite who provides orientation to the location and culture, academic advising and support, as well as logistical support and guidance during travel.