Explore the world

Imagine reading the Bible from a site where Jesus may have preached. Or studying art and history where the events you’re discussing actually took place. You’ll journal, reflect, discuss and process the experience as a group along the way, led by experienced professors.

Ours is one of the strongest cross-cultural study programs in the country – most EMU faculty have lived and worked internationally – part of what makes EMU a Christian university like no other.

Build your resume

Cross-cultural study is a graduation requirement for every EMU student. Most students are immersed for a whole semester in another country, often living with local families in places such as the Middle East, India, Central America, or Africa. Some students live and learn at EMU’s Washington Community Scholars’ Center in Washington, D.C., doing internships in places like the National Institutes of Health or the Smithsonian Institution.

Change your perspective

Cross-cultural is more than study abroad. Life changing cross-cultural encounters help educate EMU grads about today’s world, preparing them to live and lead in a global community.

It’s a unique chance to change your outlook, immerse yourself in another culture, and grow in your faith. It’s an opportunity to learn about yourself and the broader world, developing character and values while building relationships.

You’ll stay in homes with local people, like Bedouin tents in Egypt and in the townships of South Africa, for example. Host “sisters” and “brothers” provide companionship, insight and support in language learning. Expert professors who have lived internationally for years lead the groups and routinely go off the beaten path for a journey like no other.

An EMU cross-cultural experience will open your eyes and heart while it prepares you to be comfortable and effective in our complex world. Check out journals and photos from students on cross-cultural right now!