GPS Voices
Our students engage in a wide variety of international opportunities at Wheaton.
Global Programs and Studies
Developing global Christians through sustained, meaningful intercultural study and engagement.
What's Happening at GPS?
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Explore Study Abroad
Study Abroad Fair: Join us on Wednesday, September 20th from 2:00 - 4:30 pm in Coray. Connect with partner and Wheaton-in programs to explore semester and summer opportunities for study abroad.
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Apply Now!
Applications for spring 2024 are open until October 1, 2023 or the cohort fills (whichever occurs first).
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Photo Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 GPS Photo Contest! Thank you to all who submitted photos and shared stories that highlight their international experience. And a big thank you to our generous sponsors!
Evelyn
Semester in Jerusalem, Israel - Fall 2021
“The Semester in Jerusalem program was a life-changing experience that helped me engage in the complex narratives of the ancient and modern land of Israel. It was such a gift to gain eyes for the global church and to witness Scripture coming alive as I explored every part of the land alongside other Wheaton students.”
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Brett
Wheaton in Mexico - Spring 2020
"The program was a wonderful experience of living with host families, taking classes, becoming integrated with the local community, and going on excursions to other parts of the country. God provided us with great church communities in Querétaro and worshipping with the global church was a highlight of the experience"
Taylor
DIS Copenhagen - Spring 2020
“Copenhagen is a vibrant, rapidly developing city that differentiates itself from other urban centers with its sustainability and goals for carbon neutrality. This seemed like a perfect fit with my interest in sustainable economic development . . . Studying abroad has encouraged me to more fully accept God as my constant companion. When I left friends and family and entered an entirely new environment, His presence continued. He even placed new people in my life exactly when I needed them.”
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Explore Study Abroad
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Semester Programs
Explore our semester study abroad opportunities, including the two Wheaton faculty-led programs, Semester in Jerusalem and Wheaton in Mexico, and over 60 approved partner programs.
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Summer Programs
Wheaton College offers summer academic experiences - opportunities to study, travel, and engage with other cultures - lead by Wheaton College faculty to many locations abroad. Learn about the diverse offering of summer opportunities.
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GPS Global Engagement
Wheaton students, faculty and staff engage in research, projects, and development around the world.
Danning Lu - 2020 Global Scholar Award Recipient Published in Journal for Undergraduate Ethnography
Leilani Danning Lu, 2020 Global Scholar Award recipient and current graduate student at Yale University recently had her Global Scholar funded research entiltled “Cultivating Vibrant Gardens in Urban Communities: Success Factors of Community Gardens in Beijing and Shanghai” published in The Journal for Undergraduate Ethnography. We are excited for such an amazing opportunity for Danning.
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Connect with GPS!
Book an in-person or virtual appointment with a GPS study abroad staff member to explore Wheaton's study abroad programs and possibilities.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Global Programs and Studies (GPS) is actively monitoring COVID-19 developments via multiple outlets, including the U.S. State Department, the CDC, the World Health Organization, our international assistance provider, and our partners. GPS and the International Risk Assessment and Management Committee are carefully reviewing all Wheaton-sponsored international programs in light of the pandemic. See Wheaton’s COVID-19 Updates and Resource Page, which includes links to FAQs about international programming and other helpful resources.”