International Programs

The Office of International Programs at Marietta College includes a number of interlocking components that provide many opportunities for enhancing your international understanding and experience. Our staff works to provide programming and support services to our international student population on campus, and promotes international opportunities, whether internships, volunteer opportunities or study abroad programs to all Marietta College students.

As a former study abroad participant, I know firsthand the benefits to studying in another country. At Marietta College, we encourage our students to broaden their horizons and explore other perspectives in a number of academic classes with international themes, by interacting with our international student population or by participating in an overseas experience.

I encourage each person to explore our programs, and read testimonials from our students, staff and faculty about their overseas experiences. A trustee and alumna of the College recently remarked, “MC gives you the opportunities you never thought you’d have.” Take advantage of the unique overseas and domestic courses offered, and try something different.

Christy Burke
Director, International Programs

 

Marietta College Core Value: Internationalization

We are living in what has been called the "global village," a term which embodies a recognition that economic growth and political stability in the 21st Century will come through cooperative efforts among the nations of the world. Marietta College students will be prepared to thrive in a diverse, global society.

Marietta College is dedicated to promoting global values, and believes that an international perspective is essential for all graduates today.

 

International Programs Mission Statement

Anchored in the Marietta College core value of internationalization, the mission of International Programs is to promote meaningful cross-cultural experiences both on- and off-campus for all members of the college community.  Through academic, co-curricular, and residential opportunities for international learning and experience, we seek to develop deeper knowledge of global issues, greater skills in intercultural interaction, and tolerant attitudes conducive to cross-cultural understanding.

Our goals include:

  • fostering development of policies, practices, and procedures consistent with a campus environment that is open to and inclusive of people from around the globe
  • supporting the infusion of an international focus in academic and co-curricular programs
  • recruiting and providing program support for international students and scholars
  • encouraging short-term and long-term study abroad experiences
  • promoting opportunities for international professional development of faculty and staff
  • nurturing exchange agreements with strategically selected international sister institutions
  • coordinating with other individuals and units to secure resources for the healthy growth of international programs and opportunities.