Globalization in the 21st century, which is breaking down barriers of time and distance, makes it imperative that today’s students be as comfortable in Shanghai, Mumbai, or Mexico as they are in Boston, Chicago, or Los Angeles.

So, just as service learning helps Northeastern students engage with Boston, our global learning experiences connect them with the world. And because experiential learning is Northeastern’s particular strength, these connections are broad and deep, frequently going well beyond standard foreign study programs.

For example, the international office of our cooperative education program offers co-op positions in 33 countries, working for a wide variety of employers, ranging from multinational corporations in Europe to international service organizations in Asia. To succeed in these positions, Northeastern students must immerse themselves in the culture of their host country, gaining a deeper understanding that leads to success, wherever in the world their paths take them.