Global Programs and Studies
Developing global Christians through sustained, meaningful intercultural study and engagement.
The Wheaton Network Initiative on Gender, Development and Christianity
Our goal is to foster conversations about the intersections of nonprofit and development work and gendered realities within a Christian perspective.
What's Happening at GPS?
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Study in Mexico!
Apply Now for spring 2026! The WiM application is open with a deadline of Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Applications will be reviewed and considered on a rolling basis as space permits.
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From Wheaton to Shanghai
Launching in spring 2026, this dual-site semester program offers courses in Chinese language and culture. Open to all language levels from beginner to advanced. Attend an Info Session on Tues, March 18th @ 3:15 in MCA 236 to find out more!
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Explore Study Abroad
Schedule a 1:1 advising meeting with the GPS team! If none of the available appointment times work for you, please reach out to gps@wheaton.edu to connect.
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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!
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Study Abroad Welcome Back Dinner
If you studied abroad in Spring 2023, GPS would like to invite you to the Study Abroad Welcome Back Dinner! Come chat with other study abroad alumni and share your experiences abroad.
August 30, 5:30pm in SSB 208
GPS Voices
Our students engage in a wide variety of international opportunities at Wheaton.
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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Explore our semester study abroad opportunities, including the two Wheaton faculty-led programs, Semester in Jerusalem and Wheaton in Mexico, and over 50 approved partner programs.
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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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Book an in-person or virtual appointment with a GPS study abroad staff member to explore Wheaton's study abroad programs and possibilities.
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Printing, Propaganda, and Progress
Explore the impact of technology on Western Europe and Christianity since the invention of the printing press in 1440.
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Winners of the GPS Photo Contest
A Global Lens: Changing Perspectives
Over 175 photos were submitted and our panel of judges selected the winners in four submission categories: Engagements, Environments, Experiences and Judges' Choice. Thank you to all of the students who submitted photos and shared stories that highlight the numerous international off-campus learning opportunities available at Wheaton College!
Virtual Study Abroad Fair Info Session Schedule
Thursday, September 17th
(Click "Join" at the session time to attend any virtual Info Session)
Afternoon Sessions
| Session Time | Program Name | Session Host | Session Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 - 12:20 pm | Wheaton in Chicago | Christy Vosburg | Join |
| Wheaton in México | Dr. Timothy Klingler | Join | |
| Wheaton in Quebec | Dr. Sheri Abel | Join | |
| Tel Shimron Excavations | Jennifer Hutchins | Join | |
| 2:00 - 2:20 pm | Human Needs and Global Resources (HNGR) | Corrie Johnson | Join |
| Semester in Jerusalem | Dr. Chris Vlachos | Join | |
| Wheaton in England | Dr. Christine Colon | Join | |
| Wheaton in Querétaro | Dr. Timothy Klingler | Join | |
| 3:20 - 3:40 pm | BestSemester Scholars' Semester in Oxford | Jordan Smith | Join |
| IAU in Aix-en-Provence, France | Kurt Schick | Join | |
| ISDSI - Sustainable Development Studies | Jonas Emery | Join | |
| TCC Semester in Spain | Elizabeth Maki | Join | |
| Uganda Studies Program at UCU | Rachel Robinson | Join | |
| 3:40 - 4:00 pm | Wheaton in México | Dr. Timothy Klingler | Join |
| FPE Abroad | International Study Program | Capt. David Iglesias | Join | |
| Tel Shimron Excavations | Jennifer Hutchins | Join | |
| Wheaton in Germany | Dr. Clint Shaffer | Join | |
| 4:00 - 4:20 pm | Human Needs and Global Resources (HNGR) | Corrie Johnson | Join |
| Semester in Jerusalem | Dr. Chris Vlachos | Join | |
| Wheaton in the Holy Lands | Dr. George Kalantzis | Join | |
| Wheaton in Spain | Profe Sharenda Barlar | Join | |
| 4:40 - 5:00 pm | Pilgrimage to Santiago | Profe Sharenda Barlar | Join |
| Wheaton in England | Dr. Christine Colon | Join | |
| Wheaton in the Holy Lands | Dr. George Kalantzis | Join | |
| Wheaton in Querétaro | Dr. Timothy Klingler | Join |
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Wheaton in Québec
Study in French-speaking Québec—its culture, history, cinema, folklore, literature, and song.
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Wheaton in Querétaro
Live in and learn about the cultures, languages, and peoples of Querétaro in México!
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Arts in London
Attend concerts, theater, opera, and ballet and visit museums and art galleries while living in London!
The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship and the Gilman-McCain Scholarship are Now Open for Applications
The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship is open! Thinking about study abroad? Receive up to $5,000 (or $8,000 if you’re studying a Critical Need Language) if you are a Pell Grant recipient to go on a study abroad program!
The Gilman-McCain Scholarship application is also open! Receive $5,000 if you're a child dependent of active duty military member and receive any type of Title IV Federal Financial Aid to go on a study abroad program.
Student Deadline: Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 11:59pm PST
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