GO Your Way
Explore The WOrld On your Terms
While Susquehanna University offers GO programs in over 50 countries, you can expand your study abroad opportunities with GO Your Way.
Your cultural immersion can occur in a different country or within the U.S. This unique program must be at least two weeks long and take place during summer or winter break. GO Your Way with prearranged programs that vary in length. Internship, volunteer, academic study programs OR design your own program based on your interests & academic goals.
Step 1: Meet with the GO Team
Your adventure starts with a one-on-one meeting with a GO Program advisor. They’ll help you explore your options and answer all your “what ifs.”
Step 2: Do Your Research
With GO Your Way, you get to take the lead and create a cross-cultural experience that’s as unique as you are. Whether you’re dreaming of taking classes in Tokyo, volunteering in Nepal or conducting research in Costa Rica — this is your chance to make it happen. Think about places you’ve always wanted to visit or global issues you’re passionate about.
Step 3: Submit Your Proposal
Once you’ve mapped out your plan, you’ll complete a simple application with short essays explaining your goals. Don’t stress — you’ll get support and feedback along the way. We recommend to only start making official plans once your proposal has been approved.
Academic Programs
Susquehanna’s international partnerships, listed as SU-in programs, often have summer courses. Additionally, the organizations that host our GO Long programs, such as CIEE, Global Semesters and Arcadia, have summer and winter programs that are great options for GO Your Way. And there are many other good program provider/organizations available. You can often earn academic credit to transfer back to Susquehanna when you complete your program. Just ask us!
Service and Volunteer Programs
A service-oriented GO Your Way program lets you lend a helping hand to communities in need, while fulfilling your GO requirement at the same time. There are many different service organizations, such as Projects Abroad, that can help you plan your program.
Internships
Complete an internship in a cross-cultural setting. Not only do you get experience in the career field of your choice, but interning abroad can open your eyes to new and different aspects of that career. It’s a great experience to put on your resume, as employers are continuously looking for applicants who have had cross-cultural experiences.
Self-Designed Program
A self-designed program is one that you build yourself from the ground up. It’s a good option if you’re comfortable traveling independently and passionate about a particular issue, place or idea that you want to explore through a cross-cultural experience. You can also jumpstart a senior research project or get involved in community-based research.
Looking for some inspiration to help plan your program?
Some students have completed an Irish Studies summer program to explore Celtic mythology, Irish literature, and the country’s rich cultural history. Another student volunteered in rural Tanzania, supporting local education initiatives while gaining firsthand insight into East African culture and community development. A theatre major interned at a theatre company in Iceland gaining professional experience while building cross-cultural communication skills.
Other students have traveled near and far in recent years to places like Jamaica, Samoa, Germany, Costa Rica, Peru, Cyprus, Scotland, Japan, Romania, Canada, Mexico, Morocco, Singapore and Cuba.
With opportunities like the annual GO Your Way Fair, the GO Team is here to provide information and options to tailor your experience to your interests.
Where Passion Meets Purpose
Straight from the Nest
“My major has prepared me for my future career by providing a much better understanding of human behavior and enhancing my self-awareness. The GO program further developed my cultural sensitivity and personal conscientiousness during my study abroad trip.”
— Eve Morris ’24
“I chose Susquehanna University mostly for its family feel, but I also really appreciated the study abroad GO program, which allows you to study in another country for an entire semester or a few weeks.”
— Clint Rowe ’25
“Something I have experienced at Susquehanna that I wouldn’t find anywhere else is our Global Opportunities (GO) program. I studied abroad in Maastricht, Netherlands, where I learned so much about their culture and myself. It was the best time of my life. The GO program is my favorite part of being at Susquehanna.”
— Kennedy Landers ’25
“One of the experiences I think is special at Susquehanna is our study abroad trip through the Global Opportunities (GO) program. I spent an entire semester in London, where I had my international internship and traveled to 11 different countries. I got really close with some of my friends and learned amazing real-world experiences with my internship and with learning how to travel.”
— Sarah Bower ’25
