Study. Serve. Engage.

We offer semester, summer, and intensive month combo programs in select WorldStrides locations.

Semester: Your service schedule will be determined after your course schedule with the host university is finalized. On average, you will spend 5-10 hours per week at your service-learning host organization.

Highlights of Semester Study Abroad + Community Engagement Programs:

• Service completed part-time throughout fall or sprint semester
• Average 5-10 hours per week at your host organization
• Unique opportunity to engage with your host community while taking courses

Summer or Intensive Month: You will complete your study abroad program at your host university before beginning your community engagement experience. We add 4 weeks of full-time, community-engaged learning to the end of your study abroad program. You will confirm your service schedule during your last week of the study abroad program. On average, you will spend 20-25 hours per week at your host organization. 

Highlights of the Summer or Intensive Month Study Abroad + Community Engagement:

• Take 4-6 weeks of summer or intensive language courses followed by 4 weeks of full-time community-engaged learning
• Spend an extra 4 weeks abroad!
• Average 20-25 hours per week at your host organization
• Improve your language skills and familiarize yourself with the culture before serving at a host organization

All students participating in a community engagement program will be enrolled in our community-engaged learning course. This online course will provide you with a framework to reflect on your experience, learn about social issues affecting your host community, and demonstrate your professional and cultural competencies achieved during your time abroad.

Explore the following options to receive credit for your community engagement program:

Transfer Credit from University of South Florida (USF):

WorldStrides has partnered with USF to offer a transcript for all community engagement programs. Credit awarded will be based on completed service hours, reflection assignments and a supervisor evaluation. You will receive a letter grade and transcripts will be sent to your home university 2–3 months after the program ends. Each credit hour is based on 45 service hours.

• Semester: 1 credit, $275 (45 hours)
• Summer/Intensive Month: 2 credits, $275 (90 hours)

Credit for your home university:

Each university has a unique policy for granting credit, but many students have received “Independent Study” or “Special Topics” credit for their program. Talk to your advisor or department to find out what's possible.