Ogden Honors College Study Abroad Programs
Studying abroad as an undergraduate means taking a leap into new cultures, ideas, and possibilities. You’ll navigate unfamiliar cities, connect with people whose perspectives challenge your own, and see your studies come alive in real-world contexts. Every conversation, every street you walk, and every challenge you overcome builds confidence, adaptability, and cultural fluency. These experiences spark personal growth, fuel curiosity, and give you the kind of global perspective that sets you apart long after graduation.
Summer Programs
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LSU and Ogden Honors in London, Oxford, and Edinburgh
Program Overview
Spend your summer immersed in three of the world's most captivating cities, where every street, museum, performance hall, and historic landmark offers a new opportunity to learn, explore, and be inspired.
Beyond the classroom, you'll journey to some of Britain's most iconic destinations. Stand in awe at Stonehenge, wander the elegant streets of Bath and visit the Jane Austen Centre, explore the treasures of the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, and experience the rich history and distinctive culture of Edinburgh.
Locations: London, Oxford, Ambleside, and Edinburgh
Duration: ~3.5 weeks (Summer Term)
Credits: 6 HNRS credit hours
Eligibility: Open to all students with a 2.5 GPA or higher
Academic Experience
The LSU & Ogden Honors in London, Oxford, and Edinburgh program combines the academic strengths of Biological Sciences and Music with an unforgettable cultural experience in the United Kingdom. Rather than simply reading about scientific breakthroughs and artistic achievements, you'll encounter them firsthand through immersive experiences that bring your coursework to life.
Cultural Immersion
Outside the classroom, the UK becomes your campus. Students will:
- Visit the Roslin Institute, home of groundbreaking research that produced Dolly, the world's first cloned mammal
- See a performance at Wigmore Hall
- Watch a Shakespeare play at The Globe
- Visit Stonehenge
- Attend shows at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Summer in Seoul
Program Overview
Step into Seoul and explore the complexities of identity through the lens of Jacques Derrida’s concept of “otherness” in HNRS 2033: Otherness. This immersive research course invites you to examine how culture, history, and space shape our understanding of self and society—all while living in one of the world’s most iconic cities.
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Location: Seoul, South Korea
Duration: ~4 weeks (Summer Term)
Credits: 3 HNRS credit hours
Eligibility: Open to all students with a 3.0 GPA or higher
Academic Experience: HNRS 2033
This interdisciplinary honors research course is an introduction to scholarly writing and research in the social sciences. This course is designed to develop and improve your scholarly reading, writing, presentational, and research skills. You will conduct research in multiple ethnic heritage and racial identities, depending on your interests. This course offers you the chance to explore the cultural practices and social experiences that have given shape to the identity of the other person in our country.
Cultural Immersion
Outside the classroom, South Korea becomes your campus. Students will:
- Participate in a kimchi-making class
- Take a guided tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Rent hanboks, traditional Korean dress
- Stay overnight at Jogyesa Temple
LSU in Paris
Program Overview
LSU in Paris offers four weeks of concentrated classes and group excursions in France's capital city. Spend your summer living and studying on the Left Bank of the Seine, also known as La Rive Gauche. You will earn six hours of LSU credit pursuing courses in French language and culture, anthropology, and/or history, all while living in the City of Light.
This program is open to students of all disciplines.
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Location: Paris, France
Duration: ~4 weeks (Summer Term)
Credits: 6 LSU credits (students will choose two of the courses offered)
Eligibility: Open to all students with a 2.5 GPA or higher
Academic Experience
Choose from Honors, anthropology, history and French language courses during your time in Paris. Take courses on French history or literature, and you'll have the chance to visit some of the places discussed in person!
Cultural Immersion
Classes meet Monday though Thursday, with Wednesdays off to explore the city. Excursions may include:
- Mont Saint-Michel
- Musee des Arts Forains
- Cassis
- The Ubaye Valley
- Lyon
- Strasbourg
- St Malo
- Sarlat
LSU in Japan
Program Overview
Ever wanted to go to Japan, enjoy Japanese cuisine (from street stalls to ramen shops), spend a day as a samurai, experience the zen (of the tea ceremony, gardens, and shrines), explore the districts of Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Akihabara? Then join us on the 29-day LSU in Japan program and earn six LSU course credits while living in the famous cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka. Learn about language and culture, history and art, film and anime.
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Locations: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka
Duration: ~4 weeks (Summer Term)
Credits: 6 LSU credits (students will choose two of the courses offered)
Eligibility: Open to all students with a 2.5 GPA or higher
Academic Experience
Take courses in topics including Japanese history, language diversity in Japan, and an introduction to the Japanese language while creating memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
Cultural Immersion
Students will also visit other renowned parts of Japan such as Nikko, Kamakura, Nara, and Hiroshima.
- Hit the Golden Route of Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka
- Learn what modern Japan has to offer alongside ancient traditions going back centuries: tea ceremony and robots, samurai and manga, pilgrimages and bullet trains
- Taste incredible flavors in three distinct regions and a vibrant street food culture
Spring Break Programs
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HNRS 2009—Volcanoes, Art, and Culture
This excursion is a part of the HNRS 2009.90 course being offered during Spring 2026. You must be enrolled in the course to participate in this program!
A physical science course for non-science majors with an immersive Spring Break Excursion to Naples, Italy. Learn about, and then discover and experience, the powerful geological forces like volcanism and earthquakes that have shaped the Earth and human civilization in a course that includes a required experiential trip during LSU's spring break.
Learn about, and then explore how, Earth materials influence art, architecture, and daily life in Southern Italy. Experience the cultural and scientific significance of iconic sites like Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii, and the Bay of Naples through hands-on learning. You’ll gain a fresh perspective on how humans perceive and interact with the dynamic Earth beneath our feet.
HNRS 2013—A Historical View of German Surveillance States: Nazi Germany and East Germany
in Film and Literature
This is a program for anyone interested in German history and film! This excursion is a part of the HNRS 2013.60 course being offered during Spring 2026. You must be enrolled in the course to participate in this program!
Students learn about Germany’s history during the Nazi and East German periods, through scholarly articles, texts, and films. After studying the role of totalitarian control and surveillance in Germany, the class will visit Berlin during Spring Break to gain firsthand experiences with the ways the German government implemented total control, as well as how citizens reacted and, in some cases, resisted. Site visits will include: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, Hohenschönhausen Prison Memorial, the German Historical Museum and DDR Museum, the Topography of Terror, the Berlin Wall, and more.
