Study Abroad

The University of Richmond encourages all students to consider one of our many study abroad opportunities. Learn and experience different cultures, customs, people, and food. For classical studies majors, nothing compares to spending a summer, semester, or year studying in countries like Italy or Greece. You might even participate in an archaeological field somewhere in the Mediterranean. We guarantee you will find it both rewarding and a big change of pace. Read more about what some of our students had to say about their time abroad.

The University of Richmond has been recognized as the "Hottest College for International Studies," and it's no wonder. More than 65% of students study abroad. Their travels often inspire a major thesis topic and lead to more in-depth research upon returning to Richmond. For information on studying abroad, visit the Office of International Education. 

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  • Considerations By Year

    First-Year Students

    Students should consider where they want to go, ponder how these preferences fit with their intended academic goals, and research the schedules of their prospective majors. Double majors, especially those in the Robins School of Business, need to plan their curriculum carefully to work in study abroad; the earlier they begin the process, the better. 

    Second-Year Students

    As a student’s academic focus and major come into focus, study abroad plans should become concrete. Classics majors should begin weighing which semester to be abroad in their junior year based on when the junior/senior seminar is due that year. 

    Third-Year Students

    Students should plan to study abroad in this year.

    Fourth-Year Students

    Many of our students have participated in archaeological digs in the summers before and after senior year. Traditional semester study abroad will be more difficult during this year.

  • Recommended Study Abroad Programs for Classical Studies

    Below is a list of programs recommended by the Department of Classical Studies for receiving classical studies transfer credit. To explore these and other programs, including summer programs, internships, and semester programs in other locations, as well as information on financial aid, scholarships, and application procedures, visit the Office of International Education.

  • Examples of Classics Majors Who Studied Abroad

    Emily Dixon
    Studyied at the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies, Rome.

    Lillie Izo
    Studyied at the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies, Rome.

    Tess Monks
    Studied at Oxford University and the University College Cork Greek Summer School in Ireland.

    Janis Lee
    Studied at the University College Cork Latin Summer School in Ireland.

    Maddie Phillips
    Studied at the Aditu Field School in Mortuary Archaeology and Osteology in Spain.

    Aimee Plaisance
    Studied at the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (ICCS) in Rome.

    Abby Johnson
    Studyied at the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (ICCS) in Rome.

    Lee Bocchus
    Studied at the Danish Institute for Study Abroad and enjoyed an extended tour following the migrations of the great poet Venantius Fortunatus.

    Marion Kruse
    Discovered his passion for ancient history at University of Edinburgh (and brought back the popular departmental tea).

    Patrick Hyde
    Got in touch with his Irish roots studying at National University of Ireland, Galway.

    Martha Crockett
    Studied Latin in French classes in Rennes, France.

    Claudia Cadena
    Studied a wide range of topics including Turkish language at Bilkent University in Ankara.

    Colby Ferguson
    Toured all of Sicily’s artistic and architectural treasures with the ICCS program.

    Jenny Riande
    Studied Chinese in Taiwan in the summer.

    Rachel Starry
    Enjoyed the American Academy in Rome summer course while also pursuing independent research in Rome.

    Katie Mitchell
    Indulged her love of Italian art with a semester in Tuscany at the Umbra Institute.