Undergraduate Global Opportunities
Lancers Abroad
Individual Study Abroad and Internship Opportunities
Lancers Abroad is CBU's term for individual study abroad and internship opportunities. This signifies that an individual Lancer has decided to go abroad. This doesn't mean that you will be alone as other CBU students may join, but the programs you join will have students from other school participate as well.
CBU partners with providers to host study abroad programs in around 40 countries and over 100 cities throughout the world. Our providers are gifted in caring for our students and curating significant cultural experiences for them to engage with abroad.
*Note: The programs available are subject to change. Current students, please see calbaptist.terradotta.com for the latest information.
Study Exchange Programs
With study abroad through exchange, students are sent directly to a partner university. This can sometimes be more convenient than going through a third-party provider. Students pay CBU's tuition and cover room/board, food and other expenses, just like they would during a normal semester at CBU. Another benefit of exchange is that institutional aid and scholarships apply to tuition, unlike many study abroad opportunities through third-party providers. The exchange option offers a much wider variety of courses and programs than traditional study abroad through third-party providers. Typically, courses are also pre-approved by the University Registrar, saving students time with the evaluation process from the university.
*Note: The programs available are subject to change. Current students, please see calbaptist.terradotta.com for the latest information.
Faculty-Led Experiences
International Faculty-Led Experiences are hands-on learning opportunities that integrate academic curriculum with community engagement globally and help students gain a better understanding of their discipline through ongoing, structured reflection during the off-campus experience and after they return to campus. Many of these experiences, while based on certain disciplines, are open to students from all majors. Trips average 1 to 2 weeks, with the longest running for a month. The trip sizes vary; anywhere from 5 to 40 students. There are 29 faculty-led experiences planned for the 2025-2026 academic year, and many more are being developed for future years.
*Note: Below are a few programs that CBU has offered. Some programs may not be offered this academic year. Current students can refer to our International Faculty-Led Experience Page for the latest information.
South Korea Eco Tour
The South Korea eco tour-based experience will be 9 days and provides students of all majors with an understanding of both theory and practical applications of concepts surrounding international ecotourism. Students will interact with the local communities and learn about being responsible tourists and stewards of the natural world.
Sport Performance Psychology in London
The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences will take students studying Sport Performance Psychology to London to visit different athletic facilities to see how athletes are cared for in the modern sports world. Some sites include Wimbledon, Fulham Football Club, and even partaking in a High Tea Ceremony.
CAVAD in Italy
Travel to Florence, Venice, and Rome with the Architecture Department. This program is integral to completing the M.Arch. program at CBU. Students will experience an intensive, multi-week academic study of the architecture and urbanism of Italy through readings, discussion, and observational/analytical sketching.
Nursing in Thailand
Join the College of Nursing for this exceptional experience in Chiang Klang, Thailand. A handful of students will enjoy this nursing practicum overseas. Nursing students will travel to Thailand and serve marginalized communities as part of the Thailand Community Health International Immersion experience. Enrollment in a course is required before traveling to Thailand.
Global Health Engagement in Canada
The College of Health Science at California Baptist University is dedicated to seeking global engagement and partnership opportunities. These international partnerships allow for unique educational programs and research collaboration.
Engineering Heart Hackathon Competition
CBU's College of Engineering recruits students to form a team to compete in an international Heart Hackathon Competition, where they are tasked to design artificial hearts. Last year (2024), the team came in second place!
School of Education in Indonesia
Students in the School of Education will be able to engage in a comparative education exercise. The goal is to see the differences or similarities between education systems in the United States and in different locations abroad.
Global Practicum Courses
Global Practicums are courses that allow students to opt into a global experience that includes observation, practice, and discipline-driven service to provide students with opportunities to apply skills learned throughout the semester in an international context. Students receive credit for their experience and pay a fee that covers the cost of the international trip, logistical details, and more. All international, academic faculty-led travel should be tied to a global practicum or academic program requirement.