Since its inception in 1971, Washington and Lee’s Spring Term Abroad program has taken countless students around the world with unique classes focused on immersive learning.
Spring Term Abroad Archive (22 Stories)
Senior Ryan Doty reflects on his time at Washington and Lee and the experiences he’ll carry with him into his next chapter.
Brandon Bishop ’26's journey shows how W&L’s global opportunities, language instruction and fellowships can transform a student’s path.
Mouton entered college with plans to be a surgeon, but a sociology class changed his career path.
Barr’s love of nature led her to a biology major and getting her scuba certification with the Outing Club.
Mariam Drammeh ’25 has approached research, internships and campus involvement with an eye toward a future rooted in service to others.
W&L has allowed Soderberg to explore a wide array of passions, from dance and art to math and business.
Munck has pursued her filmmaking passion through class projects, summer research and the Film Society Club.
Marvelli enjoys building a community on campus as an RA and through her academic work.
Valuable connections with professors have opened Hulsey’s world to new subjects and opportunities to make an impact.
By enlisting guidance from the W&L science community, Emma Marvelli ’27 combined a Spring Term abroad class with summer research to better understand Virginia meta-basalts and their potential for combating climate change.
Students in the Spring Term Abroad course Statistics in Korean Music explore mathematics in the traditional and contemporary music of Korea.
As one of the first Spring Term abroad classes offered at W&L, The Play’s the Thing: Shakespeare in Performance continues to impact the cohort of alumni who took that initial trip to England.
Ben Bankston ’25 is finding opportunities at W&L to challenge himself in and out of the classroom.
Scott’s passion for the environment carries over from the classroom to opportunities on campus and beyond.
With medical school on the horizon, Tyler embraces many opportunities such as research fellowship, studying abroad and sorority life.
A global politics and economics double major, Dantini found his ‘home’ on campus with the University Singers.
The premiere event will be followed by a student-led discussion about their experiences and the creative journey in producing the films.
W&L students in this Spring Term’s “Swedish Theater” course were immersed in culture during their three weeks in Stockholm, Sweden.
Washington and Lee’s Class of 2023 includes nine recipients of the Certificate of International Immersion awarded by W&L’s Center for International Education.
Students in Elliott King’s Spring Term class, “Modern Art in Barcelona,” are being steeped in Spanish art, history and architecture during an unforgettable educational trip to Barcelona and Madrid.
Students in Michael and Lena Hill’s Spring Term course are discovering what inspired writers of past generations.