International Opportunities
There are many ways to develop a global perspective while at Marlboro College. These pages offer information on how Marlboro students do that. In addition to studying abroad, an international understanding can be nurtured right on Marlboro's campus. Live with a student who's just returned from a six-month internship in Senegal or Guatemala. Take classes with professors experienced in international research, and attend presentations offered by students returning from abroad. Participate in one of the many intercultural events sponsored by the World Studies Office. Ride a college van 15 miles to the School for International Training (SIT), where students are welcome to attend events with a culturally diverse student body representing the continents of the world. Marlboro offers everyone international opportunities, here on the hill and beyond.
Welcome to the World Studies Office in the
Gander Center for World Studies
In the summer of 2006, major renovations to the Presser building created a new and dynamic space dedicated to internationally related matters. In May 2008, the building was formally renamed and dedicated to President Roderick Gander (1981-1996) who was a leader in developing international opportunities at Marlboro College. A key accomplishment under the helm of Rod Gander was the formalization of the World Studies Program, an academic program with joint sponsorship between Marlboro College and the School for International Training.
If you are looking for study abroad opportunities, language faculty, director and associate director of World Studies, students working on plan with internationally-related concentrations, this is the place. And, don’t miss our crowning jewel, a spacious lounge/library where all members of the Marlboro Community are welcome to use World Studies resources, hold meetings, host events or just spend a quiet moment leafing through the many publications we house.
The World Studies Office supports a variety of international efforts including Marlboro’s academic program, the World Studies Program (WSP), study abroad, hosting international students and scholars, international/intercultural programming on campus and assisting faculty-led international trips. Stop by for a visit to further explore these opportunities. Better yet, bring your own burning ideas that we can take and run with.