International Field Studies
• Make your break week count by earning academic credit while immersing yourself in new cultures through exclusive NC international experiences.
• Engage with global organizations to build real-world skills, enhance your education, and gain a competitive edge for your future career.
• Many of our International Field Studies are customized for specific Schools of Study and programs at Niagara College, allowing students to apply the skills learned in the classroom in a real-world setting while adding a global lens to their studies. This experience enables students to learn about international practices, deepening their learning and broadening their understanding in a global context.
• You can only be funded once by BWR to participate in a Be World Ready experience during your time at NC.
• Free time is limited during these action-packed weeks, filled with cultural and vocational activities.
• BWR International Field Studies are thoughtfully designed and evaluated to demonstrate how the experiences abroad contribute to the specific targets of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)*.
Explore Upcoming IFS Opportunities
“My time abroad with the Be World Ready program was a dream come true and a truly life-changing experience. I have always been fascinated with learning about different cultures and Be World Ready allowed me to not only learn about a different culture, but also explore it for myself. The benefits of doing so have been numerous and have permeated into every aspect of my life. This experience touched me on many levels, it broadened my perspective and benefited me both personally and professionally.”
Arthur Franco Student, Business Administration – Accounting (Co-op) International Field Studies Ireland, 2023
* The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all UN Member States in 2015, is a global blueprint for peace, prosperity, and sustainability. At its core are 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), calling for action from all countries to end poverty, improve health, education, and equality, foster economic growth, and address climate change while preserving oceans and forests.
Prepare yourself for this International Adventure
Be World Ready Course (SOCL 1128) is a mandatory part of your learning experience abroad that will help you develop intercultural competencies, global leadership skills, and international employability expertise. Taken during the term you will participate in your International Field Study, this 14 week course, wraps around your BWR International Field Study experience, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching global learning adventure.
This unique course provides an opportunity to:
• Connect with your peers in a dynamic and interactive learning environment, building camaraderie before your journey abroad
• Develop essential skills to confidently navigate your global experience and return with resume-boosting insights, enhanced intercultural competencies, and interview-ready examples to showcase your growth
Course modules include:
• BWR competencies
• Intercultural learning
• United Nations’ SDGs
• Community engagement
• Indigenous perspectives
• Reflective learning and global leadership
Some specialized IFS programs will offer additional vocational credit for the learning abroad experience.
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Explore Opportunities
Visit our website to browse cultural and global engagement opportunities available to you.
Complete your Application
Complete the online application or registration for your chosen program.
Prepare for your Journey
Complete all course and grant requirements, shared with you in advance of your departure by the Be World Ready team.
Information provided in this brochure is accurate as of May 1, 2025 and is subject to change at any time. Applicants are responsible for consulting the Be World Ready website for the most up to date information. Please note information may differ from what is on the website. Information on the website is deemed to be the most accurate source.