Lyman Briggs students have a world of options when it comes to earning credit and valuable experiences abroad and away from East Lansing.
Education Abroad
Michigan State University is a world leader in education abroad, and Lyman Briggs College is active in creating options for its students. Every year, students have dozens of options in programs led by LBC faculty, partner programs, and more.
Upcoming LBC Faculty-Led Programs
There are two upcoming Briggs faculty-led programs happening in Summer 2026. The links below will take you to official program listings in the MSU Education Abroad Portal, Via-TRM. Log in with your MSU NetID and password to access these.
- American Colonialism and the Creation of Biodiversity in Panama, led by LBC Biology faculty J.P. Lawrence and LBC Science and Society faculty Lisa Fink.
- Health and Medicine: History, Present and Future in Paris, France, led by LBC Science and Society faculty members Richard Parks and Daniel Thiel.
Anyone Can Participate
We are committed to providing all students with education abroad opportunities. In addition to helping students choose, plan, and finance their experiences, MSU provides a variety of resources to prepare students of all backgrounds for enriching cross-cultural journeys abroad.
Start your journey
- Visit the Office of Education Abroad in 109 International Center
- Attend the Global Learning Expo in the fall semester
- Speak with an Academic Advisor
- Watch your email for information sessions throughout the year
Within the United States: Education Away
LBC students can also choose to study and earn course credit in distinctive locations within the United States through Education Away programs.
Funding
MSU and LBC offer both financial aid and scholarships to students traveling abroad. You can find information about LBC scholarships for education abroad on the main scholarships page of our website.
Watch your email for the LBC applications and visit the International Studies & Programs Scholarships webpage for many MSU funding opportunities.
