Global Study

Where Will Graduate School Take You? 

Every MNR student participates in a ten-day Global Study experience to engage with real-world global environmental sustainability challenges. We follow Virginia Tech’s travel and study abroad policies to inform our decisions on destinations and timing. 

Developing intercultural competence

The Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability is committed to advancing the knowledge and practice of environmentally sustainable development in a rapidly urbanizing and globalizing world. To gain insights and provide our students with direct global experience, we have developed a strong network of partners and projects in various parts of the world. 

Each semester, our programs provide opportunities for graduate students and professionals from all disciplines and sectors to participate in these experiences and projects through our standard ten-day Global Study, a required part of our MNR degree.

Can you choose your destination? 

For the Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) students, the Global Study destination for each cohort is chosen by the faculty. Previous XMNR Global Study locations have included China, Egypt, India, Mexico, Morocco, South Africa, and Turkey.

Students in the Online Master of Natural Resources are able to choose from the Global Study options offered while they are degree-seeking in the program. Anticipated 2025 locations, focused on sustainability and ecosystems, include Chile, Fiji, and New Zealand. 

Past MNR locations for Global Study include: Argentina, Bali, Brazil, China, Croatia, Cuba, Estonia, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Finland, Morocco, Turkey, South Africa, and Switzerland.

Unable to travel abroad? 

If your circumstances might prevent you from traveling abroad for medical reasons, please discuss options with our admissions advisors when you inquire about the program.