Global Study

VT Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability students standing in front of water and mountains

Where Will Graduate School Take You?

Master of Natural resources students have the option of participating 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 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.

Our programs provide opportunities for graduate students and professionals from all disciplines and sectors to participate in these experiences and projects through our ten-day Global Study.

Can you choose your destination?

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

Students in the Online Master of Natural Resources may choose from the Global Study options offered while they are degree-seeking in the program. Upcoming locations include Chile, Costa Rica, Italy, New Zealand, and Vietnam.