Learning Firsthand - Foreign Language
Study Abroad
Roanoke College offers many study abroad programs that allow students to earn academic credit while outside the United States.
May Term
May Term is approximately a three week period during which students can participate in a wide array of Intensive Learning opportunities, including travel courses as well as on-campus courses.
Summer Scholars Program
The Summer Scholars Program at Roanoke College is a grant program that enables qualified students to conduct intensive, independent research for eight to twelve weeks during the summer.
Independent Study
Independent studies provide students with a practical application of their particular majors or more specialized study in a particular area.

Roanoke professors share their personal stories
"America was always a dream in my mind. I thought it was just glass and diamonds; I always imagined America to be the last step to heaven," Rubongoya said.
