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Study Abroad

The Myers-Lawson School of Construction offers study abroad opportunities for Building Construction and Construction Engineering and Management students at several universities. 

Fill out the application linked below before the deadline and give the form to your advisor

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Study Abroad Application.pdf

Fall Semester Deadline
Feb. 15

Spring Semester Deadline
Sept. 15

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Building Construction
Renee Ryan

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Construction Engineering and Management
Ashley Johnson

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Service Learning

VT Faculty-Led: Adobe Masonry Construction in Pisac, Peru

In this Myers-Lawson-School-of-Construction-hosted study abroad program, you'll apply classroom-learned construction management skills to a real-world project: constructing venue entrance signs using traditional adobe masonry. This unique experience blends academics, cultural immersion, and tangible community impact, giving you a hands-on global education that extends far beyond the classroom.

Location: Pisac, Peru
Duration: 7-10 days

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Study Abroad Program Options

Browse all construction-related study abroad trips and exchanges via the Global Education Office's program search.

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