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Life Pacific University values experiential and cross-cultural learning.
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About Global Life • Why Global Life? • Global Life Options • Short-term Experiences • Study Abroad • International Internships • Quick Links • Contact
About Global Life
We are committed to providing opportunities for our students to participate in off-campus study programs. These programs offer unique opportunities for students to make the globe their classroom, going beyond the confines of the traditional classroom experience.
Global Life has three areas of focus as part of the Study Abroad programs:
- Short-Term Cross-Cultural Experiences
- Semester Study Abroad/Away
- International Internships
Why Global Life?
Global Life options
Short-Term Experiences
Three-day to three-week ministry, service, and awareness trips during which students work with the people and culture of a specific country.
Study Abroad
The Study Abroad Program advances the academic goals of Life Pacific University by developing and promoting a variety of international educational opportunities.
International internships
The International Internship program is designed to give students experienced-based, hands-on training in Christian service in a global context.
Short-term Experiences
Short-term Cross-Cultural Experiences are a three-day to three-week ministry, service, and awareness trip during which students work with the people and culture of a specific country. This time is specifically designed for a team of students, both individually and corporately, to experience and understand Christ and His kingdom from a perspective outside their home culture of the United States. Every LPU student is encouraged to complete a short-term cross-cultural trip in order to expand their education and participate in an empowering experience.
Spring 2022
Hawaii
March 19–26, 2022
Cuba
March 19–26, 2022
Summer 2022
Cambodia
May 16–29, 2022
Greece
May 16–29, 2022
Europe
May 16–29, 2022
STudy ABroad
The Study Abroad Program advances the academic goals of Life Pacific University by developing and promoting a variety of international educational opportunities. Students will maintain a full course load via online options with Life Pacific University and by completing an internship with Foursquare Mission International field personel. Study Away Programs serve to promote the practical development of degree specific knowledge and skills by facilitating internship opportunities in cities throughout the United States. Students maintain a full course load through Life Pacific University’s online program and complete an internship under the guidance of their academic department.
Programs are currently postponed.
International Internships
The International Internship program is designed to give students experienced based, hands on training in Christian service in a global context. Under the leadership of a mentor, Interns will develop in leadership, relational skills, and skills related to their major. Global Life networks with FMI and field personnel in order to match students to field sites.
Why travel with Global Life?
Build Connections
LPU is blessed to have connections through the Foursquare Church with missionaries across the world. That means when you travel with Global Life, you travel with family. Travel to new locations. Experience new cultures. And make lasting connections that will serve as a catalyst into your future.
Discover Your Calling
Traveling to cultures and places different than what you’re used to helps you in the journey of self-discovery. Many find that their experiences set a course for their life that they never would have found had they not taken a leap of faith and journeyed to an unfamiliar place.
Learn More
When you travel with Global Life, you’ll have the opportunity to apply everything you’ve been learning in the classroom directly to real-world situations. You’ll find yourself challenged and stretched to grow with new experiences and cultures that expand your worldview.
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Global Life
Office Hours: 8am-5pm PT, Monday – Friday
Call or Text: (909) 599-5433
Email: globallife@lifepacific.edu