Arclight Programs
International Affairs-Focused Education Abroad
Prepare your students for internationally focused careers through education abroad experiences that connect academic study with practitioners, institutions, and the real-world practice of international cooperation.
Arclight partners with colleges and universities to offer academically rigorous programs in Strasbourg, France, and other European centers of international cooperation. Designed for students pursuing careers in diplomacy, public policy, the Foreign Service, government, and related fields, our programs extend learning beyond the classroom through direct engagement with the institutions and professionals shaping today’s international landscape.
Our Programs
International Security Studies
An interdisciplinary program examining contemporary security through the lens of diplomacy, international institutions, and public policy.
Policy Dialogue — Students engage scholars, practitioners, and policymakers representing diverse perspectives on today’s international security challenges.
Institutional Engagement — Visits, briefings, and discussions connect classroom learning with organizations where international cooperation and security policy are developed and implemented.
Career Preparation — Professional engagement and an applied policy capstone paper help students develop analytical, research, and communication skills for graduate study and internationally focused careers.
Global Environmental Justice
An interdisciplinary exploration of environmental policy, sustainability, and international cooperation.
Policy Dialogue — Students examine environmental challenges through conversations with scholars, practitioners, and institutional leaders working at the intersection of science, policy, and global governance.
Institutional Engagement — Field experiences connect environmental issues with the institutions and communities developing collaborative responses across Europe.
Career Preparation — Professional engagement and an applied policy capstone paper help students develop analytical, research, and communication skills for graduate study and internationally focused careers.
Academic Framework
Arclight programs are designed to integrate smoothly into existing university curricula while meeting the expectations of students, faculty, and study abroad offices.
- School of Record: University of Connecticut (confirm final language)
- Academic Credit: Six U.S. credits across two courses per program
- Language of Instruction: English
- Program Format: Four weeks in Europe plus pre-departure and post-program coursework
- Capstone Experience: Applied policy paper integrating academic research, institutional engagement, and field experience
The capstone serves as the academic culmination of each program while providing students with a substantial writing sample suitable for graduate school applications, internships, and professionally focused portfolios.
Bringing Arclight to Your Institution
Arclight works with study abroad offices and academic leadership to establish partnerships that fit existing institutional processes.
During our initial conversations, we can discuss affiliation agreements, academic credit, school-of-record arrangements, advising, student support, implementation timelines, and the practical considerations involved in making Arclight programs available to your students.
