Global Independent Studies help integrate undergraduates' study abroad experience with the Brown curriculum. They create opportunities for student/faculty interaction that reflect collaborative learning at its best.

How GLISPs Work

• Students seek out on-campus Brown faculty with teaching or research experience in their proposed overseas study destinations
• Students design proposals for Global Independent Study Projects that include project goals, a syllabus and course calendar, a bibliography, and a timeline for regular communication with their Brown faculty mentors
• Students and faculty identify resources in the host country--such as archives, museums, on-site experts in given disciplines, cultural events, and NGOs--that are unavailable in Providence
• The proposal clearly defines required assignments and describes how student work will be assessed 

Student Outcomes

• Students receive academic credit equivalent to one Brown course for their GLISPs.
• The GLISP can establish a foundation for continued work in the senior year, including senior capstones and honors theses.
• Particularly noteworthy GLISP projects are showcased on campus the year following the study abroad experience.