Hampshire College

The term "field study" at Hampshire refers to any academic work or study which must be conducted in a particular place ("field site") away from the college (international or domestic) and is not a Hampshire-sponsored Exchange Program. To explore the differences between Hampshire Field Study and Hampshire Exchange, please visit Global Opportunities. 

Students are eligible to go on field study during Division II and the 1st semester of Division III. For general information on field study, please refer to the Academic Policies section of Non Satis Non Scire (student handbook) or contact the Center for Academic Support and Advising (CASA).

Students interested in international field study opportunities work with their faculty committees and the Global Education Office (GEO) to devise the international experience most applicable to the student's concentration. This may mean enrollment in an overseas university or with a study-abroad program provider. It might also take the form of a self-designed semester of field research. The GEO offers advising and resource support to assist students in evaluating international field study opportunities.

After identifying the option that best meets their individual goals, students will need to visit CASA to discuss their field study plans and go through the process of applying for field study. For more information on applying for field study, please review the "Apply for Field Study" section under Application Procedures.

Research Your Options

• Search Databases for Study Abroad Opportunities
• Review a Sampling of Programs
• Visit the Global Education Office
  • explore our resource library, read Experience Reports submitted by students, or meet with our staff
• Explore International Internships, Volunteer or Service Learning Possibilities
• Sign up for GEO's Study Abroad Email Listserv