Students who desire the opportunity to gain a broad introduction to a variety of cultures through our Global Experiences Trips. Students take a class taught by two LCU professors from different academic disciplines during the Spring semester. Students and professors then travel to multiple sites over three weeks during the next May experiencing the cultural, history, and sites you have studied.
We offer 2-3 Global Experiences Trip per year and in the past, students have taken trips from Greece to Ireland and Rome to London, with multiple stops in between. This class counts for a Cultural Awareness credit on student’s degree plans.
To see the courses offered next, check out the descriptions below, as well as the most frequently asked questions about these trips. Then, click the link to apply now.
Japan 2026
Enjoy Japan's historical, cultural (and pop-cultural), and religious contours while discovering opportunities to learn how to create digital media content that enables students to meaningfully convey, reflect on, and interpret their experiences to people and institutions outside the course. Students will visit cities such as Tokyo, Nagoya, and Kyoto. They will see significant cultural locations from the Imperial Palace to the future feeling Akihabara district. From historical sites, such as Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima to more modern locations, such as Studio Ghibli Park, students will be able to explore a wide variety of Japanese history and culture. Trip leaders are Dr. Jeremy Hegi and Nathan Richardson.
Scotland to France 2026
Students will embark on a transformative journey through Scotland, England, and France, where history, science, the arts, and breathtaking landscapes converge. Traveling by train and on foot, learners will fully experience iconic destinations such as the picturesque Lothians of Scotland and the “Festival City” —Edinburgh, England’s Lake District and the world’s most powerful metropolitan area—Greater London, the rolling countryside of the Ile de France and the historic center of culture—Paris. Through visits to historic landmarks, natural parks, and vibrant communities, this course fosters a deep connection with both the past and the present and blends site-based learning with thoughtful reflection on the interplay of human activity and God’s created world. Trip leaders are Dr. Kregg Fehr and Jessica Rogers.
Switzerland to Greece 2026
This trip will explore Europe’s rich cultural, historical, and Olympic legacies, tying together breathtaking landscapes and remarkable cities. We’ll begin in the stunning Swiss Alps, visiting Interlaken, Grindelwald, and Lauterbrunnen, reflecting on Switzerland’s role in winter sports and its hosting of the 1928 and 1948 Winter Olympics. We then head to Italy, where we will visit cities such as Venice, Florence, Rome and Naples. No trip with an Olympic theme would be complete without visiting Greece, beginning in Athens, where we’ll explore the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of the Olympics, with visits to the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and other ancient landmarks. Trip leaders are Dr. Haley Burton and Dr. Chris Huggins.
All of these trips will leave in May, 2026. Trips are usually three weeks in duration. Specific departure and arrival dates will be communicated to applicants in the Fall of 2025.
We are doing our best to have it cost $5,000 or less per person. As you may know, this is very inexpensive for a 3-week trip to Europe. This cost includes everything (flights, hotels, meals, trains, museums, concerts, etc.).
Out-of-pocket expenses which are not included in the trip charges include passport charges, visas, cost of passport photos, cost of birth certificates or other documentation needed for passport applications, ISIC cards, health-related expenses such as immunizations, spending money for souvenirs, snacks, postcards, stamps, independent meals, and optional excursions. We would encourage you to bring $500-$1,000 of additional spending cash on the trip.
The initial $250 will be due with your application by October 15th. This is only refundable if you are not accepted to a trip. The next $ 1,500 will be due by November 15th. We will need this to start booking flights, hotels, and ground transportation. It is not refundable. The final $3,250 will be due at the start of the spring semester. It will be listed as a course fee so you can take this part out as a student loan if you need.
If you are a United States citizen, then you will need a passport. If you are an international student, then you may need a Schengen Visa. A copy of your passport is due when you return your acceptance letter. If you do not have a passport, you will need to apply by October 15, 2025. Failure to show receipt of application by November 15, 2025 will make you ineligible for the trip.
Yes. Each country has its own requirements. The requirements will be communicated upon acceptance. Proof of required vaccinations needs to be submitted to the Global Campus office by February 28th, 2026.
Yes and no. The university does provide travel insurance for each student. The university does NOT provide separate major medical coverage for students. Typically, your current insurance, either through the university or through your parents, will also cover you while you are traveling. You are encouraged to check with your insurance carrier about coverage while you are traveling in a foreign country.
Yes, we will be traveling in a group and you will need to stay with the group. Going off on your own and refusing to participate in the trip activities will be cause for you being sent home early at your own expense.
Yes, absolutely! Failure to do so could result in you being sent home early, at your cost.
Not necessarily. If you choose to take the course for credit, then you have to pass the class to go on the trip. However, you may wish to audit the class. If you choose to audit the course, your obligations for course work may be less than a student taking the course for credit, but you will still need to attend all courses and do work designated by the course instructor.
YES! It counts as 3 hours towards this requirement.
Students who have completed at least one year at LCU, are in good standing with Student Life, good standing with the Business Office, and are in good standing academically.
Each May trip will be capped at 20 students. Each trip will have a waitlist, so if you aren't initially accepted, don't lose hope. Open spaces can and do become available.