International Study Centers as Hubs for Leadership Learning
Abstract
Study centers are an important context for international education. These established sites provide American students opportunities to learn and live in a different culture. Study centers play a crucial role in creating leadership learning opportunities for students who are studying at these international locations. This article shares how an established study center in Florence, Italy has developed rich leadership development opportunities for students using the leadership learning framework. From student orientation to taking courses to language exchange programs, this article shares how this one study center has intentionally developed numerous leadership learning opportunities for students.
Fields of Study & Subjects
International Student and Expatriate Challenges
Education
Leadership
and Health Research
Higher Education Governance and Development
Publication details
- Journal / source
- New Directions for Student Leadership
- Volume
- 2026
- Issue
- 189
- Pages
- 39–45
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN