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Student Experiences

Cornell Global Hubs are the point of entry to a world of opportunities for students — from life-shaping study abroad to hands-on internships and field experiences. 

Our exchange network lets students from Cornell and Hubs universities experience the world and learn from it, while they make international connections and advance their academic and career goals.


Experiences Fast Facts

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Cornell students studied at Hubs on exchange

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Cornell Global Internships at Hubs locations

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Partner students studied at Cornell on exchange



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World-Class Experiences

Hundreds of students since 2022 have enrolled in unique courses, gained hands-on experience, and expanded their language fluency with immersive international experiences at Global Hubs locations worldwide.


How Students Experience Hubs

Undergraduates across Cornell and the Hubs network find their place in the world through immersive study abroad and experiential internships. Graduate students can explore career-enriching opportunities, including joining faculty-led research at Hubs locations and making connections with fellow graduate researchers.

Study Abroad: Semester, Year, or Short-Term Trek

Cornell undergraduates find transformative study abroad experiences at Hubs locations around the world. Hubs offer courses for every major taught in English, as well as language coursework. Focused short-term international experiences led by Cornell faculty and staff are available at several Hubs locations.

Explore Hubs Study Abroad

Ally Mark in Denmark

Healthcare at University of Copenhagen

Ally Mark '24, Cornell human development major, studied in Copenhagen: 

"While in Europe, I learned about and experienced firsthand the differences in the healthcare systems across nations. I’ve been actively applying my knowledge from abroad to my classes at Cornell. It’s so amazing to approach my learning from multiple perspectives."


Global Internships

Cornell undergraduates gain valuable research and career experience with university partners and communities at many Hubs locations. Applications for summer 2026 internships open in October!

Explore Global Internships

“The number one lesson I got from the experience was the importance of being teachable,” says Eliana Amoh ’26. “I had to go outside of my comfort zone.” Eliana spent her summer in Ghana working as a Global Intern with educational nonprofit Lead for Ghana.

Incoming Exchange

Cornell welcomes Global Hubs students for a semester or year of international exchange. Summer Research Academy internships for students from participating exchange partners are another way to experience Cornell.

Explore Incoming Exchange

Vanshika Dhull, a psychology major at India Hubs partner Ashoka University, reflects on spring 2025 abroad at Cornell.

Ashoka Psychology Major at Cornell

Vanshika Dhull, psychology major at Ashoka University, India:

“Spending spring 2025 at Cornell University was one of the most enriching experiences of my undergrad life. What stood out? The intellectual intensity, the collaborative classroom culture, and the powerful conversations—both academic and personal. From snowy walks across campus to thought-provoking seminars, every moment challenged and changed me.”


Recent Student Stories

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There’s a place in the world for every Cornell student. Undergraduate students across all colleges and majors will find study abroad programs worldwide to advance their academic and career goals, including opportunities at the new Cornell Global Hubs.   

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From Ithaca to Hawaii to Ecuador, students in the Robert S. Harrison College Scholars Program in the College of Arts & Sciences took advantage of the summer as a time to explore their research interests.

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"The opportunity to work abroad during the summer and do research at another top university is what attracted me to the program,” said Cornell materials and engineering science student Daniel Bilezikian.