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Myers-Lawson School of Construction (MLSoC), CEM/BC majors

Upcoming International Opportunities

The study abroad programs listed below can be counted towards MLSoC CEM and BCmajors. Contact Dr. Ashley Johnson, alj@vt.edu for more information.

 

VT Faculty-Led: Global Design & Construction for Sustainable Development

Join a hands-on service-learning experience in Peru. Students collaborate virtually with local partners to design, fund and construct a greenhouse and drip irrigation system in a high mountain village in the region around Pisac, Peru (near Cusco). 

Location: Peru

Program Term: Spring 2026

Travel May 18-30, 2026 to Peru

Contact: Lisa Tenley, lisat25@vt.edu

Machu Picchu- Peru- Mountains with Stone uncovered sections of construction

VT Partner Program: The GREEN Program

The GREEN Program (TGP) is a VT partner that offers short-term, sustainability-focused study abroad experiences. Even better—you can earn Virginia Tech credit that counts directly toward your Green Engineering minor. To learn how to receive VT credit for a TGP program abroad reach out to the contacts shared below. 

Application Deadlines: 

  • Spring (embedded): September 15, 2025
  • Winter: October 1, 2025
  • Fall (embedded) and Summer: February, 15, 2026

Contacts: Dr. Sean  McGinnis, smcginn@vt.edu, or Dr. Nicole Sanderlin, npsander@vt.edu

Mountains and sky views

For additional options by location, major, and other criteria browse through the Global Education Database. Please refer to Virginia Tech's Global Safety website for current policies and procedures on international travel and refer to Virginia Tech’s High-Risk Travel website for current policies and procedures on international travel.