Travel Exchange Potsdam 2026

Study Abroad & National Student Exchange

The Lougheed Center for Applied Learning at SUNY Potsdam facilitates study abroad opportunities for students to earn academic credit and assists faculty in planning academic travel. Advisers provide personalized guidance from program selection through the application process, pre-departure preparation, and re-entry support.

Career Readiness

Study abroad experiences help students develop essential NACE Career Readiness skills, including:

• Career and Self-Development: Goal planning and curiosity.
• Communication: Clear, culturally respectful interaction.
• Critical Thinking: Analyzing diverse information.
• Equity and Inclusion: Seeking cross-cultural interactions and adapting to new ways of thinking.
• Teamwork: Managing conflict and adapting to diverse environments.

Student Experiences

Student	Program	Highlights
Alexandra Sveshnikova '25	Anthropology Research in Kenya	Cutting-edge examination of human origins.
Holland Goddard '25	Crane Irish Ensemble in Ireland	Studied at University of Cork, master classes with Irish fiddlers.
Natalia Anapolis '20	Student Teaching in Australia	Nine-week teaching placement, Great Barrier Reef diving.
Julissa Santana '20	Hurricane Recovery in Puerto Rico	Hands-on recovery efforts.
Crane Students	Choral Trek in Peru	Andean music study, backpacking Salkantay and Inca Trails.
Madison Cleveland '19	Study Trip to Belize	Cultural immersion and expanded worldview.

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Venue Map and Hotels Around

Potsdam - Stern-Center Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany