For over half a century, Hesston College has offered unique, immersive intercultural experiences. From programs in Europe and Asia, Central and South America and vibrantly diverse settings the U.S., generations of students have gained life-altering new perspectives along with their academic credits as part of the Hesston Experience.
Current Programs
URBAN LIFE AND CULTURE
(2017-present)
Bible and Religion Professor Michele Hershberger leads a group of students to locations across the nation like Philadelphia, Pa., and Tulsa, Okla., for a three-week study of race, social justice and theology. The students live and serve in Black, Latinx and Indonesian communities.
INTERNATIONAL CHORALE
(1980-present)
The choral programs on campus combine for a series of concerts performed in various countries every two years. Past itineraries have largely focused on western Europe, thanks in part to families in small towns like Alkmaar and Joure in the Netherlands and Neuwied in Germany, who have hosted Hesston students in their homes for decades. The next planned international chorale tour will be in May 2026.
The world continues to grow more interesting and complex as we progress through the 21st Century, and Hesston College believes it is more important than ever to incorporate intercultural competence and empathy into our curriculum. Experiences like these are only a few of the ways we strive to educate and nurture each student within Christ-centered community, integrating thought, life and faith for service to others in the church and the world.