Research
Participate in faculty-mentored research at Converse.
Beyond the Classroom
Experiential Learning Opportunities
At Converse, we value creativity, collaboration, and learning through doing — so much so that every student has the opportunity to participate in experiential learning at Converse. These hands-on experiences will grant you a unique voice in any job interview – and may entirely re-shape your vision of the world.
Travel & Study Abroad
Discover and better understand other cultures – and yourself.
Internships
Intern locally or internationally for real-world experience.
C3 Grants
Develop creative solutions across disciplines and cultures.
Model Programs
Participate in competitive simulations exploring international issues.
Model Programs
Converse Model Programs Students Travel to Arab World
Two Converse students from Converse’s Model Programs had valuable international study-travel experiences over the December 2024 holiday break. History and Politics double major, Maddy Skoog ’25 (Nisbet Honors) from Fountain …
Travel
The Chemistry of Cheese: Netherlands and France Study Travel
Written by Kimberlain Williams ’26 (Nisbet Honors) Jan Term at Converse allows students to expand their horizons with many exciting course options, including international travel. Below, Biology major Kimberlain Williams …
Travel
A Kaleidoscope of Sounds And Friendship Spanning Nearly 30 Years
Written by Amanda Mathis The sound of music is in the hills of Germany’s Black Forest region, and for 29 years, each Fall brings in classical music performances, filling the …
Converse Now
President Hopkins Voted as one of Greenville Business Magazine’s 50 Most Influential
Converse University President Boone J. Hopkins has been recognized as one of Greenville Business Magazine’s 50 most influential people of 2024. The selection of individuals from the regions of the …
Faculty
Professor Bani Awarded Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Musicology Rachel Bani was awarded an Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship to The Huntington Library for her project ‘”I’d rather consort with Judas’: Scottish Gaelic Song and …