2026 Ralph Gross Global Lecture | Challenging the Mythology of Why, Where, and How in Study Abroad

Authors

• Richard Ice, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's UniversityFollow
• Joy Ruis, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's UniversityFollow
• Martha Johnson, CEA CAPA Education Abroad

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

4-8-2026

Sponsoring Department(s)

Center for Global Education

Abstract

In this presentation you’ll hear from global education leader Martha Johnson, someone who grew up immersed in the world of education abroad and has witnessed its evolution firsthand. In her lecture, she will challenge common myths about who study abroad is “for” and highlight how students from every major, background, and identity can — and sometimes cannot — benefit from global experiences.

Recommended Citation

Ice, Richard; Ruis, Joy; and Johnson, Martha, "2026 Ralph Gross Global Lecture | Challenging the Mythology of Why, Where, and How in Study Abroad" (2026). Center for Global Education Lectures. 6.
https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/cge_lectures/6

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