New Miami-Lunex partnership in Luxembourg offers intercultural immersion for Sport Leadership and Management students
“A one of a kind, unique opportunity to study abroad in the heart of Europe as a graduate student”
New Miami-Lunex partnership in Luxembourg offers intercultural immersion for Sport Leadership and Management students
Few industries have a wider reach and influence than sport. Its powerful economic and social impacts can affect people and places across the globe, while also providing a platform that can celebrate diversity and promote intercultural interconnectivity.
For those interested in these intercultural sides of sport, Miami University’s Department of Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) has established a new partnership program with Lunex International University of Health, Exercise & Sport in Differdange, Luxembourg.
Now accepting applications for the Spring 2024 semester, the program will allow SLAM students to earn a graduate certificate while experiencing European culture for an entire semester abroad. It will also help students succeed academically and develop as global citizens by becoming fully immersed in an international culture.
“Studying abroad can be life changing for students,” said SLAM professor Melissa Chase. “However, for a lot of reasons not all students can go abroad during their undergraduate program. So this is a one of a kind, unique opportunity to study abroad in the heart of Europe as a graduate student. They will experience European culture while earning a graduate certificate from a well-respected international university.”
And alongside the immersive environment, academic opportunities, and networking connections, the new Miami-Lunex collaboration will also afford students a myriad of additional experiences that studying in Luxembourg typically offers.
For over 50 years, Miami University has maintained a close relationship with the small, centrally located European nation, which offers students easy access to a number of neighboring countries including France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Netherlands, Austria, and Italy.
Housing is supported by the Luxembourg program at the John E. Dolibois European Center (MUDEC), under the direction of Executive Director Raymond Manes. And outside of class, students have many opportunities to develop intellectual curiosity, problem solving skills, independence, and the confidence to help them grow both personally and professionally.
This enduring and expansive partnership with MUDEC also exemplifies the reciprocal nature of a unique relationship that’s not only life-changing for those who study abroad, it also enhances Miami’s campus experience locally in Ohio as well.
“We are excited to be able to offer this academic program and believe new graduate students will enroll at Miami because of this opportunity in Luxembourg,” Chase said. “At the same time, Miami students and faculty will benefit from hosting graduate students from Lunex University, who will enrich our understanding of sport management in Europe and international perspectives of sport in general.”
For more information on the Miami-Lunex University partnership program, contact Melissa Chase at Chasema@Miamioh.edu.
