International Study Centers as Hubs for Leadership Learning

Study centers are an important context for international education. These established sites provide American students opportunities to learn and live in a different culture. Study centers play a crucial role in creating leadership learning opportunities for students who are studying at these international locations. This article shares how an established study center in Florence, Italy has developed rich leadership development opportunities for students using the leadership learning framework. From student orientation to taking courses to language exchange programs, this article shares how this one study center has intentionally developed numerous leadership learning opportunities for students.

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New Directions for Student Leadership
Published
2026-02-17
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https://doi.org/10.1002/yd.70038
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International Student and Expatriate Challenges
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International Study Centers as Hubs for Leadership Learning

Kathy L. Guthrie, Charles J. Panarella
New Directions for Student Leadership
International Student and Expatriate Challenges
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International Study Centers as Hubs for Leadership Learning

Kathy L. Guthrie, Charles J. Panarella
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Abstract

Study centers are an important context for international education. These established sites provide American students opportunities to learn and live in a different culture. Study centers play a crucial role in creating leadership learning opportunities for students who are studying at these international locations. This article shares how an established study center in Florence, Italy has developed rich leadership development opportunities for students using the leadership learning framework. From student orientation to taking courses to language exchange programs, this article shares how this one study center has intentionally developed numerous leadership learning opportunities for students.

New Directions for Student LeadershipVol. 2026(189)
Florida State University (US), Florida Department of Education (US), Florida International University (US)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 53%
International Student and Expatriate Challenges
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