Timed with the city’s preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics, the program offers immersive, location-based learning through engagement with industry professionals, alumni, and community organizations while earning academic credit.
Elon University Study USA Los Angeles (LA) program will launch a new theme for Spring 2027: The Creative Industries and Community Experience.
Associate Dean of Global Education, Jessica Gisclair, said Study USA focuses on experiences that connect students to place.
“The LA theme explores a dynamic city and the vibrant creative industries that shape community,” said Gisclair.
The theme is especially relevant as Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Summer Olympics.
“Students will have professional opportunities and build an understanding of the LA community and its preparation leading up to the Olympics,” Gisclair added.
The aim is to help students see how storytelling, media, and the arts influence industries, environments, and culture in one of the world’s top media and entertainment centers, especially in the context of a global event like the Summer Olympics.
The LA program will offer a range of location-based courses taught by industry professionals in Los Angeles that reflect the theme, including COM 4000: Media Law and Ethics, CTA 3670: Master Class in Directing, ARH 3000: Los Angeles Art History, and COM 3350: Sport and Media, a course introduced in connection with the upcoming Olympic Games.
Study USA is a signature domestic away program that provides immersive academic experiences in cities across the United States. The program enables students to explore various industries, cultures, and communities while interning and earning academic credit. Its strength lies in students living and learning together while taking location-based courses and engaging with professionals, alums, and organizations connected to Elon University.
The Study USA team will be on campus to share information, assist with the application process, and help students determine if the LA experience aligns with their academic and career goals. Study USA team members are also available to visit classes and introduce Study USA LA: The Creative Industries and Community Experience. Students interested in pursuing careers in the creative economy will find a new opportunity in LA.
Applications for Elon University’s Study USA LA Spring 2027 program open on April 1. Visit the Global Education Study USA website to learn more and begin your application.