Traveling and studying throughout the U.S. and abroad is an important part of the learning experience at King. Led by members of our faculty and staff, university-sponsored trips offer us the opportunity to connect with different cultures and ecosystems, gain perspective on our own, and navigate the experiences needed to flourish in a rapidly changing world. Plus, it’s fun!
Studying abroad also facilitates personal and professional growth. Whether the goal is to become an entrepreneur, caregiver, scientist, educator or more, the experience of traveling prepares us to solve problems, improve our competitiveness in the job market, and helps us grow into responsible, engaged citizens.
King provides several opportunities for students to travel each year. Scroll down to see what’s currently open for sign-up.
For Students
Mojave Desert to Monterey Bay
National parks are one of America’s best ideas, and this trip explores a wide slice of them. From Nevada’s high desert to California’s central coast, you’ll soak in mineral hot springs near Death Valley, taste fresh dates and date shakes at China Ranch Date Farm, and hike through canyons and dunes shaped by generations of Indigenous, Latin, and Asian communities.
Then it’s on to the coast: hiking beneath ancient redwoods, wading in Pacific tidepools, and spending a few days on hands-on conservation work with Monterey Bay Aquarium partners. Round the trip out with an evening in Las Vegas and a stop at Valley of Fire State Park before heading home for Christmas break.
Cost: $1,595
Learn about the trip:
- Wed, Sept 16, 5:30 pm, WH 209
Or - Fri, Sept 18, 9:00 am, WH 209
For more information, contact:
Richard Moyer at ramoyer@king.edu
Hong Kong & Penang, Malaysia
Hong Kong and Penang, Malaysia sit at the crossroads of ancient trade routes and centuries of Asian and European history: UNESCO World Heritage streets, colonial-era architecture, and bustling wet markets and night markets (it’s also the real-life backdrop for films like Crazy Rich Asians and Bruce Lee’s classics).
You’ll hike tropical rainforest reserves and snorkel near coastal islands. Then explore both cities on foot, from Hong Kong’s Victoria Peak and Tai-O fishing village to Georgetown’s heritage architecture and the Kek Lok Si temple. Along the way, you’ll volunteer with local churches and heritage organizations and attend Sunday worship in both countries, encountering Buddhist, Christian, Islamic, and Hindu communities often just steps apart.
This trip fulfills the KING 3000 Cross-Cultural Experience requirement and includes a pre-trip preparation course in Spring 2027.
Estimated Cost: $3,000
Open to 8-20 students.
Interest Meeting
Monday, September 14, 2026
7:00 p.m. | White Hall 209
For more information, contact:
Han Chuan Ong at hanchuanong@king.edu
Some of the Places We've Been
