University of Florida

Argentinean Culture & Literature and Practical Spanish Translation for Bilingual Speakers

Study Spanish translation and Argentinean Culture & Literature with the University of Florida while exploring the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires. Learn why some compare Buenos Aires to European capital cities, and gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture (think TANGO!) of this fascinating South American country within the context of its largest and most famous city. Program excursions will allow you to contrast the vibrant city living of Buenos Aires with the laidback riverside town of El Tigre and the agricultural past and present of the Argentine gaucho during your "Día del Campo." Housing will be provided in university Residencias, to include 3 daily meals, Monday-Friday.

Clemson University

Food Science

Dates: July 1-31, 2012
Application Deadline:This program is now closed.

Enjoy the history, culture, and food of Belgium, while earning six hours of academic credit in four weeks at Vesalius College in Brussels. Taught by Dr. Aubrey Coffee and Dr. Katherine Cason, this course introduces students to the foods and flavors of Belgium and the role of nutrition in the Belgian diet. Students will travel with Clemson faculty on-course-related trips, including Bruges, Dinant, Tongeren and Antwerp. As Brussels is situated in the heart of Europe, students will also have plentiful opportunities to travel on the weekend, with London, Paris, Amsterdam and Cologne all within a three-hour train ride.

Clemson University

Muticulturalism and Education

Dates: May 9, 2012 – June 9, 2012
Application Deadline:This program is now closed.

Study abroad this summer with Clemson University to Brussels, Belgium!

Explore Brussels with cultural excursions throughout the city, including a visit to the Cantillon Brewery and participating in Belgian chocolate-making at the Chocolaterie Duval. With excursions to Amsterdam, Ypres, Ghent, and Waterloo, discover Belgium from a unique perspective. While studying and earning academic credit for Multiculturalism and Principles of Education, you will experience both first-hand through academic visits focusing on social change, multiculturalism, and globalization in a city that operates in French, Dutch, German and English!

University of Kentucky

International Business Management

Program Dates: May 9 – May 30, 2012
Application Deadline:This Program is now closed.

Business is now global and whether you work domestically or abroad, chances are that your career will have international elements. Study abroad with the University of Kentucky in Heredia, Costa Rica and gain real experience with international business: observe local corporations and international conglomerations through visits to Café Britt Coffee and hearing from local and international guest lecturers! In Playa Tamarindo, you will visit the beach and experience the beauty of tropical Costa Rica, having learned about ecotourism's economic impact for Costa Rica. Spend a weekend exploring the waterfalls of La Fortuna by day, and observe glowing hot boulders descending from the Arenal Volcano by night! As a member of the Central American Free Trade Agreement, Costa Rica offers excellent insight for the world of international business management.

Florida State University

Global Greek Leadership Experience

Dates: July 7, 2012 – August 4, 2012
Application Deadline:This program is now closed.

Are you part of the Greek system? Then this new summer study abroad program is perfect for you!

ISA in partnership with Florida State University (FSU), offers college fraternity and sorority leaders the opportunity to explore leadership studies within the context of the 'Greek' system in Costa Rica. The program includes two courses – Leadership Theory and Practice along with Leadership in Groups and Communities. The Leadership in Groups and Communities class incorporates 30 hours of service learning activity through organizations such as a zoological conservation, a local school, and an organization providing training and support for sexually abused women. Students will become immersed in the local culture through homestays, and will also explore Costa Rica through two weekend excursions to Arenal Volcano and Playa Tamarindo. These trips are an integral part of team building and program goals.

University of Kentucky

Sociology of Gender

Program Dates: May 9 – June 4, 2012
Application Deadline:This program is now closed.

Santiago is the second largest city in the Dominican Republic and the economic center of the fertile Cibao Valley! The city has a relaxed and refined atmosphere and the most vibrant Carnival in the country. Whether strolling though the shopping district of the Calle del Sol or dancing to the rhythms of merengue, Santiago has much to offer. With the University of Kentucky in the Dominican Republic, you will examine current Dominican social and economic contexts from a gender-sensitive perspective; and, through visits with local organizations and facilities, and excursions to Puerto Plata, 27 Charcos and Santo Domingo, you will experience the hospitality, vitality and vibrancy of Dominican culture!

University of Florida

International Service Learning

Program Dates: June 23 – August 4, 2012
Application Deadline:This program is now closed.

Why just GO SOMEWHERE when you can also DO SOMETHING? Service-minded students who have one year of college Spanish or the equivalent and who would like to increase fluency can join the University of Florida in a Service Learning program in the Dominican Republic. The goal is to break out of beginner Spanish and do service work in areas related to your field of study—placement opportunities include teaching English to adults or children, first aid, nutrition and healthcare, working with children in physical education and arts and crafts activities, and participation in Conservation projects such as planting trees. Students will enroll in on Intensive Intermediate Spanish course as well as a Spanish Service Learning course, involving a project based study and reflection. In addition to the academic and service components, students will experience the rich culture of the Dominican Republic through excursions to Puerto Plata, 27 Charcos and Santo Domingo.

Arizona State University

Old Empires, New Media

The ASU program will travel to three of Europe's media capitals— London, Paris, and Barcelona. You will meet new friends and become a foreign correspondent for the Web, reporting on the impact social media is having in Europe. The program will go inside more than a dozen global news outlets, asking questions about how they are using social media. Visits include the BBC, The Guardian and The Economist Magazine in London; Bloomberg and CNN in Paris and Spanish news outlets in Barcelona, all to witness a wide array of news coverage and local culture. You will see journalism practices in the areas of ethics, culture and history unlike anything you've experienced in America. Led by ASU's Cronkite Global Initiatives Director Dr. Bill Silcock and Career Services Director Mike Wong, this program offers a unique blend of hands-on reporting experience abroad and behind-the-scenes look at Europe's—and the world's—most influential media institutions.

Missouri State University

The "In-Yer-Face" Theatre Movement

Learn about the "In-Yer Face" genre of contemporary British drama that pushes your boundaries and comfort zone as both audience and participant. This cutting edge genre uses confrontational and shocking material to impact and engage audiences and draw attention to societal issues. Students will read and discuss representative plays, attend live performances at London theatres, and participate in individual and group writing and performance projects. As you hone your writing skills, you will also explore live performance as a means of addressing complex issues of personal and community well-being.

Arizona State University

Urban Imagination in 19th Century Paris

Program Dates: May 9 – June 6, 2012
Application Deadline:This program is now closed.

Study for four weeks in Paris, France with Arizona State University and imagine for yourself the vision of those that built it. The coursework in and outside of the classroom of the Urban Imagination program seeks to give students an in-depth encounter with the history of Paris in the 19th century, when most of modern Paris was planned and built. The program focuses on the relationship between "two Parises" in the 19th century: the Paris that was a concrete reality, with streets, buildings, and monuments; and the Paris that existed in the imagination of renowned artists that they represented in their painting, photography, and literature.

University of Nebraska-Omaha

European History

Program Dates: May 21 - June 8, 2012
Application Deadline:This program is now closed.

Join the University of Nebraska-Omaha in exploring the historical influences that made Rome and Paris the famous European capitals they are today. The UNO program will take place from May 21-June 8, 2012, and includes shared hotel accommodations for the duration of the program, transportation on an overnight train between Rome and Paris, and entry to more than a dozen historical landmarks! Students will complete the majority of their coursework prior to departure, and will have the opportunity to focus on specific sites of interest through individual projects and presentations. UNO will facilitate distance-learning prior to departure and work with non-UNO students to ensure that the course meets specific credit-hour or content requirements at your home university.

University of Georgia

UGA à Paris

The UGA à Paris study abroad program focuses upon the economy, politics, culture, and history of France and Western Europe. The program is run on the "block" system, with the first block of classes running from May 21 to June 6, 2012, and the second block running from June 11 to June 27, 2012. Students will take one course in each block for a total of 6 credit hours. Spending six weeks in Paris, students will not only have the opportunity to gain credit towards their degrees but also to soak up aspects of Parisian and French culture. Known as the City of Light, Paris is one of the world's great cities, boasting numerous historical, cultural, and artistic sites. You will be able to visit world-renowned locations, including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower. The program includes overnight trips to the Loire Valley, where you will visit several chateaux, and to Normandy, where you will see some of the beaches used during the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944, together with the world-famous 11th century Bayeux Tapestry, commissioned by William the Conqueror.

Arizona State University

Old Empires, New Media

Program Dates: June 7 – 28, 2012
Application Deadline:This program is now closed.

University of California - San Diego

Humanities & Renaissance

Program Dates: June 30 - August 4, 2012
Application Deadline:This program is now closed.

Experience Rome through the lenses of art and literature with the University of California, San Diego. Through academic and cultural site visits in Rome and a three-day, two night excursion to Florence you will explore the cities at the heart of the Renaissance in Italy! Learn about Machiavelli and Galileo and experience the cities as they had known them hundreds of years ago. This course is about context and content, each reinforcing your understanding of the other to provide truer perspective for historical change.

University of Nebraska-Omaha

European History

Program Dates: May 21 - June 8, 2012
Application Deadline:This program is now closed.

Join the University of Nebraska-Omaha in exploring the historical influences that made Rome and Paris the famous European capitals they are today. The UNO program will take place from May 21-June 8, 2012, and includes shared hotel accommodations for the duration of the program, transportation on an overnight train between Rome and Paris, and entry to more than a dozen historical landmarks! Students will complete the majority of their coursework prior to departure, and will have the opportunity to focus on specific sites of interest through individual projects and presentations. UNO will facilitate distance-learning prior to departure and work with non-UNO students to ensure that the course meets specific credit-hour or content requirements at your home university.

University of California - San Diego

Mathematical Beauty

Program Dates: June 30 - August 4, 2012
Application Deadline:This program is now closed.

Rome conjures up vivid reminders of its glorious past as the city that built the greatest Empire the World has ever known. Spend five weeks with the University of California, San Diego in Rome this summer and explore classical Roman Architecture from a mathematical and engineering point of view! In addition to earning academic credit, you will experience the many historic and cultural wonders of Rome. Through excursions to Florence and Pisa you will gain valuable international perspective for your technical academic and professional career!

Louisiana State University

Art & Languages

Program Dates: May 17 - June 22, 2012
Application Deadline:This program is now closed.

The LSU in Rome program offers students the opportunity to complete up to nine credit hours in five weeks. With courses available in Italian, English and Photography, students will experience the richness of Italian culture and its legendary lifestyle, all while gaining unique first-hand knowledge of the most fable landmarks of western culture. In addition to housing in shared, Italian-style apartments, students will be treated to a welcome and farewell dinner, as well as five organized group meals (one per week) for the program duration.

University of Kentucky

Cities of the World

It's hard to improve upon studying abroad in Spain – unless you get to study abroad in Morocco, too! Go with the University of Kentucky to Granada, Spain and Meknès, Morocco to examine and compare urban development on an international scale. For four weeks, you can experience the rich Mediterranean culture through excursions to Fes and Volubilis in Morocco and to Sevilla in Spain, while earning academic credit for one Geography seminar and one Independent Research course. You will obtain firsthand knowledge [by work in the field] of pre-industrial cities, colonial cities, and post-modern urban developments.

Texas State University - San Marcos

Economics & Politics of Latin America

Latin America has a dramatic history of political and economic upheaval, through conquistadores, colonization and modern immigration. Explore Peru as you examine the cultural and political impacts on the livelihoods of the people groups of Lima as well as Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala and Venezuela. Examine the obstacles Latin American governing bodies face as they seek to attain higher rates of economic growth and improved living standards. You will have the opportunity to visit important political institutions including the Congress as well as partake in a city tour of Lima, and to better understand and appreciate Peru's history and Incan civilization, students will also visit the Museo de la Nación. You will also have time to travel indepednently to Cuzco, Machu Picchu or another magical location nearby!

Arizona State University

Old Empires, New Media

Program Dates: June 7 – 28, 2012
Application Deadline:This program is now closed.

The ASU program will travel to three of Europe's media capitals— London, Paris, and Barcelona. You will meet new friends and become a foreign correspondent for the Web, reporting on the impact social media is having in Europe. The program will go inside more than a dozen global news outlets, asking questions about how they are using social media. Visits include the BBC, The Guardian and The Economist Magazine in London; Bloomberg and CNN in Paris and Spanish news outlets in Barcelona, all to witness a wide array of news coverage and local culture. You will see journalism practices in the areas of ethics, culture and history unlike anything you've experienced in America. Led by ASU's Cronkite Global Initiatives Director Dr. Bill Silcock and Career Services Director Mike Wong, this program offers a unique blend of hands-on reporting experience abroad and behind-the-scenes look at Europe's—and the world's—most influential media institutions.

Texas A & M International University

Spanish Literature and Culture

Program Dates: June 23 - July 29, 2012
Application Deadline:This program is now closed.

Gain a deeper understanding of the cultural context of the Generación de 27 novelists, poets and playwrights from Andalucía in Granada, Spain with Texas A&M International University. Upper division TAMIU Spanish Literature courses include Spanish Drama and Poetry and a Special Topics course that will provide an in-depth look into the Spanish historical novel. These two courses will be complemented with an immersive experience into the culture of Granada, including the rich Arabic influence, the Flamenco passion, and the tradition of tapas deliciosas! Contrast the laid-back vibe of Granada and Sevilla with the cosmopolitan, bustling Madrid and the historic city of Toledo. Housing in residencias, three daily meals Monday-Saturday, group transportation, excursions and guided culture tours are all included in the program fee.

Colorado State University

Spanish Language & Culture

Granada overflows with cultural and architectural remnants of an illustrious past, but at the same time, the modern aspects of this vibrant city are ever-apparent. Although never officially Spain's capital, this city's symbolic importance in the creation of modern Spain has made it a familiar name to historians and tourists alike. Travel to Granada with Colorado State University for a deeper understanding of the Spanish culture while improving your oral proficiency in Spanish. In addition to guided visits to local sites of cultural and historical interest, (including the Alhambra and the former home of famous poet and dramatist Federico Garcia Lorca) this program includes excursions to Madrid, Toledo, Sevilla and the small beach town of Nerja! Students will live with local families, giving them a truly authentic Granada experience and the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Spanish language.

University of Kentucky

The Concept of the City

Program Dates: May 9 – June 4, 2012
Application Deadline:This program is now closed.

Madrid is the capital and geographic center of Spain, is a wonderfully vibrant city with intense cultural, artistic, and intellectual activity. The city itself is a unique combination of old and new: some areas of Madrid are filled with modern high-rise apartments and bustling commercial zones, while other areas offer traditional landscapes with picturesque neighborhoods and quaint cafes. With the University of Kentucky, you will use Madrid's historical, cultural and social development as a case study to examine the history of modern Western cities. You will investigate Madrid's rise of prominence amongst the capitols of Europe and observe the role of 'the city' as it applies to formation of a nation; and, through excursions to Toledo, el Escorial, Cuenca and Segovia, you will experience history and cultural development of Spain first-hand!

University of Florida

Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture

Join the University of Florida on a six-week program in the beautiful Spanish coastal city of Santander to study Intermediate Spanish. This program offers a unique opportunity to see various sides of Spain, from the architectural and historical wonders in Madrid, El Escorial, Toledo, and Burgos, to the gorgeous natural landscapes of San Sebastian, Potes, and Picos de Europa. Immerse yourself in the Spanish language and culture by living with local host families, including 3 daily meals and weekly laundry service. Course options include Intensive Communication Skills, Grammar and Composition, Intermediate Spanish II and Intermediate Spanish for Business. Transcripts will be provided by the University of Florida or from Universidad Internacional de Menéndez Pelayo, one of Spain's most prestigious universities, whose first campus was established in Santander.

University of Florida

Advanced Spanish Language & Culture

Program Dates: May 10 - June 20, 2012
Application Deadline:This program is now closed.

Study Advanced Spanish Language and Culture this summer with the University of Florida in Sevilla, Spain and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Andalucía's enchanting capital city. Course options, including Advanced Communicative Spanish Abroad, Topics in Spanish Culture, and Bilingualism in Spain, will be very relevant during your time spent abroad! Program excursions to Madrid, El Escorial, Toledo, Córdoba, Granada and Nerja will give you a broad perspective of Spanish culture, as well as a variety of contexts in which to perfect your spoken Spanish. In addition, you will experience how the locals live by staying with local host families, including 3 daily meals and weekly laundry service. Transcripts will be provided by the University of Florida or from Universidad Internacional de Menéndez Pelayo, one of Spain's most prestigious universities.

Georgia College & State University

International Marketing

Program Dates: May 30 - June 30, 2012
Application Deadline:This program is now closed.

Global business requires a new world view in the scope of marketing, and understanding how to localize attention can be the marker of success for your future international campaigns. Study abroad in Sevilla, Spain with Georgia College and State University and gain an understanding of resource-based and institution-based views as they relate to foreign direct investment. Examine international marketing from the Spanish perspective through company visits and guest lectures from members of the local business community! By living in apartments in Sevilla and visiting Madrid and Toledo, you will also have opportunities to expand your involvement in the Spanish culture and interact in a unique cultural climate.