Goucher College: Semester & Year Programs

If you plan to attend a non-Goucher semester or year program, please make an appointment with Angie Shaeffer in OIS. Pay attention to program-specific deadlines.

Semester or Year Programs

Argentina: Spanish Language Studies

Students will study in the University of Palermo (UP) in Buenos Aires, the third largest city in South America. Palermo is the largest neighborhood in Buenos Aires, located to the east of the Río de la Plata and easily accessible by public transportation. Participants take one Spanish language course (the level of which is determined by a placement test) and three regular content courses (taught in Spanish). Options for the regular content courses include Latin America in the 20th Century (History Department), Latin American Culture and Society (Sociology and Anthropology Department), and Evolution of the Argentinean Society (Latin American Studies Department). Additionally, students participate in a required service learning component of the program for 5-10 hours/week. Students will live with Argentinean families arranged by UP. Breakfast and dinner will be provided by the families creating the opportunity to truly experience everyday life and culture.

When Offered: Fall or Spring

Brazilian Ecosystems
Various, Brazil

Offered in cooperation with Antioch College, this ambitious semester-long program combines lectures, field work, language study, and a four-week internship in one intensive exploration of the ecosystems of Brazil.

Throughout the semester, you’ll travel to coastal forests, wetlands, rainforests, and other locations throughout Brazil to see firsthand the characteristics of a variety of biomes. In courses on ecology and biodiversity, you’ll meet with Brazilian ecologists, botanists, and zoologists and work on field problems designed to illustrate the relationship between biodiversity and the functioning of the ecosystem. In “Natural Resource Management,” you’ll explore issues of sustainability in agriculture, forestry, and park management, meeting with park managers, environmental groups, and others and participating in group discussions on the scientific integrity and viability of Brazil’s current environmental policies.

An intensive course in Portuguese, focusing on the vocabulary and terminology of ecology and environmental science, will prepare you for your interactions with the Brazilian scientists and others you will meet along the way. During the final four weeks, the course will culminate in an internship working on team research, assisting in an educational program, or volunteering with an environmental agency.

When offered: Fall semester only

China: Chinese Studies

Chengdu, China

The Chengdu program is ideal for students who are interested in experiencing life in one of the most ancient, culturally fascinating and authentic places in all of China. Chengdu is also one of the most important economic centers and transportation and communication hubs in the country. The program offers the opportunity to learn Mandarin Chinese, a language which is becoming increasingly popular in the global marketplace. Mandarin is the official/standard dialect used in China, and Chengdu is a great place to practice Mandarin outside of class. Studying in China offers you a unique opportunity to experience one of the world's most ancient civilizations while living in the one of the world's fastest growing major economies.Academically, this program offers a high quality educational experience with a focus on either Chinese Language or Chinese Studies. If you choose to focus on intensive language study, you may also take one or two elective courses such as Tai Chi, Chinese culture, history or Chinese cuisine. The intensive language approach allows you to complete up to one and a half years of Chinese language coursework in only one semester. Students who would rather focus on Chinese studies may select from several courses taught in English. Students choosing this second option must take the required Elementary Chinese Language I course and may take additional elective courses in Chinese history, literature, government and politics, culture and society. However, the academic courses are only part of the value of a semester or yearlong program. Participation in formal and informal activities, such as field trips to sites of historical and cultural interest, museums, weekend trips to the mountains and other cultural immersion activities form an integral part of the program.

When Offered: Fall or Spring

China: Chinese & International Business Studies

Shanghai, China

The Shanghai program is ideal for students who are interested in studying the economic and business environment of China and East Asia. Once a sleepy fishing town, Shanghai is now the hallmark of China’s booming economy. It is the perfect place for you to learn about the business environment of East Asia and study Chinese language. Mandarin is the official/standard dialect used in China, and Shanghai is a great place to practice Mandarin outside of class. While learning Chinese language and business logistics during the week, you will be able to take in dozens of art exhibitions, sport competitions, movies, museums, musical events, nightclubs and more.

The Shanghai program offers an intensive language approach that allows you to complete up to one year of university foreign language coursework in only one semester. You may combine courses from the following subject areas: International Business and Intensive Chinese Language. These subject areas are not exclusive of one another so you may combine courses for up to a total of 18 credits. You may also choose to complete an internship, which provides an unmatched opportunity to practice your language skills and gain international business experience. You may choose to study for one semester or a full year. The Shanghai program has a Resident Director who is responsible for the USAC office abroad and overall operations of the program: securing appropriate student housing, hiring outstanding faculty, organizing exciting field trips and optional tours, and overseeing your general well-being.

When Offered: Fall or Spring

Costa Rica

Monteverde, Costa Rica

"Global-Local Challenges to Sustainability: The Costa Rican Experience" is a 15-week program open to all majors. A cooperative program between Mount Holyoke College and Goucher, the program takes place at the Monteverde Institute and focuses on the meanings and implications of "sustainability," blending international study and applied research. Goucher requires participants to take a Spanish Language & Culture course while there; OIS strongly recommends participants have at least one semester of Spanish language before attending thr program. The Costa Rican Experience program includes experiential site visits to San Jose, the Arenal volcano region, and Nicaragua.

When offered: Spring semester

Czech Republic: Politics, Culture, and Art Studies

Prague

Prague is an open textbook of modern and traditional literature, art, architecture and culture surrounded by the beautiful architecture of the city, its walls, castles and frescoes. You will learn the basics of the Czech language in a one-week Czech Intensive course offered at the beginning of each semester. Each semester also includes at least two one-day field trips and an optional 1-credit Vienna and Budapest Field Study course. These are exceptional opportunities to discover the cultural and historical richness of Prague and Central Europe. You may also choose to complete an internship, which provides an unmatched opportunity to practice your language skills and gain international business experience. Yearlong students experience all four seasons that are typical for Central Europe – colorful fall with harvest festivals, quiet winter with traditional customs and winter sports, fresh spring with blossoming flowers filling Prague’s parks and warm summer with outdoor festivals. Students choose from a wide range of courses with a focus on Central Europe and the Czech Republic. You may take courses in politics, literature, history, business, psychology, sociology and the arts. However, the academic courses are only a part of the intended value of a semester abroad. Participation in formal and informal activities, such as field trips to local castles and historical sites, form an integral part of the program.

When Offered: Fall or Spring

Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)
Copenhagen, Denmark

The Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) Program draws on the combined educational resources and research facilities of Denmark’s finest institutions of higher learning to provide high-quality semester and year-long programs for upper-level students.

Offered in cooperation with the University of Copenhagen, the Copenhagen Business School, and Roskilde University, DIS’s many courses of study include programs in political science, international business, medical practice and policy, architecture, education, marine biology and ecology, and more. These are regular university courses, and you will study alongside Danish and other international students alike. Many courses focus on European issues, and DIS offers study trips to such locations as Western Denmark, China, Italy, and Russia. Although all courses are taught in English, all Goucher students are required to take Danish.

DIS is located in central Copenhagen, a city that combines the old-world charm of its medieval origins more than 800 years ago with the vibrant life of a contemporary European metropolis. You can live with a Danish host family, in a Kollegium, at a Folkhojskoke, or with a Danish roommate throughout the program. For details, please visit www.dis.dk/Housing.

When offered: Either semester or full year

Denmark: International Business & Economic Studies

Copenhagen, Denmark

The Copenhagen program combines academic coursework with cultural enrichment. Copenhagen Business School (CBS) offers a strong academic focus as well as the opportunity to immerse yourself in a multicultural environment where you can make international business contacts. The program addresses core degree requirements at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Class discussions and group projects are enriched by the involvement of multinational senior executives from Danish and International companies. They provide real world preparation, experience and insight on intercultural differences. All courses are taught in English and are attended by Danish and other international students as well as USAC participants.

CBS starts each semester with a mandatory language course in Danish for study abroad students, consisting of five days of intensive instruction (4 hours per day). The course can help make your stay in Denmark more exciting by providing a guide to Danish society, giving you a basic working knowledge of Danish, including a general introduction and a feel for the commonly used vocabulary, grammar and syntax. Cultural aspects also will be covered in this course.

When Offered: Fall or Spring (**early deadlines for this program--please contact OIS**)

Eberhard Karls Universität
Institution: Eberhard Karls Universität
Tübingen, Germany

You’re not going to be able to immerse yourself much more completely in the study of German than you can in this semester or yearlong program at Eberhard Karls Universität in Tübingen, offered in cooperation with Antioch College.

The program begins with intensive language study at a Goethe Language Institute in Germany (in August for fall semester or full-year students, January for spring semester students), followed by five weeks of language and cultural orientation in Tübingen, a stately town on the Neckar River that retains its medieval character in its narrow, winding streets, its colorful central marketplace, and a 15th-century castle.

After that, you’re free to choose from courses in the many disciplines Eberhard Karls has to offer, including education, Romance languages, mathematics, biology, business, and law. All courses are taught in German, and you will live in student houses where the language is spoken day in and day out.

More than simply a study-abroad program in Germany, the Eberhard Karls program will introduce you to learning—and life—as Germans themselves experience it.

When offered: Either semester or full year

France: French & European Studies

Pau

The Pau program offers an extraordinary opportunity to study the French language intensively, to take courses in other disciplines and to experience student life at a French university. Through formal coursework and personal interaction with the host culture, you will greatly expand your language skills and knowledge of French society. Pau is the perfect environment if you are looking for immersion into real traditional French culture in one of the most breathtakingly beautiful regions in France. It is small enough to have everything within walking or biking distance; however, it is large enough to have several theatres, good movie houses, student clubs, outdoor cafés and fantastic shops.

The Pau program offers an intensive language approach that allows you to complete up to one and a half years of university language coursework in one semester. Additional courses in subjects such as literature, political science, film, culture and art history are taught in English or French. You also may take a program-organized French Cuisine course just to impress your friends back home! The Pau program also offers a unique opportunity to enroll in integrated courses with other international students studying at the University of Pau. Offered in Fall or Spring

German & European Studies

Luneburg, Germany

The Lüneburg program is ideal for students interested in learning the German language and focusing on European Studies – specifically Germany’s role within the European Union – or for students studying Engineering. Through formal coursework and personal interaction with the host culture, you will greatly expand your language skills and knowledge of German society. Lüneburg offers students the quality of life of a smaller community without sacrificing the cultural resources and activities of a large metropolitan city. Lüneburg is also only 30 minutes away from the former East Germany, providing a unique vantage point from which to study the dynamics of reunification.

The program offers three diverse academic areas: German Language, European and Engineering Studies. The intensive language approach allows you to complete up to two years of university language requirements in one semester. Additional courses in economics, history, culture, art history, intercultural communication, politics and engineering are taught in German or English to provide a well-rounded curriculum. However, the academic courses are only a part of the intended value of a program abroad. Participation in cultural activities, festivals and field trips to Hamburg, Celle, Bremen and an optional tour to Berlin in the spring also form an integral part of the program.

Offered in Fall or Spring

Glasgow School of Art
Institution: Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, Scotland

From the eminent architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh to contemporary designers at Armani, Apple, Nokia, and other prominent global businesses, students of the Glasgow School of Art have a reputation for making an impression on the global art and design scene.

Goucher offers a fall semester or full academic year at the Glasgow School of Art, an institution of about 1,500 mostly undergraduate students in 10 specialist fine art and design departments. You can choose from courses in the Mackintosh School of Architecture, the School of Design (including visual communication, product design, interior design, silversmithing and jewelry, textiles, and ceramics), and the School of Fine Art (including painting, printmaking, photography, environmental art, and sculpture).

You will live in dorms within walking distance of the campus, and the tremendous cultural resources of Glasgow will be right outside your door. With its outstanding art galleries and museums, theatres, operas, ballets, and concert halls, Glasgow is an ideal place to immerse yourself in your art education.

When offered: Fall or academic year

Hansard Scholars Programme
London, England

The Hansard Scholars Programme is highly competitive, but for outstanding students with a keen interest in politics and public policy, it is an extraordinary window into the inner workings of the British government.

As a Hansard Scholar, you’ll take two lecture courses and complete an independent research dissertation at the London School of Economics and Political Science, one of the most prestigious institutions in the world. Complementing your course work, you’ll also take an internship position at the heart of the British political system. Hansard Scholars do research and write speeches for members of Parliament and the House of Lords, work behind the scenes at the BBC, assist political parties and campaigns, and work at other governmental and political organizations directly involved in shaping British public policy.

You’ll live with other Hansard Scholars in a flat in central London—a city rich with cultural, political, and educational resources and opportunities in and of itself. The Hansard Scholars Programme arranges study visits to Scotland, Belgium, and Wales; day trips to Oxford, Bath, Brighton, and Greenwich; and outings to theatrical performances at London’s famed West End. And you’ll have plenty of freedom to explore the city on your own.

When offered: Fall or summer

India: Business, Sociology, and Indian Cultural Studies

Bangalore

The Bangalore program offers students the opportunity to study a wide variety of subjects in the humanities, business and information technology while living in one of the most fascinating and interesting regions of India. Bangalore is an ideal place to learn how the technological and business revolution is transforming traditional Indian society into a fast-paced hybrid of East-West life. Its location in India’s Silicon Valley also makes it an excellent spot for networking and developing contacts with companies involved in software and business outsourcing.USAC students are integrated into the college atmosphere and have many opportunities to experience the culture, learn about the country and make friends. Volunteer opportunities are available as well as college sports, clubs and association activities.

Offered Fall or Spring

Internships in Francophone Europe (IFE)
Paris, France

Including intensive course work, seminars on European issues, a 12-week internship, and an independent research project, the Internships in Francophone Europe program in Paris is a comprehensive immersion in the day-to-day life of contemporary France.

IFE is a three-part program that offers thorough preparation for the internship experience, careful placements in organizations chosen to closely reflect students’ interests, and personal advising throughout the semester. IFE students work in a wide range of internship placements in France’s parliament and ministries, museums, social and environmental groups, and other organizations. No matter where you complete your internship, you will have the opportunity to do significant work and interact directly with important players in the field. During your IFE semester, you will live either with a host family or in student housing, depending on the location of your internship.

IFE is a strong program in and of itself, but it also makes a great complement to the fall semester program at the Sorbonne. If you’re interested in real immersion, we recommend pairing the two for a rare and far-reaching exploration of the language and culture of France.

When offered: Fall or spring semester

Italy: International Business, Art, & Italian Studies

Torino

Torino is an excellent location to study and practice the Italian language and to experience Italy’s rich culture away from the crowded tourist areas. Torino is home to many prominent international companies and this program provides an excellent opportunity to meet European students and business people in a leading center for European business and business education.

This program offers three diverse academic areas: Art/Architecture, International Business and Italian Studies. All students are required to take an intensive Italian language course during the first six weeks of the semester to help them integrate into their surroundings. The Torino program combines academic coursework with practical learning, tours and field trips to create an integrated cultural experience.

The main square of the city center, Piazza Castello, reflects the entire architectural history of Torino from its ancient Roman roots to the global business giant it is today. Torino’s rich combination of old and new styles makes the city the perfect location to study art and architecture. Not only is the city the home of FIAT, but leading car designers (such as Giugiaro and Pininfarina) have helped put Torino on the map as well. Torino was named the first world capital of design in 2008 for its creative energy and innovative production, and its strategic geographical location also makes other European centers (Rome, Paris, Berlin and Zurich) easily accessible.

Offered in Fall or Spring

Italy: History, Art, Environmental & Italian Studies

Viterbo

This program is ideal for students interested in studying Italian, History, Art or Environmental Studies in a bustling university town in central Italy. Viterbo is a great location to study and practice the Italian language and to experience its rich culture away from English-speaking tourist areas. The city is also rich in historical, artistic and monumental legacies. There is no better setting for art students than Italy. You'll gain firsthand experience of Italian art through participation in course field trips and by visiting the actual works themselves on your own. This program offers four diverse academic areas: History, Art, Environmental and Italian Studies. However, the academic courses are only part of the value of the program. Participation in various local field trips, optional field studies, festivals and activities also forms an integral part of the experience.

Offered in Fall or Spring

Japan: Japanese Language, Society, and Culture Studies

Nagasaki

The Nagasaki program offers a curriculum that gives students an expansive academic range of courses focused on Japanese society and culture. Students are required to take Japanese language courses, and can choose from five levels, beginning to advanced. Other courses are taught in English or simplified Japanese, including courses covering traditional Japanese arts. Native-speaking conversation partners are assigned as well.

Offered in Fall or Spring

Japan: Japan & East Asian Studies

Osaka

The Osaka program allows students to concentrate on Japan and its language, culture and society, or broaden their East Asia focus through additional study of the language and society of China or Korea. The program aims to promote a better understanding of the cultural, religious, social, economic and political aspects of Japan and its neighbors. Classes are small, the homestay program is well established, and a variety of activities both on and off campus are readily available. Japan is a fascinating country rich in culture, history and a diverse environment; the combination of which produces one of the most distinctive societies in the world. The Kwansei Gakuin University Japan and East Asia Studies Program (JEASP) is designed to explore this fascinating country within the larger context of East Asia. USAC students attending this program have the unique opportunity to study and live in a culturally rich city.

Offered Fall or Spring

Macquarie University
Sydney, Australia

Macquarie University is located just 17 kilometres or 11 miles from the centre of Sydney. This means that you can share the extraordinary quality of life and the many benefits that come with living so close to a truly cosmopolitan city. Whether you enjoy the hustle and bustle of shopping and restaurant precints; or the sheer beauty and splendor of the harbour; or want to immerse yourself in the rich diversity of so many different cultures and events; you will find it all in Sydney. With over 30,000 students, including 8,000 international students from over 71 countries, Macquarie University is dedicated to constant innovation in the way they prepare students for success in today’s fast changing, highly competitive society. At Macquarie University you will learn from some of the brightest and most talented academics in the world.

Study abroad students can tailor a study program of subjects from across the University. (Please note that Macquarie offers most Goucher majors.) A guide to subject selection is on their website to help you plan your semester. It is very important to select subjects that are offered in the semester you intend to study at Macquarie. Most subjects are either offered in Semester one (Feb-July) or Semester two (July-Nov). Mandatory orientation is included in the cost at a site outside of Sydney. You will be housed at Macquarie Parklands. Macquarie University offers Study Abroad students the opportunity to undertake internships during their semester abroad in Sydney. The Internships@Macquarie Program facilitates work-based internship placements, allowing students to gain international work experience whilst completing their studies. Internships are a combination of work-based learning and academic assessment, with students receiving invaluable work experience and professional development training.

When offered :
Semester One–February to July
Semester Two–July to December

Mahoney and Caplan Scholars
Oxford, England

For outstanding and highly motivated students, Goucher offers a scholarship program subsidizing a full academic year of study at the University of Oxford. Founded more than 900 years ago, Oxford is the oldest English-speaking university in the world. It comprises 39 colleges, many centered on the humanities but also including schools and research facilities in the natural and applied sciences. Almost a quarter of its more than 17,000 students come from overseas.

The Mahoney and Caplan scholarships are granted through a competition open to students in their sophomore year with a grade point average of 3.6 or higher. All applicants will be required to write an essay addressing how they believe their experience at Oxford will advance their education and academic interests.

Mali Program
Mali, West Africa

Immerse yourself in African art and culture in Mali, West Africa. The Mali program is offered through Antioch Education Abroad and provides students with the opportunity to develop intercultural skills, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of Malian culture. Through field-study, students will use art as a means to understand culture and themselves. Students will become familiar with contemporary Malian life which is influenced by traditions of the 12th century, Islam, the fading presence of colonialism, contemporary neo-colonialism, and the complexity of globalization.

Students will participate in an orientation in Bamako, Mali's capital, Siby, and the interior of Mali where they will immerse themselves in life outside of the capital through visits with artists, artisans, and performers. Students will have a chance to live with families, as well as take part in a three-week apprenticeship where they will work with an artist, artisan, musician, or dancer in accordance with their own goals and interests. After the apprenticeship, students will complete a three-week independent project where they will apply what they have learned to their own work. The group will reunite for the final week of presentations and group reflection.

Visit www.antioch-college.edu/aea/ for more details.

When Offered: fall semester only

Malta: Full Curriculum Studies

Msida

The Msida program is ideal for students interested in choosing from a wide range of courses while exploring the Maltese Islands and the 7,000 years of history found throughout their culture, scenery and architecture. You will study at the University of Malta and may take courses in the Faculties of Anthropology, Arts, Economics, Management, Arabic and Near Eastern Studies, Psychology and Theology. Courses are offered in diverse subjects such as Public Policy, Communications and Instructional Technology, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Moral Theology and Psychology. All courses are taught in English.

Offered in Fall or Spring

Massey University

Various locations, New Zealand

This program offers the opportunity to enroll in a wide range of Massey University courses across the five colleges: Business, Education, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences and Creative Arts including an extensive program in Maori Visual and Performing Arts. Massey University operates three campuses located in three different cities within the North Island of New Zealand. Each campus offers a unique environment in which to study and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Courses popular with international students include New Zealand: Fauna & Flora, Environmental Issues, Plate Tectonics and Geology, Mid-Twentieth Century Aotearoa Literature, Maori Language, Defense Studies and Economy. The university’s strengths also include Aviation, Animal Science, Biotechnology, Communication, Design, Environmental and Ecological Studies, Finance, Forestry, Food Technology, Genetics, Human Nutrition, Psychology, Performance Jazz, Sociology and Sports Studies.

Offered in Fall and Spring

Middlesex University
London, England

London—one of the world’s premier cultural centers—is the setting for Goucher’s semester abroad in dance. The dance program at Middlesex University encompasses the disciplines of classical ballet and modern dance in classes taught by highly experienced faculty, including several professional artists, at the Trent Park campus.

The program’s overarching aim is to promote a new understanding of the nature of the art form and the vital role it plays in contemporary British society. Specific interests include gender, choreography, and Asian performing dance—especially the South Asian dance forms that now feature prominently in the British contemporary dance scene.

Middlesex maintains a strong international reputation and is located in north London, convenient to the famous attractions of central London.

Netherlands: Full Curriculum Studies

The Hague

The Hague program offers the opportunity to enroll in a variety of disciplines at The Hague University’s School of European Studies (HEBO). You will find The Hague is a crossroad of cultures with well over thirty nationalities represented, making your study abroad experience truly diverse. Courses are taught in English and you may choose from courses in the areas of Communication Management, Business Management, Culture and Society, Law and Politics and Language. Students are required to take a Dutch culture course for the first six weeks of the semester. The Introduction to Dutch Society course includes organized field trips to locations such as Delft, famous worldwide for its blue and white pottery, or the Kröller-Müller Museum, known for its expansive collection of Van Gogh paintings.

Offered in Fall or Spring

Paris Program
Paris, France

Goucher’s semester program in Paris is a rich and comprehensive immersion in the language, art, culture, and life of Paris.

In daily language classes, you’ll get an intensive workout in French grammar and vocabulary. A part-time internship provides an opportunity for experiential learning while you improve your language and communication skills. You will live with a Parisian host family or in a French dormitory throughout the semester, exercising the skills you’re learning in conversation around your home and over meals. And, of course, you’ll have plenty of time to explore Paris on your own, dining in its cafés, exploring its neighborhoods, marvelling at its sights and scenery, and settling into the rhythm of one of the world’s greatest cities.

When offered: Fall semester only

Rhodes University

Grahamstown, South Africa

Rhodes University is located in the heart of South Africa's Eastern Cape Province in Grahamstown, a bifurcated city of about 125,000 people. The challenge of poverty, urbanization, and education in South Africa is found in the community of Grahamstown, and provides additional invaluable material for scholars and humanists alike. Rhodes University was established in 1904, and today has 6,000 students studying in 38 departments spread over eight faculties:

Arts
Science
Law
Education
Commerce
Social Science
Divinity
Pharmacy

The University offers an ideal physical environment for studying. Goucher students enroll in regular Rhodes University classes, live with Rhodes students in campus residences, and are welcome to join in all university activities. Students are required to take a 10-week Xhosa language and culture course for pass/no pass grading.

Visit the Rhodes University web site.

When offered: Fall Term (mid-July through mid-December) and Spring Term (mid-February through mid-June)

Siena, Italy
Institution: Buffalo State College
Siena, Italy

While living with Sienese families and participating actively in the life of the community, students will attend classes taught primarily in English. Students will also take tours to Florence, Rome, and other Italian cities as part of their coursework in order to explore art, architecture, and Italian culture. Students will also have the opportunity to attend workshops that will enable them to experience aspects of Sienese life, such as the pressing of olive oil and attending a private organ recital in the Palazzo Comunale. Siena, encircled by centuries-old walls and overlooking the Tuscan countryside, is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Italy. Siena is also the birthplace of the Renaissance and its illustrious sons, including Dante, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and the Medici. Courses offered include Art and Architecture in Siena, Italian Civilization/History, and Italian language. Except for language courses, classes are conducted in English. Students are required to take Italian. This program is offered in cooperation with Buffalo State College. Visit Buffalo State's website for more information about this program.

When offered: Fall or spring

University College Cork: Full Curriculum Studies

Cork, Ireland

The Cork program offers students the opportunity to enroll in a wide range of courses in a variety of disciplines at the University College Cork (UCC), one of the oldest universities in Ireland. Just a few of the choices are: Archaeology, Celtic Civilization, Irish Studies, Music, Applied Psychology, Applied Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Commerce and Technology and Law. A small number of internship opportunities are also available. Ireland remains a unique country with its own traditions, values and views of the world. Time in Ireland will challenge you personally, open your eyes to different ways of looking at the current topics in our world and enable you to experience Irish culture and history.

The University College Cork has an international reputation for its research work, particularly in the areas of fundamental and technological science. We recommend you enroll in “Early Start” courses, unique to the university. Some of the courses offered are Irish Archaeology, History and Modern Ireland, Law, Literatures in Ireland, Irish Folklore and Ethnology, Management and Marketing in the European Union, Irish Ecosystems and Music in Ireland – all of which give you insight into Ireland’s past and present. Many classes also include field trips, which bring alive the class material. Click here for housing information.

Offered in Fall or Spring

University of Brighton: Full Curriculum Studies

Brighton, UK

The Brighton program allows you to enroll in a wide range of University of Brighton courses in a variety of disciplines. Brighton’s colorful character, history, architecture and cosmopolitan culture all combine to make it an exciting and vibrant place to live and study. Despite being small enough for you to bump into friends in the center, Brighton is surprisingly sophisticated and often dubbed “London-by-the-Sea.” With the sea on one side and the South Downs on the other, the city has an open air feel.

There are several excellent reasons for deciding to study in the U.K. Courses at British universities are taught by professors who do almost all the teaching and tutorial work with undergraduates while maintaining a high level of research activity. Although the U.K. shares a common language with the United States, it remains a foreign country, with diverse traditions, values and views of the world. Time in the United Kingdom will challenge you personally, open your eyes to different ways of looking at the current problems of the world and enable you to directly experience the wonderful culture and history of the European continent.

When Offered: Fall or Spring (**early deadlines for this program—please contact OIS**)

University of East Anglia
Norwich, England, England

The University of East Anglia’s wide range of programs and first-rate research facilities make it a very appealing option for students in a variety of majors who want to be able to study abroad for a semester or year.

Located in a university town and cultural center about two hours away from London, UEA offers well-regarded programs in most areas of the natural sciences and mathematics, the humanities, the social sciences, and the arts. It is particularly well-known for its research centers, and its connection to the Norwich Research Park provides students with access to an impressive range of resources and facilities.

Norwich—along with the university itself—is a vibrant community of shops, cafés, pubs, and open-air markets that’s also within easy striking distance of seaside towns and the Broads, one of England’s most beautiful national parks. It’s a bustling modern metropolis that retains its medieval feel in is cobblestone streets and magnificent cathedral, and it makes a convenient home base for exploring other parts of the UK and Europe. Students in the UEA program live in flats on campus or near town.
When offered: Fall, spring, or academic year

University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana

Offered in cooperation with SUNY Brockport, this program offers you the opportunity to take classes in a wide range of disciplines at the University of Ghana—and immerse yourself in Ghanaian culture over the course of a full semester or academic year.

You’ll live alongside Ghanaian students in a residence hall on the University of Ghana’s campus in the capital city of Accra, and you’ll receive instruction from UG faculty in small classes, seminars, and tutorials. The program includes a comprehensive on-site orientation to help you get acclimated to the university and its educational system, and you’ll be able to take part in field trips and other special events organized specifically for program participants by a resident director in Ghana.

When offered: Fall, spring, or academic year

University of Oslo

Oslo, Norway

The Oslo program offers the opportunity to enroll at the University of Oslo in a wide range of courses taught in English. You may stay for one semester or a full year and choose from a broad range of courses in the areas of Scandinavian Studies, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Medicine, Theology, Education, Law and Graduate Studies. Students have the option of taking the 30-hour Beginners Course in Norwegian in addition to their normal study program (included in the USAC program fees). Although most people in Norway speak English, we strongly recommend you take this optional course, as it will help you to assimilate better into Norwegian life, and you will find that Norwegians appreciate your effort to speak their language.

Students begin their stay in Oslo with an on-site orientation to the university, region and country in addition to field trips and social activities. At the conclusion of this program, students begin their regular coursework.

Offered in Fall and Spring

University of Salamanca
Institution: University of Salamanca
Salamanca, Spain

If you’re looking for complete immersion in your study of Spanish language and culture, this program, offered in cooperation with SUNY Cortland, is a great way to achieve it.

Salamanca itself is rich with history and heritage, and the university—Spain’s oldest and one of the oldest in Europe—traces its roots back to the 13th century. You’ll advance your Spanish skills rapidly through intensive classes in language, and you’ll choose additional courses in other fields of interest from the university’s extensive catalogue. If you wish, you can further enrich your experience by volunteering up to 5 hours a week teaching English to young Spanish children. And you will live with a host family throughout, participating in the domestic life of Salamanca and exercising your language skills around the house and over meals.

Contemporary Salamanca is a lively university town centered on an expansive plaza surrounded by beautiful yellow sandstone churches, cathedrals, schools, and historic sites. It’s about two hours away from the capital city of Madrid, and a local airport puts destinations around Spain—and beyond—within easy reach.

When offered: Fall, spring, or academic year

University of the Sunshine Coast
Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia

The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) provides students with the perfect study and living environment. The USC campus is located in the centre of the Sunshine Coast region. Located on the edge of a national park, the campus is home to kangaroos. The campus is approximately 90 kilometers from Brisbane. Major centers such as Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Caloundra and Noosa are between 15 and 40 minutes drive away.

USC has the highest proportion of academic staff with Doctoral or Masters qualifications of any university in Queensland, and the fifth highest in Australia. Graduates consistently give the University top marks, with a five-star satisfaction rating for overall educational experience. USC is the highest ranked university in Australia in relation to graduates’ satisfaction with teaching. USC received five-star ratings for both electronic support and academic services in the 2006 Good Universities Guide. The University library houses more than 23,500 digital resources that supplement the print resources held in the University collection. Students can choose from a wide range of courses in three faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Business, and Science, Health and Education. Many courses offer insights into Australian society from historical, political, environmental, geographical, business, scientific, social and literary perspectives. There is also a wide range of courses with a more global perspective. Courses range from liberal arts to professional to science and from discipline-specific to interdisciplinary. Areas of study include: Creative Writing, Journalism, Public Relations, Computer-Based Design, International Business, Languages, Marketing, Management, Biotechnology, Tourism, Education, Environmental Restoration, Marine Science, Sport and Exercise Science, Human Services, International Relations and Communication Studies. The internship program offers study abroad students high quality, individually designed work placements in an extensive range of professions.

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University of Sussex
City: Brighton, England

Goucher students can take classes in physics or math at University of Sussex which is located in Brighton, England (55 miles/90 km from London). Set in the South Downs, Sussex is the only university in the country to be entirely located in a designated Area of Outstanding Beauty. Founded in 1961, Sussex University quickly established an international reputation for the quality of its research and its innovative and effective styles of teaching, attracting scholars from all over the world. With its wealth of innovative and engaging courses, Sussex encourages intellectual exploration and programs at Sussex. Sussex has a well-stocked library and extensive computer network, specialist laboratories, and media facilities to support you. All University accommodation is self-catering. For more information and course descriptions, please view the Sussex website (www.sussex.ac.uk). Students can study at Sussex for the fall or spring semester.

University of Westminster
London, England

The University of Westminster’s study-abroad program offers you the opportunity to spend a semester or full academic year taking undergraduate classes alongside British and other international students at one of London’s oldest educational institutions.

Particularly noted for its outstanding programs and facilities in communication, psychology, and international business, the University of Westminster allows you to combine four courses each semester from a very wide range of subject areas. You’ll live in residence halls or flats with other international students on or near one of Westminster’s four campuses (all either in central London or accessible quickly and easily via the tube). And to help you get acclimated and make the most of your time there, the university’s Study Abroad Unit holds a comprehensive orientation program at the beginning of each semester covering everything from the British system of education to the social and cultural opportunities available in the city of London.

Vietnam Semester Program

Danang

The Brockport Vietnam Program in Danang provides participants an international adventure in an exciting, safe, friendly, and historically rich community with a political system and social traditions that are fascinating. Participants will take classes in language, culture, politics, and history from professors that also teach at Danang University (the state university), Duy Tan University (a private university), and The School of Politics (a state political education institute). Each institution will expose students to different philosophies and teaching approaches in Vietnam. Students also perform community service at a variety of locations including a group home for disabled children, nursing home, teaching English to local students, etc.

Offered Fall or Spring