Summer Study Abroad Program Options

General Summer Study Abroad Information

Summer study abroad programs differ from Intensive Courses Abroad in that Goucher's program partners sponsor the programs.  Summer programs are not led by Goucher faculty, but have been reviewed and approved by Goucher's academic departments.  Students who participate in Goucher Summer Programs pay the program sponsor directly, but receive Goucher credit for courses. 

Pay attention to deadlines!  

Please check our home page or our Upcoming Events page for dates and times of information sessions for these and other study abroad programs.  Contact Lindsay Johnson, Advisor for Summer Programs, to schedule an advising appointment and receive an application. 

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.

Summer Programs

DENMARK INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM (DIS)
Copenhagen, Denmark

The Denmark International Study (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.  DIS's various programs are offered in cooperation with the University of Copenhagen, the Copenhagen Business School, and Roskilde University.  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.  All courses are taught in English.  Elementary Danish is optional (for summer programs only).

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 Folkhojskole, or with a Danish roommate throughout the program.  For details, please visit www.dis.dk/Housing.

DIS offers a variety of summer programs that run from late May to late June.  The five week programs include:  European Culture and History * European Politics & Society * International Business & Economics *  Medical Practice & Policy *  Nursing in Scandinavia * Pre-Architecture * Prostitution & Human Trafficking in Europe *  Psychology & Child Development * HIV/Aids in Western Europe

The seven week programs run from early July to mid August and include:  Architecture * Scandinavia Furniture Design * Scandinavian Glass Design * Scandinavia Textile Design

HANSARD SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Institution:  London School of Economics and Political Science
London, UK

The Hansard Scholars Programme is  highly competitive, but for outstanding students with a keen interest in politics and public society.  It is an extraordinary window into the inner workings of the British government. The Hansard Scholars Programme offers a twelve week summer program in London that begins in mid-May and ends in early August.  It offers students the opportunity to attend courses in British Politics and UK Public Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science and take intensive internship placement.  HANSARD DEADLINE:  FEBRUARY 1.

You will 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.    http://www.hansardsociety.org.uk/programmes/study_programme

INSTEP
Institution: Cambridge Institute of Economic and Political Studies
London, England

Students spend six weeks during the summer in London or Cambridge at the Institute of Economic and Political Studies. Many summer festivities take place in Cambridge during June and July. Cambridge is under an hour by train from London. Friday excursions are available for London participants. Students will study political science, law, contemporary Europe, international relations and/or international business. Internship options are also available in law, politics and social services. Students work three days a week at their internship placement. INSTEP attempts to match qualified students with placements that meet their interests and abilities. Students live in dormitory rooms with other program students, sharing kitchen, bath and common areas. Visit the INSTEP website.

USAC Summer Programs

USAC, a partner of Goucher College, offers summer programs in many counties.  Please visit the USAC web site for a comprehensive list of options.