Monash University
Country: Australia
Location: Melbourne
Term(s): fall, spring, academic year
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: Students enroll directly in regular university classes at Monash University, one of Australia's leading universities. Fields of study include anthropology, business, ecology, economics, engineering, fine, visual and performing arts, history, humanities, information and computer science, law, linguistics, literature, math, social sciences, natural and physical sciences, philosophy, and religion
Eligibility Requirements: Juniors, Seniors, mature Sophomores, or graduate students; 3.0 GPA
Credits: 12-16 undergraduate; 12-16 graduate
Application Deadlines: March 1; October 1
Rainforests to Reefs: Environmental Management in Australia
Country: Australia
Location: Queensland
Term(s): Summer
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: This three-week program involves one week at each of the following sites: the campus of Griffith University, Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Center in the forested hinterland behind the Gold Coast, and the Townsville/Cairns region, the tropical gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Participants will be introduced to current issues that involve competing choices and conflicts over land and resource used in coastal areas of ecological importance. After introductory lectures on these issues and on environmental management and policy making in Australia, students will work in teams on an in-depth field investigation of a particular issue.
Eligibility Requirements: Undergraduates in good academic standing
Credits: 6 undergraduate
Application Deadlines: April 15
Capital Normal University: Main Campus and College of Foreign Languages; Beijing Polytechnic University
Country: China
Location: Beijing
Term(s): fall, spring, academic year
Language of Instruction: English; Chinese
Program Description: Approximately 20 hours per week are devoted to formal instruction and language laboratory. In addition to classes in speaking, reading, and writing Chinese, the Chinese Language Training Centers on each campus provide substantial cultural and recreational activities. Fields of study include area studies, language study, and Chinese. This program does not provide for direct enrollment in host university courses unless students are sufficiently proficient in Chinese.
Eligibility Requirements: 1 year of Mandarin
Credits: 12-16 undergraduate; 12-16 graduate
Application Deadlines: March 1; October 1
University of Havana, Beyond the Embargo: Culture and Politics in Cuba
Country: Cuba
Location: Havana
Term(s): Summer
Language of Instruction: English; Spanish
Program Description: Participants gain first-hand knowledge of the fascinating city of Havana and of Cuban life and culture during this month-long program. Students reside in the heart of the formerly walled city of Old Havana and experience other parts of Cuba through organized field trips. This interdisciplinary program changes its academic focus each summer to incorporate a variety of fields, such as architecture, art, education, literature, Spanish language, and many others. Classes are taught by University at Buffalo and University of Havana faculty.
Eligibility Requirements: Undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing; 4 semesters college-level Spanish
Credits: 6 undergraduate; 6 graduate
Application Deadlines: March 1
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Country: Germany
Location: Darmstadt
Term(s): fall, spring, academic year
Language of Instruction: German; English
Program Description: This program offers upper level undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to study at one of Germany's leading post-secondary institutions. Participants are offered a challenging academic program, focusing on academic fundamentals rather than teaching applications. Several courses in engineering and natural Sciences are held in English. Additional fields of study include architecture, history, humanities, management, and political science. Direct enrollment available with sufficient language skills.
Eligibility Requirements: Juniors and above; engineering majors who have completed basic engineering requirements and have a strong background in math; graduate students in good academic standing; 1 year of college-level German required; preference given to UB students. SUNY students only
Credits: 12-16 undergraduate; 12-16 graduate
Application Deadlines: April 15; December 15
Technische Universität Darmstadt, German-American Summerschool
Country: Germany
Location: Darmstadt
Term(s): Summer
Language of Instruction: German; English
Program Description: This is a four-week program of German language and cultural studies. Three levels of German are offered: beginner, intermediate and advanced. The cultural studies provide insight into German politics, literature, and history, as well as German everyday life and leisure activities, tradition, and culture. Students participate in a varied combination of lectures, presentations, and discussion groups. Excursions into the surroundings of Darmstadt and day trips to the world-famous cities of Frankfurt, Heidelberg, and Berlin are also included. An optional two-week internship in engineering is offered at the end of the language and culture program for an additional two credits.
Eligibility Requirements: : Students in good academic standing; basic knowledge of German; SUNY students only
Credits: 4-6 undergraduate; 4-6 graduate
Application Deadlines: February 15
Konan University, Intensive Japanese Course for Communicative Competence
Country: Italy
Location: Kobe
Term(s): Summer
Language of Instruction: Japanese
Program Description: Konan University is located in the city of Kobe, the seventh largest city in Japan. This summer course offers students with intermediate- level Japanese the opportunity to study the language intensively with specially trained teachers of Japanese as a Foreign Language. A homestay is an integral part of this program and helps participants gain insight into Japanese family relations, cuisine, and religious practices.
Eligibility Requirements: Undergraduate and graduate students; Japanese 101 and 102 at the college level
Credits: 6 undergraduate; 6 graduate
Application Deadlines: March 1
Korea University
Country: Korea
Location: Seoul
Term(s): fall, spring, academic year
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: Classes are taught in English for international students at Korea University. No previous knowledge of Korean is required for admission. Undergraduate students enroll in a maximum of six, three-credit classes per semester in a variety of fields. Fields of study include basic sciences, business administration, economics, history, international relations, Korean art, language, law/legal studies, and political science. Graduate students may enroll in the Korean Studies program, focusing on economy and business, law and politics, or society and culture.
Eligibility Requirements: Undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing; preference given to UB students. SUNY students only
Credits: 12-16 undergraduate; 12-16 graduate
Application Deadlines: May 15; November 15
Yucatán Peninsula, Ancient Art and Cities of Yucatán
Country: Mexico
Location: Various Locations
Term(s): Winter
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: Two-week long program, led by a UB archeologist, allows students to visit 26 sites, including the vast and mysterious ruins of Chichén Itz‡, Palenque, Calakmul, Uxmal, Dzibilchaltœn, Mayap‡n, and Edzn‡, as well as the Flamingo Reserve of Celestœn, and the Balankanché Caves.
Eligibility Requirements: Undergraduate students in good academic standing
Credits: 3 undergraduate
Application Deadlines: November 1
University of Salamanca
Country: Spain
Location: Salamanca
Term(s): Summer
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Program Description: A program designed primarily for intermediate and advanced-level students and for teachers of Spanish. The aims of the program are strengthening the language abilities of the participants, enriching their humanistic education through study of Spanish art and culture, providing training in applied linguistics for both present and future teachers of Spanish. This program does not provide for direct enrollment in host university courses.
Eligibility Requirements: 1 year of college-level Spanish
Credits: 6 undergraduate; 6 graduate
Application Deadlines: Rolling admissions; after April 1, on space-available basis
Jordan & Syria, Off the Beaten Path: A Summer Sojourn to Amman & Damascus
Country: Various Locations
Location: Various locations
Term(s): Summer
Language of Instruction: English; Spanish; German (depends on location)
Program Description: This program aims to dispel many of the negative stereotypes about Arabs found in American popular culture. Participants enroll in two, three-credit courses entitled ÒMiddle East SocietyÓ and ÒJordan and Syria in Comparative PerspectiveÓ and an independent study course that draws material from lectures, field trips, and interpersonal experiences. There is also a series of colloquial (Syrian) Arabic lessons. In addition, participants are paired with students from the Damascus University for an ongoing exchange of ideas and information. No previous knowledge of Arabic required.
Eligibility Requirements: Undergraduates, graduates, and non-students
Credits: 6 undergraduate; 6 graduate; non-credit option available
Application Deadlines: April 1
London and Paris Summer Program
Country: Various Locations
Location: Various locations
Term(s): Summer
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: This month-long program is set in two of Europe's most fascinating cities: London and Paris. The coursework will consist of two, 300-level, three-credit courses that serve as elective credit in a variety of majors. Courses are entitled ÒThe Anthropology of TourismÓ and ÒReading the City: The Case of Paris.Ó Field trips to several locations are included in the program.
Eligibility Requirements: Undergraduate standing; 2.75 GPA
Credits: 6 undergraduate
Application Deadlines: Rolling admissions; after April 1, on space-available basis
Vietnam National University, Service Learning in Vietnam
Country: Vietnam
Location: Hanoi
Term(s): Winter
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: This intensive two-week program incorporates a lecture series with internships in local companies and NGOs. Participants are matched with host organizations and agencies on the basis of their interests and skills. A weekend trip to scenic Ha Long Bay, which the Vietnamese consider a wonder of the world, is included. No previous knowledge of Vietnamese required.
Eligibility Requirements: Undergraduates and graduates in good academic standing
Credits: 3 undergraduate; 3 graduate
Application Deadlines: October 15
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