Oceanology in Costa Rica
Country: Costa Rica
Location: San José
Term(s): Summer
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: From late May through June, students study the coastal ecosystems and human associations near two oceans of Costa Rica. Students explore the differences in ecosystems between the tropical Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, coastal neotropical habitats including shorelines, mangroves, marsh and estuarine environments, coastline origins and geomorphology, and the evolution of oceans. Students also receive lectures on the study of coral reefs, intertidal, nearshore, and littoral habitat types for their biological diversity. Students come to understand man's relationship to these ecotypes and the influences of ocean and sea properties (i.e. sediments, climate, food resources, and archaeological artifacts of indigenous peoples). Emphasis of lectures will be on discovering what scientists do in Oceanology.
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students who register with the permission of the instructor
Credits: 3 undergraduate
Application Deadlines: March 15
Field Biology in Costa Rica (Various sites in rain forest, cloud forest, and volcano habitat)
Country: Costa Rica
Location: Various Locations
Term(s): Winter
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: Students visit four sites in the rain forest, cloud forest, and volcano habitats, while studying ecology of tropical ecosystems. Students travel together accompanied by experienced Costa Rican biologist and Nassau Community College professors. Accommodations are attractive lodges, double rooms with private baths. All meals are included.
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students who register with the permission of the instructor
Credits: 3 undergraduate
Application Deadlines: January 15; late applications considered
International Business (Various Cities)
Country: Europe
Location: Various Locations
Term(s): Summer
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: During May and June students examine the distinctive management challenges and opportunities of companies operating in more than one country. Course provides an overview of the growing role of business with its political, legal, cultural, and economic influences on the rapidly changing international scene. Students are involved in independent research after visits to multinational companies, foreign banking systems, and government controlled businesses
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students
Credits: 3 undergraduate
Application Deadlines: March 15
International Criminal Justice Systems (Paris, London)
Country: Europe
Location: Various Locations
Term(s): Winter
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: This course encourages interested students or non-college persons to compare their knowledge of the criminal justice systems of the United States with those of France and England. While staying in Paris and London, students meet with government officials and criminal justice practitioners for discussions and tours of their related programs, buildings, and/or institutions.
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students who register with the permission of the instructor
Credits: 3 undergraduate
Application Deadlines: November 21
Foreign Buying (Paris, Versailles, Epernay, Limoges, Lyon, Grasse, Nice, Monte Carlo, Cannes)
Country: France
Location: Various Cities
Term(s): Summer
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: This two-week course in May provides students an opportunity to learn selected methods and techniques involved in foreign buying. Seminars on manufacturing, wine, perfume, glass, textile, silk production, fashion forecasting, and retailing are offered. Independent research, buying plans, and visits to major international cities are included.
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students who resister for the course with the permission of the instructor
Credits: 3 undergraduate
Application Deadlines: March; late applications considered
Renaissance Art History (Florence, Rome, Venice, Padua, Milan, Pisa, Siena, Assisi, Pompeii)
Country: Italy
Location: Urbino
Term(s): Summer
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: This course is designed to observe and study the artistic monuments and treasures from Italy's Renaissance period. Works of Renaissance architecture, painting, sculpture, and other applied arts from the Renaissance will be explored in most of their original contexts. Works of Roman antiquities will also be explored in order to trace the parallel of the "Rebirth" of classical art found in the Renaissance period. Instruction will be on site.
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students who register with the permission of the instructor
Credits: 3 undergraduate
Application Deadlines: March 15
History of Furnishings and Design in Italy (Milan, Como, Verona, Florence, Siena, Assissi, Pisa, Rome)
Country: Italy
Location: Various Locations
Term(s): Summer
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: An international study tour to Italy running from mid-May to mid-June for the examination and study of historical period styles in architecture, furniture, accessories, lighting, art, rugs, tapestries, and fashions. On-site study in Milan, Como, Verona, Venice, Florence, Siena, Assissi, Pisa, and Rome will highlight the political and socioeconomic conditions that influenced the designs of each period. From Leonardo Da Vinci's "The Last Supper" to the Vatican to Palazzo's and factories, students will experience the importance of Italy's role in the history of design.
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students who register for the course with permission of the instructor
Credits: 3 undergraduate
Application Deadlines: March 25
Amsterdam College Voor Hotel En Gastronomie
Country: Mexico
Location: Amsterdam
Term(s): Summer
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: During the months of May through August (depending on position acquired), students live and work in Amsterdam. Students are placed in culinary positions as planned with the college. A good culinary background is important. While the English language is used, it would be helpful to know food item names in Dutch.
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students who register for the course with the permission of the instructor; a resume, letters of recommendation, and interviews will be required
Credits: 3 undergraduate
Application Deadlines: November 20
Amsterdam College Voor Hotel En Gastronomie
Country: Netherlands
Location: Amsterdam
Term(s): Summer
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: During the months of May through August (depending on position acquired), students live and work in Amsterdam. Students are placed in culinary positions as planned with the college. A good culinary background is important. While the English language is used, it would be helpful to know food item names in Dutch.
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students who register for the course with the permission of the instructor; a resume, letters of recommendation, and interviews will be required
Credits: 3 undergraduate
Application Deadlines: November 20
Warsaw School of Economics
Country: Poland
Location: Warsaw
Term(s): Summer
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: Six-week program (mid-June to late July) offers an in-depth study of the structure, conduct/behavior, and performance of economies in transition from central planning to market. Opportunities to meet and discuss issues concerning East and Central Europe with policy makers.
Eligibility Requirements: Sophomores and above; students with some economics
Credits: 6 undergraduate (plus 3 optional language credits in German, Russian, or Polish)
Application Deadlines: March
Gorky Institute in Moscow, Russian Literature in English Translation
Country: Russia
Location: Moscow
Term(s): Winter
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: During two weeks in January participants will read (in English) selected works of Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, and Tolstoy, and then visit residences and museums dedicated to them and their work. Theater and cultural performances are a part of the schedule. The course is supplemented with lectures in English by local professors noted for their expertise on these authors. In addition to the half day of lectures and discussions, the group will have tours of the highlights in each of these cities. A knowledge of Russian is not required.
Eligibility Requirements: Undergraduate standing
Credits: 3 undergraduate
Application Deadlines: December 1
Chulalongkorn University
Country: Thailand
Location: Bangkok
Term(s): Summer
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: During this three-week program, students will be given the opportunity to study Social Psychology in Bangkok. Site visits are coordinated with various lectures in Psychology. A cross-cultural exploration of Thai and American behaviors is the emphasis of the course.
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students who register for the course with permission of the instructor
Credits: 3 undergraduate
Application Deadlines: April 1
Hotel Field Training
Country: United Kingdom
Location: London (England)
Term(s): Summer
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: For seven weeks (late May to mid-July, as position requires) students will live and work in four-star hotels and fine restaurants in London while experiencing the local history and traditions. The students receive first-class, international hospitality training. Living accommodations are American standard and students can expect to earn wages based upon experience. Employers may accommodate those wanting cross-training, based upon student evaluation.
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students who register for the course with the permission of the instructor; a resume, photograph, and personal interview is required
Credits: 3 undergraduate
Application Deadlines: February 20; late applications considered
International Hospitality Industry
Country: United Kingdom
Location: London (England)
Term(s): Winter
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: Students visit a variety of hotels and restaurants in Great Britain to learn about International Hospitality and attend seminars presented by key personnel within these establishments. Students also are able to dine in a variety of restaurants and stay in first class accommodations.
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students who register for the course with the permission of the instructor
Credits: 3 undergraduate
Application Deadlines: November 29
Nature and Functions of Law (London, Brussels)
Country: Various Locations
Location: Various locations
Term(s): Winter
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: While in London and Brussels, students study the origins and evolution of American law. Our legal institutions and judicial systems are examined and contemporary legal issues are explored. Students learn to appreciate how law helps us to resolve our conflicts and address our problems through various legal procedures. This course does not focus on specific laws and rules, but rather on understanding the nature of law, how it affects us, and what its limitations are. Instruction is conducted at various sites in London, including Parliament, the Law Courts, the London Stock Exchange, and other locations in order to provide the student with a glimpse of the past. Visitation to the European Parliament and the United Nations in Brussels, Belgium provides an insight into the future of the emerging European community.
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students who register with the permission of the instructor
Credits: 3 undergraduate
Application Deadlines: November 15
African-American Literature in West Africa
Country: Various Locations
Location: West Africa
Term(s): winter
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: Through a visit to Senegal and the Gambia in West Africa, students will have the opportunity to experience the source of major themes in African-American literature. The course, taking place in April, includes a range of readings, lectures, seminars, and trips to historic, cultural and intellectual centers - including a slave dungeon, African villages, and markets.
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students who register with the permission of the instructor
Credits: 3 undergraduate
Application Deadlines: January 15; late applications considered
Science of Our World
Country: Vietnam
Location: Hochi Minh City
Term(s): Summer
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description: This two-week course in June examines the different demographic patterns involving urban and various rural communities, including fishing, farming, and forest environments. Topics of study include a comparison between the capabilities and methods of modern technological society and appropriate technologies being applied in a developing nation. All lectures take place in the field, and all lab work includes hands-on experience in the various locals studied.
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students who register for the course with the permission of the instructor
Credits: 4 undergraduate Lab Science credits
Application Deadlines: April 15; late applications considered
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