Study Abroad Resources for College Students
College alone can be an incredibly mind opening experience for students. But for real world experience and cross cultural training, students often need to spend time in another country. The possibilities for today’s college student are endless, whether it’s studying literature at Oxford, art in France or ancient history in Egypt. And it doesn’t have to stop there. Whatever your particular interest, there is likely a cross cultural experience available for you. But how do you choose the best one for you? Take a look through these sites and to see that many exciting and challenging opportunities await.
Global Learning Semesters
The World in One Semester
If you haven’t quite exactly zoomed in on your particular area of focus, then Global Learning Semesters may be the program you’re looking for. In one college semester, you’ll visit up to 25 cities around the world. In the 2011-2012 academic year, Global Learning Semesters will operate over 40 study abroad programs at nine foreign universities – University of Nicosia, University of Paris IV (Sorbonne), Catholic University of Paris, Parsons Paris School of Art & Design, American Business School Paris, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, London Metropolitan University, University of Belgrano. Programs can be based in Europe, have a global interest, or can be focused in one country.
Learning around the world > > globalsemesters.com
Global Student Experience
Choose your length of program
With Global Student Experience you can choose from summer, quarter, trimester, semester, and year-long study abroad programs in Europe, Australia, and Latin America. Programs are available in Spain, Argentina, Italy, England, France, Australia and Mexico. Learn the language, learn the culture. When you study abroad, you put yourself in the small minority of only 5% of North American students who have such an experience. With an ever more competitive job market, cross cultural experiences in a foreign country could be the deciding factor in the job selection process. Global Student Experience can help give you that step up.
Language immersion > > gseabroad.com
CEA Global Education
21st Century Opportunities
Providing international education to U.S. and Canadian students since 1997, CEA Global Education sends thousands of students yearly to countries including Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, South Africa and Spain. Focusing on the 21st century opportunities CEA focuses on a service first approach to their programs. Apply on line or request a catalog. Financial information is also available online.
A Service First Approach > > gowithcea.com
American Institute for Foreign Study
Nearly 50 Years of Programs
The American Institute for Foreign Study has nearly fifty years of experience providing cultural exchange programs around the world. Their program includes college study abroad but also includes au pair placement, camp counselors and staff, gifted education, high school study/travel and insurance services. Annually AIFS sends about 5,000 undergraduates to one of their 24 international camuses.
A leader in cultural exchange > > aifs.com
CCIS Study Abroad
80 programs in 31 countries
The College Consortium for International Studies is a partnership of colleges and universities that encompass a broad spectrum of international higher education. In the Study Abroad program, students may choose from more than 80 study abroad programs in 31 countries around the world for a semester, summer, or full academic year. Programs are available in North, Central and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceana. Check out the website for scholarship information or to browse the CCIS Study Abroad Catalog.
Study abroad > > ccisabroad.org
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