University of Pittsburgh: Engineering for a Better Environment–Brazil
University of Pittsburgh
Engineering for a Better Environment-Brazil
- Swanson School of Engineering
- Engineering International Programs
Countries:
- Brazil
Links
- Study Abroad Official Website
- Search for Other Programs
- Program Information
Details (Bold and Orange are the categories)
- Study Abroad/Internship
- Undergraduate/Graduate
- Summer/Winter/Semester/Year
- Area:
- Contemporary Energy Production
- Renewable Energy
- Environmental Sustainability
Eligibility:
- Recommended Courses (but not required)
- Elementary Portuguese
- Brazilian Literature 101
- History of Brazil
- Energy, Society, and Behavior
- 2.5 GPA
- Academic Good Standing
- Sophomore +
- Participation in the Pre-Program orientation program in Pittsburgh
Additional Notes:
- There are mandatory pre-departure classes to be held in Pittsburgh during the summer
University of Pittsburgh: Global Justice?
University of Pittsburgh
Global Justice?
Host(s)
- Panther Programs Abroad
- Global Studies Center
- Institute for Co-existence Studies
- Intercultural Mediation Institute
- International Network City for the Culture of Peace
Countries:
- Switzerland
Links
- Study Abroad Official Website
- Search for Other Programs
- Program Information
Details (Bold and Orange are the categories)
- Study Abroad/Internship
- Undergraduate/Graduate
- Summer/Winter/Semester/Year
- Area:
- German Language
- German Literature
- German Studies
- Switzerland Studies
- Global Justice Issues
- Political Science
Eligibility:
- 2.75 GPA
- Academic Good Standing
- Sophomore +
Additional Notes:
- 2 week program where you visit different UNESCO sites, travel to locations where peace deals were signed and talk about those deals, etc.
University of Pittsburgh: Pitt in Cuba
University of Pittsburgh
Pitt in Cuba
Host(s)
- Panther Programs Abroad
- Pittsburgh Center for Latin American Studies
- University of Havana
Countries:
- Cuba
Links
- Study Abroad Official Website
- Search for Other Programs
- Program Information
Details (Bold and Orange are the categories)
- Study Abroad/Internship
- Undergraduate/Graduate
- Summer/Winter/Semester/Year
- Area:
- Cuba: Civilization and Culture in the Cuban Society
- Historia de America Latina y el Caribe
- Historia de Cuba
- Pensamiento Cubano
- Jose Marti
- Cine Cubano
- Panorama Cubano
- Literatura Espanola I
- Literatura Cubana I, III
- Estudios Afrocaribenos
- Historia de la Cultura Cubana I
- Apreciacion Litereraria II
- Spanish Language
Eligibility:
- 4 Semesters of College-level Spanish
- 2.75 GPA
- Sophomore +
- Academic Good Standing
Additional Notes:
- Program is only hosted in the spring semester.
- Classes are taught entirely in Spanish!
University of Pittsburgh: University of Haifa
University of Pittsburgh
University of Haifa
Host(s)
- Panther Programs Abroad
- University of Haifa
- University of Pittsburgh
Countries:
- Israel
Links
- Study Abroad Official Website
- Search for Other Programs
- Program Information
Details (Bold and Orange are the categories)
- Study Abroad/Internship
- Undergraduate/Graduate
- Summer/Winter/Semester/Year
- Area:
- Any
- Hebrew Language
- Arabic Language
- Arabic Literature
- Business
- Hebrew Literature
- History
- Jewish Studies
- Political Science
- Psychology
Eligibility:
- All Students
- 3.0 GPA
- Academic Good Standing
- BA Students:
- Sophomore +
- Completion of one year of study at the home university
- Grad Students and BA graduates
- An undergraduate degree at a foreign university
Additional Notes:
- Classes are taught in English and Hebrew
- Includes a tour of Haifa and trips throughout Israel
- Students may also participate in volunteer opportunities
- On holidays and the Sabbath, students can join a local family for a meal.
- No pre-reqs
Songang Korean Immersion Program
Songang University
Korean Immersion Program
Host(s)
- Songang University Korean Language Education Center
Links
Details (Bold and Orange are the categories)
- Study Abroad/Internship
- Undergraduate/Graduate
- Summer/Winter/Semester
- Area:
- Korean Studies
- Korean Culture
- Korean Language (All levels)
- Korean History
Countries:
- Korea
Eligibility:
- I couldn’t find any information, but it is geared for
- University students
- Adults
- High school graduates
Additional Notes:
- Scholarships are available for:
- Students whose parents graduated from Songang University (20%)
- Children of Faculty or Staff at Songang University (50%)
- Students who can get a letter of recommendation from the dean of their Korean Language program at their home university (25%)
- Returning Students (20%)
- Consists of 4 hour language courses and 2 hour culture courses.
- Includes trips outside of Seoul to historical locations and many cultural excursions.
- Language Exchange program is available.
- Students can choose to stay in the dorms, on their own, or with a Korean family.
UConn: Summer in Toulouse, France
University of Connecticut
Summer in Toulouse, France
Host(s)
- Langue Onze
- UCONN Study Abroad French Program
Countries:
- France
Links
- Study Abroad Official Website
- Search for Other Programs
- Program Information
Details (Bold and Orange are the categories)
- Study Abroad/Internship
- Undergraduate/Graduate
- Summer/Winter/Semester/ Year
- Area:
- French (any Level)
- French Culture
- French Studies
- Modernity in Crisis: France and the Francophone World From 1850 to Today
- Issues in Cultural Studies
Eligibility:
- 2.5 GPA
- Sophomore+
- Academic Good Standing
Additional Notes:
- Includes a visit to Paris
- Designed for all majors, including the sciences.
- Student stay with families locally
UConn: US Sustainable Food Programs and Food System Program
University of Connecticut
US Sustainable Food Programs and Food System Program
Host(s)
- International Studies Institute at Palazzo Rucellai
Countries:
- Italy
Links
- Study Abroad Official Website
- Search for Other Programs
- Program Information
Details (Bold and Orange are the categories)
- Study Abroad/Internship
- Undergraduate/Graduate
- Summer/Winter/Semester
- Area:
- Basic Italian
- Economy
- Environment
- Society
- Agriculture
- Food Systems
- Business Administration
- Nutrition Science
- Food and Sustainability Studies
Eligibility:
- 2.75 GPA
- Sophomore+
- Academic Good Standing
Additional Notes:
- Includes study tours and field experiences.
- Qualifies for the fall semester
The Bridging Scholarship Program
The Bridging Project
Host(s)
- United States–Japan Bridging Foundation
- American Association for Teachers of Japanese
Countries:
- Japan
Links
Details (Bold and Orange are the categories)
- Study Abroad/Internship
- Undergraduate/Graduate
- Summer/Winter/Semester/Year
- Area:
- ANY
Eligibility:
- Students Must be Accepted Into A Semester or Year Long Study Abroad Program in Japan.
- Any Major Accepted
- Enrolled Undergraduate
- Academic Good Standing
Application Requirements (Copy available here)
- Application Form
- A short essay (up to 500 words) introducing yourself, explaining your interest in study in Japan, and outlining what you hope to achieve by participating in a study abroad program (three copies).
- An official transcript from your college or university.
- 1 Letter of Recommendation
Additional Notes:
- These two associations work together to produce about 100 scholarships a year for students to study in Japan.
- They collect applications twice a year for studying there a semester or a year
- Stipend includes $2500 for semester applications and $4000 for year-long applications.
- Also check out the Morgan Stanley Japan Scholarship Information!
UConn: Paideia in Greece–Athens
University of Connecticut
Paideia in Greece–Athens
Host(s)
- National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Office of Study Abroad
- Center for Hellenic Studies
- Paideia Society
Countries:
- Greece
Links
- Study Abroad Official Website
- Search for Other Programs
- Program Information
Details (Bold and Orange are the categories)
- Study Abroad/Internship
- Undergraduate/Graduate
- Summer/Winter/Semester
- Area:
- Semester/Year
- The Olympic Games: Past & Present
- Modern Greek Literature
- History & Archaeology of Ancient Greece
- History & Archaeology f Byzantine Greece
- Greek Language
- Classical Mythology
- Language & Culture of Greece
- Greek Art & Architecture
- Semester/Year
Eligibility:
- 2.75 GPA
- Sophomore+
- Academic Good Standing
Additional Notes:
- There are qualified scholarships for the most qualified participants.
- Qualifies for a semester or a year
UConn: Paideia 2013 Summer Programs in Greece
University of Connecticut
Paideia 2013 Summer Programs in Greece
Host(s)
- Office of Study Abroad
- Center for Hellenic Studies
- University of Macedonia
- Paideia Society
Countries:
- Greece
- Thessaloniki
- Dion
- Aini-Kozani
- Sparta
- Ikaria
- Delphi
- Karpenisi
- Rhodes
- Athens
Links
- Study Abroad Official Website
- Search for Other Programs
- Program Information
Details (Bold and Orange are the categories)
- Study Abroad/Internship
- Undergraduate/Graduate
- Summer/Winter/Semester
- Area
- Classical Greek
- Modern Greek
- Archeology of Ancient Greece
- History & Archaeology of Ancient Macedonia
- Greek Environment
- Byzantine Art History
- Greek landscape Architecture
- Topics in Aegean Greek and Roman Art
- Art History
- Mediterranean Diet
- Maritime History & Underwater Archaeology
- Law of Athens
Eligibility:
- 2.75 GPA
- Sophomore+
- Academic Good Standing
Additional Notes:
- This includes various summer concerts, trips, and cultural excursions.
- Feel free to mix and match. There are four possible dates:
- May 12-June 1
- June 2-June 22
- June 15-July 6
- July 9- July 30
- There are qualified scholarships for the most qualified participants ($100-$700). Students with a 3.7 GPA+ will get a $150 discount on tuition costs.
