STUDY ABROAD GUIDE
a comprehensive guide to studying abroad for svsu students and staff
cover photography by Jenna Zulauf / Someone Else
STUDY ABROAD GUIDE
created by Jacob Johnson
This guidebook is to act as a resource to help you find the most suitable Study Abroad program tailored to your own personal needs.
CONTENTS AFRICA EGYPT
5
GHANA
6
MOROCCO
7
ASIA & THE SOUTH PACIFIC CHINA
11
INDIA
12
JAPAN
13
SOUTH KOREA
14
TAIWAN
15
AUSTRALIA
16
NEW ZEALAND
17
LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN ARGENTINA 21 BRAZIL
22
CHILE
23
COSTA RICA
24
DOMINICAN REP.
25
MEXICO
26
PERU
27
EUROPE AUSTRIA
31
BELGIUM
32
CZECH REP.
33
DENMARK
34
ENGLAND 35 FRANCE
36
GERMANY 37 GREECE
38
IRELAND 39 ITALY 40 NETHERLANDS 41 NORWAY 42 SCOTLAND 43 SPAIN 44
WHY STUDY ABROAD? IT IS REALLY AFFORDABLE You can apply your financial aid package to study abroad. In some cases, your aid might increase to support additional expenses. SVSU students can compete for SVSU Study Abroad Scholarships. Additional grant money may be available from International Programs as well as the Student Association. IT WILL HELP YOU GET A JOB Study Abroad experience helps résumé stand out since businesses & other employers are always looking for potential employees with international experience. IT COUNTS TOWARDS YOUR DEGREE Our programs abroad are designed so that the credits you earn transfer back to SVSU. Complete General Education Requirements or take courses in you major. FOREIGN LANGUAGE IS NOT A REQUIREMENT Most of your study abroad programs have English language instruction & require no foreign language ability.Once you find a program you are interested in, the course description will tell you what the language of instruction is. THERE ARE MANY EXCITING LOCATIONS Study in Japan, Australia, Poland, France, Mexico, Spain, Greece, England, Italy, Austria, or other countries. You can even do an internship! PROGRAMS RANGE FROM ONLY 3 WEEKS TO AN ENTIRE ACADEMIC YEAR Continue reading through this guidebook to find a program tailored to your needs.
AFRICA EGYPT
5
GHANA
6
MOROCCO
7
If you wish to study abroad in Africa as a Saginaw Valley student but can’t find your desired program or desitination listed in this catalog, you may chose to select another program of your finding. Our office is more than glad to work with you and any organization to enable you to study abroad.
Visit www.svsu.edu/studyabroad for more information
Saginaw Valley State University - Study Abroad Office
EGYPT CAIRO N/A
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SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter Spring, Summer
HOUSING
undetermined
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
undetermined
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
undetermined
ACCRA AHA SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter Spring, Summer
HOUSING
undetermined
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
sociology history political science economics cultural studies
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
Wickes 260 - (989) 964.4473 - www.svsu.edu/studyabroad
GHANA
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For more information go to www.ahastudyabroad.com
Saginaw Valley State University - Study Abroad Office
MOROCCO FES AHA SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Summer
HOUSING
Homestay
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Subjecto to change each year
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English/Arabic
*programs also located in Menkes via ISA
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For more information go to www.ahastudyabroad.com photo courtesy of Stephanie Sieggreen
ASIA
& SOUTH PACIFIC CHINA 11 INDIA 12 JAPAN 13 SOUTH KOREA
14
TAIWAN
15
AUSTRALIA
16
NEW ZEALAND
17
If you wish to study abroad in Asia as a Saginaw Valley student but can’t find your desired program or desitination listed in this catalog, you may chose to select another program of your finding. Our office is more than glad to work with you and any organization to enable you to study abroad.
Visit www.svsu.edu/studyabroad for more information
Saginaw Valley State University - Study Abroad Office
CHINA SHANGHAI USAC SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter Spring, Summer
HOUSING
Apartment Homestay Independent Housing
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Chinese History Economics Literature Political Science Marketing Finance Sociology
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
*programs also located in Beijing via Panrimo and Chengdu via USAC
11 For more information go to http://usac.unr.edu photo courtesy of Justin Gouthro
Wickes 260 - (989) 964.4473 - www.svsu.edu/studyabroad
INDIA BANGALORE USAC SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter
HOUSING
Apartment Residence Halls
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Business Sociology Political Science Economics Art Finance Law Management Math & Stats Literature History Psychology Biological Sciences Chemistry Physics Computer Science
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
12 For more information go to http://usac.unr.edu
Saginaw Valley State University - Study Abroad Office
JAPAN NAGASAKI USAC SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter
HOUSING
Residence Hall Homestay Other
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Full Curriculum
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
*summer programs available through JCMU *programs also located in Hiroshima, Osaka, and Kobe via USAC
13 For more information go to http://usac.unr.edu
Wickes 260 - (989) 964.4473 - www.svsu.edu/studyabroad
S. KOREA SEOUL USAC SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
HOUSING
Apartment Residence Hall
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Business Science Languages History Sociology
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
14 For more information go to http://usac.unr.edu
Saginaw Valley State University - Study Abroad Office
TAIWAN TAIPEI SHIH HSIN SISTER SCHOOL
SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter
HOUSING
Dormitory
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
English History Chinese Japanese Literature Education Business
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
15 For more information go to http://english.shu.edu.tw photo courtesy of Justin Gouthro
Wickes 260 - (989) 964.4473 - www.svsu.edu/studyabroad
AUSTRALIA SYDNEY AUSTRALEARN SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
HOUSING
Dormitory Homestay Apartment
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Full Curriculum & Internships
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
16 For more information go to www.australearn.org
Saginaw Valley State University - Study Abroad Office
NEW
ZEALAND AUCKLAND
AUSTRALEARN
SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter
HOUSING
Apartment Dormitory
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
English History Chinese Japanese Literature Education Business
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
17 For more information go to www.australearn.org
LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN
ARGENTINA 21 BRAZIL
22
CHILE 23 COSTA RICA
24
DOMINICAN REP.
25
MEXICO
26
PERU
27
If you wish to study abroad in Latin America as a Saginaw Valley student but can’t find your desired program or desitination listed in this catalog, you may chose to select another program of your finding. Our office is more than glad to work with you and any organization to enable you to study abroad.
Visit www.svsu.edu/studyabroad for more information
Saginaw Valley State University - Study Abroad Office
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ARGENTINA BUENOS AIRES
ISA
SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter
HOUSING
Homestay Apartment Independent Housing
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Full Curriculum
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
For more information go to www.studiesabroad.com/buenos_aires photo courtesy of Stephanie Sieggreen
Wickes 260 - (989) 964.4473 - www.svsu.edu/studyabroad
BRAZIL FLORIANOPOLIS
ISA
SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter
HOUSING
Homestay Apartment Independent Housing
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Economics History International Studies Literature Political Science Portuguese Sociology
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English/Portuguese
For more information go to www.studiesabroad.com/florianopolis
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Saginaw Valley State University - Study Abroad Office
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CHILE VALPARAISO
ISA
SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter
HOUSING
Homestay Pension Independent Housing
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Full Curriculum
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Spanish
For more information go to www.studiesabroad.com/valparaiso photo courtesy of Stephanie Sieggreen
Wickes 260 - (989) 964.4473 - www.svsu.edu/studyabroad
COSTA RICA SAN JOSÉ
ISA
SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter Spring, Summer
HOUSING
Homestay Independent Housing
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Business Engineering Law Mathematics Psychology Sciences Political Science Sociology Spanish Nursing Medicine Art Philosophy History Photography Communications
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Spanish
For more information go to www.studiesabroad.com/san_jose photo courtesy of Holly Plewa
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Saginaw Valley State University - Study Abroad Office
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DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC SANTIAGO
ISA
SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter Spring, Summer
HOUSING
Homestay Independent Housing
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Communications Education Health Science History International Studies Literature Performing Arts Philosophy Social Work Sociology Spanish
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English/ Portuguese
For more information go to www.studiesabroad.com/santiago
Wickes 260 - (989) 964.4473 - www.svsu.edu/studyabroad
MEXICO GUADALAJARA
SISTER SCHOOL
UADG
SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Summer
HOUSING
Homestay Independent Housing
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Full Curriculum
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Spanish
*programs also offered through UDLA
For more information go to http://www.udg.mx photo courtesy of Tim Ashley
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Saginaw Valley State University - Study Abroad Office
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PERU LIMA
ISA
SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter Spring, Summer
HOUSING
Homestay Pension Independent Housing
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Full Curriculum
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
For more information go to www.studiesabroad.com/lima
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EUROPE
AUSTRIA
31
BELGIUM
32
CZECH REP.
33
DENMARK
34
ENGLAND 35 FRANCE
36
GERMANY 37 GREECE
38
IRELAND 39 ITALY 40 NETHERLANDS 41 NORWAY 42 SCOTLAND 43 SPAIN 44
If you wish to study abroad in Africa as a Saginaw Valley student but can’t find your desired program or desitination listed in this catalog, you may chose to select another program of your finding. Our office is more than glad to work with you and any organization to enable you to study abroad.
Visit www.svsu.edu/studyabroad for more information
Saginaw Valley State University - Study Abroad Office
AUSTRIA VIENNA AHA SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter Summer
HOUSING
Homestay
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
German Communications Music Psychology History Sociology
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
For more information go to www.ahastudyabroad.com
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photo courtesy of Justin Gouthro
BRUSSELS ISA SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter
HOUSING
Dormitory
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Accounting Art History Business Communications Criminal Justice Dutch Economics Finance French History International Studies Marketing Mathematics Philosophy Political Science Sociology
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
Wickes 260 - (989) 964.4473 - www.svsu.edu/studyabroad
BELGIUM
For more information go to www.studiesabroad.com/brussels photo courtesy of Jacob Johnson
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Saginaw Valley State University - Study Abroad Office
CZECH REP. PRAGUE ISA SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter Spring, Summer
HOUSING
Apartment Independent Housing
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Art History Business Czech Language Economics History International Studies Political Science
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
For more information go to www.studiesabroad.com/prague
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photo courtesy of Jacob Johnson
COPENHAGEN USAC SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
HOUSING
Apartment Residence Hall Private Room
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Accounting Management History Law Communication Danish Economics Finance Computer Systems Marketing Political Science
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
Wickes 260 - (989) 964.4473 - www.svsu.edu/studyabroad
DENMARK
For more information go to http://usac.unr.edu
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Saginaw Valley State University - Study Abroad Office
ENGLAND LONDON ISA SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter Spring, Summer
HOUSING
Dormitory Independent Housing
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Art History Studio Art Biology Business Chemistry Communications Computer Science Criminal Justice Cultural Studies Engineering Health Science History International Studies Literature Mathematics Performing Arts Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Sociology
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
*programs also located in Reading via ISA
For more information go to www.studiesabroad.com/london
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photo courtesy of Justin Gouthro
PARIS ISA SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter Spring, Summer
HOUSING
Apartment Homestay Independent Housing Dormitory
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Art History Studio Art Business Communications Computer Science French History International Studies Literature Mathematics Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
Wickes 260 - (989) 964.4473 - www.svsu.edu/studyabroad
FRANCE
For more information go to www.studiesabroad.com/paris photo courtesy of Jacob Johnson
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Saginaw Valley State University - Study Abroad Office
GERMANY LUNEBURG USAC SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter
HOUSING
Residence Halls Homestay Apartments
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
German Business Literature Political Science Economics Art History Sociology Communication Engineering Management
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
For more information go to http://usac.unr.edu
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photo courtesy of Jacob Johnson
ATHENS AHA SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter Spring, Summer
HOUSING
Apartment
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Greek Language Art Theater History
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
Wickes 260 - (989) 964.4473 - www.svsu.edu/studyabroad
GREECE
For more information go to www.ahastudyabroad.org
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Saginaw Valley State University - Study Abroad Office
IRELAND GALWAY USAC SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter Spring, Summer
HOUSING
Apartment Homestay
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Full Curriculum
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
*programs located in Dublin via AHA
For more information go to http://usac.unr.edu
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photo courtesy of Caitlin Murphy
FLORENCE ISA SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter Spring, Summer
HOUSING
Apartment Homestay Independent Housing
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Art History Studio Art Business Chemistry Communications Creative Writing Health Science History Italian Literature Music Political Science Psychology Sociology Physical Sciences
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
Wickes 260 - (989) 964.4473 - www.svsu.edu/studyabroad
ITALY
*programs also located in Rome via ISA
For more information go to www.studiesabroad.com/florence
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Saginaw Valley State University - Study Abroad Office
NETHERLANDS THE HAGUE USAC SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter
HOUSING
Off Campus Housing
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Communications Business Dutch Sociology Political Science
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
For more information go to http://usac.unr.edu
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photo courtesy of Jacob Johnson
ST. ANDREWS USAC SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter
HOUSING
Residence Halls Student Houses Apartments
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Full Curriculum
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
Wickes 260 - (989) 964.4473 - www.svsu.edu/studyabroad
SCOTLAND
*programs also located in Stirling via USAC
For more information go to http://usac.unr.edu
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Saginaw Valley State University - Study Abroad Office
SPAIN BARCELONA ISA SEMESTER(S) OFFERED
Fall, Winter Spring, Summer
HOUSING
Homestay Apartment Independent Housing
FIELD(S) OF STUDY
Full Curriculum
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
*programs also located in Bilboa, Granada, Madrid, and Sevilla via ISA
For more information go to www.studiesabroad.com/barcelona
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photo courtesy of Jacob Johnson
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