Study Abroad
Program Information
Study Abroad for a semester or year
The Magellan Exchange offers opportunities to study abroad for a semester or an academic year, as well as offers some summer and short-term programs. Bachelor and master level students are welcome to participate. Program options and academic calendars vary by location.
Chinese Government Full Scholarship Program allows American students to study abroad in China as part of the 100,000China Initiative.
UNA Faculty Led Short-Term Programs
AFRICA Study Abroad
The Africa Study Abroad Program conducted by faculty of the Department of Geography. Students travel to an African country and learn about the geography of Africa through travel and personal experiences. At this time, the country of focus is Tanzania in East Africa. Major program highlights include: urban dynamics and economic activities in the cities of Arusha and Dar es Salaam; urban and rural land use in Tanzania; Ngorongoro crater and other volcanic features in the East African Rift Valley; Olduvai Gorge; Lake Natron; Engare Sero River gorge and waterfall; settlement in the Rift Valley; the Island of Zanzibar, and the historical geography of the East African coast. The program will take place during the May Intersession in 2014.
Information
- Dates: TBD
- Cost: $3680.00 (in 2012; excluding tuition)
- Application Deadline: TBD
- Course Credit: 1) GE350 - Geography of Africa with Dr. Francis Koti - 3 hours; 2) GE497 - East African Environment with Dr. Greg Gaston - 3 hours
- Foreign language ability requirement: None
- Accommodations: Hotels; guest houses; and tented camps
- Scholarships available: Not in 2012-13
- Contacts: Dr. Francis Koti at ftkoti@una.edu and Dr. Greg Gaston at gggaston@una.edu
- Detailed information for the Africa program can be found at: http://www.una.edu/faculty/ftkoti/unakenya.htm
COSTA RICA Study Abroad
Students study Spanish (basic, intermediate, and advanced levels) at Centro Panamericano de Idiomas Language School for four weeks and earn up to nine hours of UNA credit. They also gain cultural insight by living with Costa Rican host families, and going on excursions to Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific coast, touring a working coffee plantation, and visiting the capital of San José.
Information
- Dates for 2013: month of July
- Cost: $3400
- Application Deadline: November 28, 2012
- Course Credit/area of study: 1) SP 101/111 & SP 102/112 - Introductory Spanish Parts 1 & 2 – 4 hours each; 2) SP 201 and SP 202 Intermediate Spanish Parts 1 & 2 - 3 hours each; 3) SP 350 – Spanish Conversation /Composition – 3 hours; 4) Grammar SP 320; 5) SP 420 - Advanced Grammar – 3 hours; 6) Special Topics SP 390. Each of the aforementioned classes are with Dr. Claudia Vance or Dr. Scott Infanger.
- Foreign language ability requirement: Spanish
- Accommodations: Homestay families
- Scholarships available: Yes
- Contacts: Dr. Claudia Vance at cpvance@una.edu or Dr. Scott Infanger at srinfanger@una.edu
ALTERNATIVE BREAK ABROAD to Dominican Republic and Costa Rica
Orphanage Outreach/Outreach 360: Students will be submerged in a diverse culture while teaching English, literacy and public health in local grade schools. Spend time changing children's lives at Hope of a Child Orphanage in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic.
These trips are through Alternative Break Board (www.una.edu/abb), which is a Recognized Student Organization through Student Engagement.
Information
- Dates: March 25 - 31, 2013
- Cost: $600 plus fundraising efforts
- Application Deadline: TBD
- Course Credit: N/A
- Foreign language ability requirement: None
- Accommodations: provided by site fee
- Scholarships available: No
- Contact: Tammy Jacques at tmwells@una.edu
CHINA Study Abroad with Art and Theatre
Study art and theatre abroad in China with UNA's Art Department and Theatre Department. This opportunity includes time in Beijing, Tianjin, Nanjing, plus field trips to historic sites.
Information
- Dates for 2013: May 12 - June 1
- Duration: May Intersession
- Cost: $3000, including visa, airfare, room and board, field trips and iNext insurance
- Application Deadline: November 30, 2012
- Course Credit: Art - AR 170; AR 201; AR 335 or Theatre - TH 210; TH 220; TH 480
- Foreign language ability requirement: None
- Accommodations: Residence Hall
- Scholarships available: Yes; scholarships awarded based on need and merit
Those interested in studying abroad with the Art Department may contact: Ms. Chiong-Yao Chan at cchen@una.edu or with Music and Theatre contact: Mr. Charlton James at cjames@una.edu
TIANJIN, CHINA Study Abroad with Communications
Join Drs. Pat Sanders and Beth Garfrerick for an academic adventure to Tianjin University in Tianjin, China during the intersession in May. The UNA Department of Communications is offering a 3-credit hour course on global communications.
Information
- Dates: May 12-June 2, 2013
- Cost: $3,000 The price does include airfare, room and board and some meals.
- Application Deadline:
- Coure Credit: COM 201 Public Speaking, COM 205 Communication in a Global Age or COM Special Topics. Tuition fee not included in trip cost.
- Foreign language ability requirement: None
- Accommodations: Tianjin University
- Scholarship Available: Yes Financial aid and tuition remission for the course may apply.
- Contacts: Dr. Pat Sanders at pfsanders@una.edu Dr. Beth Garfrerick or bagarfrerick@una.edu
Nursing Study Abroad
This course is designed to give nursing students an opportunity for nursing students to gain first-hand knowledge of health, health care delivery, nursing education and cultural aspects in a country outside the United States. Students must, at a minimum, have successfully completed first semester nursing courses: NU 301, NU 302, and NU 305. Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed second semester nursing courses: NU 304, NU 306, and NU 308.
Information
- Dates: TBD in 2014
- Duration: 7-10 days
- Cost: Approximately $1800 in 2012, which included airfare, room, board, transportation in country, translators, etc
- Application Deadline: TBD
- Course Credit: NU 499 Independent Study-Practicum 3 credit hours
- Foreign language ability requirement: None
- Accommodations: Possibly camp-type facility, with dorm rooms, indoor plumbing, and with food cooked by locals who know how to please all tastes.
- Scholarships available: Yes
- Scholarship Application Deadline: February 15
- Contact: Charlotte Cramer, MSN, CRNP, Assistant Professor of Nursing cwcramer@una.edu
LONDON Study Abroad
The UNA London Campus Program is designed for advanced undergraduates and graduate students interested in undertaking substantial research in British Studies. Students live and work in historic Bloomsbury in Central London minutes from cultural, educational and historical sites known the world over. This one month, six-credit hour faculty-led experience takes London as its classroom and allows students to be totally immersed in British culture and the scholarly life.
Information
- Dates: July 2-26, 2013
- Duration: 28 days
- Cost: Approximately $3680 in 2011 (excluding airfare and tuition)
- Application Deadline: See Dr. Bibbee or Dr. Peterson before December 14
- Course Credit: Credits available in 400, 500 or 600 level History, English or Nursing courses
- Foreign language ability requirement: None
- Accommodations: University of London single occupancy dormitories
- Scholarships available: Yes
- Contacts: Dr. Jeffrey Bibbee jrbibbee@una.edu ; Dr. Lesley Peterson lepeterson@una.edu or Dr. Marilyn Lee at mblee1@una.edu
PARIS Study Abroad
The program is a nine-day intensive visit to Paris, the capital of France. A particular effort has been made to balance cultural and educational experiences with typical tourist activities such as shopping and dining. Students will visit Paris attractions Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees and more.
Information
- Dates: March 22 – March 31, 2013
- Cost: $2650.00
- Application Deadline: October 1, 2011
- Scholarships available: Yes
- Scholarship deadline: November 1
- Course Credit/area of study: 1) IE499 - Intercultural Experience – 3 hours; 2) FR352 – French Culture and Civilization both with Dr. Keith Lindley – 3 hours *Tuition fee is separate from trip cost.
- Foreign language ability requirement: French
- Accommodations: Hotels
- Contact: Dr. Keith Lindley at kwlindley@una.edu
PERU Study Abroad
Vist the Peruvian Amazon, Colonial Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and the Nazca Lines during a two week adventure in Peru with Drs. Infanger and Pretes. Students may earn Foreign Language and/or Geography credit.
Information
- Dates: May 16 – June 3, 2013
- Cost: approximately $2600 - $3000
- Application Deadline: November 30, 2012
- Course Credit/area of study: FL 201 – Global Perspectives 3 hours; IE 499
- Foreign language ability requirement: None
- Accommodations: Hostels, Hotels
- Scholarships available: Yes
- Contacts: Dr. Scott Infanger at srinfanger@una.edu or Dr. Mike Pretes at mjpretes@una.edu
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