SVSU Study Abroad 2015/2016 by Saginaw Valley State University

2015 2016

STUDY ABROAD Saginaw Valley State University â&#x20AC;˘ svsu.edu/studyabroad

Office of International & Advanced Studies

svsu.edu/studyabroad

CONTENTS OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL & ADVANCED STUDIES About this Catalog

Next Steps

This catalog is designed to provide a brief overview of SVSU study abroad program options. Certain details such as costs, dates, and other non-SVSU program options are not included. Please refer to the study abroad website for specific program details and additional opportunities.

OIAS offers Study Abroad “Getting Started” and advising meetings every week. Study Abroad Fairs are offered during the fall and winter semester and various providers visit the campus throughout the year. Visit our website for current event information.

Inclusion and Study Abroad

Apply Online

The Office of International and Advanced Studies (OIAS) strongly believes that studying abroad is a profound educational experience that should be accessible to all. OIAS works to support and encourage all students to study abroad.

Safety Abroad Student health, safety, and security are OIAS’s highest priority. OIAS staff regularly monitors the latest travel warning information from the U.S. Department of State and has strict protocols in place should a crisis occur.

Application Deadlines Affiliates/Partnerships Winter 2016 Spring/Summer 2016 Fall 2016 Academic Year 2016/17

Deadline October 15 February 15 April 1 April 1

Visit svsu.edu/studyabroad and select the “Programs” button in the right hand corner to begin your study abroad search.

Contact Us Office of International & Advanced Studies Wickes 230 E-mail: studyabroad@svsu.edu Phone: 989.964.7337 Fax: 989.964.6066 Web: svsu.edu/studyabroad

Study Abroad Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Appointments recommended

Faculty-Led Deadline Winter 2016 October 15 Spring/Summer 2016 December 15

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SOUTH KOREA

Saginaw Valley State University • 2015 - 2016

CONTENTS CONTENTS

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Words of Wisdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academics Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Funding Study Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Application Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SVSU Study Abroad Programs: • Africa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 • Asia & the Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 • Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 • Latin America & the Caribbean . . . . . . . 32 Internships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Student Teaching Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 SVSU Programs by Subject . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Can’t find an SVSU program that fits your needs? Non-SVSU Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 SVSU students may choose to participate in a non-SVSU program sponsored by another institution or study abroad organization.

Saginaw Valley State University • svsu.edu/studyabroad

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GETTING STARTED Getting Started Info Sessions Every week (dates and times vary) in Wickes 230 See website for schedule: svsu.edu/studyabroad Getting Started informational sessions go over all the basics of study abroad, including how to pick a program, find funding, academic information, and much more.

Next Steps Advising Meeting Every week (dates and times vary) in Wickes 230 Next Steps: Advising meetings are designed to help students understand the application process more. There will be discussion about the application questionnaires, passport/visa information, scholarship process, and much more.

Study Abroad Walk-In Advising Hours Monday-Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Office of International & Advanced Studies Wickes 230

Fall Study Abroad Fair September 24, 2015 • 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thompson Student Activities Room This annual event gives students the chance to meet program directors and study abroad alumni, browse international opportunities, and begin their own study abroad adventure.

Can’t come to a weekly meeting? We would love to have a one-on-one meeting with you. Stop by Wickes 230 to set up an appointment.

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Saginaw Valley State University • 2015 - 2016

NEPAL

STEPS TO STARTING YOUR JOURNEY

1 LEARN THE BASICS by attending a Getting Started meeting,

browsing the website, or meeting with a study abroad advisor.

2 BROWSE THE PROGRAMS using this catalog or the online study abroad program search at svsu.edu/studyabroad.

3 MEET WITH A STUDY ABROAD ADVISOR to discuss academics, funding, and program fit.

4 APPLY online after choosing your program at svsu.edu/studyabroad.

SEARCH BY LOCATION, SUBJECT, PROGRAM, TYPE, AND MORE: svsu.edu/studyabroad

TIPS

• PRINT OUT YOUR DEGREE AUDIT AND DETERMINE WHICH COURSES YOU STILL NEED TO TAKE. BRING THIS TO YOUR STUDY ABROAD ADVISING SESSIONS.

Saginaw Valley State University • svsu.edu/studyabroad

• BROWSE NON-SVSU PROGRAMS USING GOABROAD.COM, STUDYABROAD101.COM, OR GOOVERSEAS.COM.

STUDY ABROAD MYTHS

Study abroad participants must speak another language.

Studying abroad is not relevant to my future career.

Students are NOT required to speak a second language to study abroad. Most programs offer English-taught courses even in non-English speaking countries.

Employers are increasingly realizing the value of candidates with the maturity, flexibility, and inter-cultural competence developed during studying abroad. In our global economy, international experience will help students be competitive in the job market.

Study abroad is not affordable.

Sam Hudson

Many programs are similar in cost to a semester at SVSU. Some programs are more affordable while others are considerably more expensive. Financial aid, scholarships, loans, and grants can help cover the cost of study abroad programs.

Senior, BA – English Education Costa Rica, Summer 2014: USAC

Studying abroad will delay my graduation.

“My study abroad trip really gave me a new perspective on the world. Regardless of where you decide to go, your trip will teach you something incredible that you had probably never thought of before your journey.”

Careful program and course selection allow a student to stay on track with degree progress. Students should talk to their study abroad advisor and an academic advisor about making an academic plan.

Study abroad is not for non-traditional students. OIAS is committed to helping students find a program that accommodates time constraints and family/professional obligations. Many non-traditional students choose to participate in faculty-led programs, which range from two to three weeks in duration.

WORDS OF WISDOM

Saginaw Valley State University • 2015 - 2016

Nina Dulek

Sophomore, BBA – International Business Italy, Fall 2014: Athena Study Abroad “I feel that going out of my comfort zone has prepared me for the world. It has opened my eyes and many doors to my future. My advice– Don’t ever miss an opportunity. If you have it, if you can make it happen, do it.”

DnZell Teague

Alumna, BA – Theatre Ghana, Winter Break 2012: Faculty-led Program Taiwan, Spring 2013: Ming Chuan University Europe, Spring 2015: Faculty-led Program “Take thoughtful risks and a leap of faith. Prior to the trip, get to know the people who are going on the same trip if possible. When I think of my last study abroad, the first things that come to mind are so many new friendships. “

CHOOSING A PROGRAM There are a number of program features to consider when browsing through program options. Although students are responsible for choosing their study abroad program, staff and peer advisors are available to offer guidance. Visit SVSU Study Abroad for an advising session. Appointments recommended.

To help narrow things down, consider what the program package offers, based on: • Program Type • Destination • Language of Instruction • Housing Options • Excursions • Academic Fit • Service-Learning Opportunities • Internship Opportunities

WORDS OF WISDOM Lizzi Radosa

Charlotte Norfleet

“Even if you do have to take out a small loan like me, it is totally worth it. I have had so many people tell me the only thing they regret from college is not studying abroad. Don’t let that be you!“

“The trip not only changed the way I perceive the world around me, but it gave me a remarkable desire to improve what I see. This experience has taught me the meaning of ‘if you don’t like it, change it’ in the most meaningful way imaginable.”

Alumna, BBA – International Business Australia, Winter 2012: University of Newcastle India, Winter Break 2015: Faculty-led Program

Saginaw Valley State University • svsu.edu/studyabroad

Alumna, BBA – Marketing India, Winter Break 2015: Faculty-led Program

ACADEMICS ABROAD OIAS encourages and recommends that students talk to their academic advisor and study abroad advisor about how study abroad fits into their academic plan. Students should not limit themselves to English-speaking destinations! Most programs offer courses taught in English even in countries where English is not the primary language.

SVSU Faculty-Led Programs

What requirements can I fulfill abroad?

SVSU Partnerships/ Non-SVSU Programs

Students participating in a faculty-led program will register for SVSU courses. Students will earn a grade and courses will appear on their SVSU transcript immediately upon completion of the program.

While abroad, students are able to take courses that will fulfill: • Major requirements • Minor requirements • General Education requirements • University requirements • Electives

Students participating in a partnership or non-SVSU program will either register for courses that have been approved or will go through a course approval process. This process involves having courses evaluated and approved by the appropriate departments.

PRE-PROGRAM COURSE SELECTION *MFL 396 for Partnership & Non-SVSU Programs *Exact SVSU catalog course for Faculty-Led Programs

POST-PROGRAM MFL 396 CREDIT ALLOCATION DISCLAIMER Not all programs require a course petition. Consult with the study abroad coordinator to determine if a petition is necessary.

2. Get accepted into the study abroad program of your choice

1. Meet with Study

1. Retain all syllabi

Abroad to discuss potential programs and courses based on your needs

and assignments from courses taken abroad

2. Meet with Study Abroad to review credit requirements related to your major or minor

3. Complete a course

petition to transfer the study abroad course onto your SVSU transcript

3. SVSU Study Abroad registers students for related program credit

5. Ensure official transcripts and signed course petitions are on file with SVSU Study Abroad 6. SVSU Study Abroad

works with the Registrar to get appropriate credits onto your SVSU transcript

4. Get signed approval from the OIAS for General

Education courses, or the academic department and respective dean on program specific courses

TIPS

• PRINT YOUR DEGREE AUDIT TO DETERMINE WHICH COURSES YOU STILL NEED TO TAKE. BRING THIS TO YOUR ADVISING SESSIONS.

• REFERENCE THE

“PROGRAMS BY SUBJECT” CHART ON PAGES 39-40.

• REVIEW ACADEMIC ADVICE AND INFORMATION RELEVANT TO YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR.

FUNDING STUDY ABROAD

How do I fund my program? Students typically fund study abroad through a combination of financial aid, scholarships, grants, loans, and personal funds. Study abroad costs vary depending on the program a student selects. While some programs are more expensive, the majority of programs are similar to what you would spend at SVSU and some may even be less. With research and early planning, study abroad can be affordable. For detailed information about program costs, visit svsu.edu/studyabroad. Students can use their SVSU financial aid award toward the cost of a study abroad program. Please contact your study abroad advisor or financial aid for more information.

Office of International & Advanced Studies Scholarships Applications and additional information on these and other scholarships can be found at:

svsu.edu/studyabroad

SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP

ESTIMATED AMOUNT

SEMESTER ELIGIBILITY

MINIMUM GPA /OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Student Association Study Abroad Scholarship

Up to $600 per person

All semesters.

Study Abroad Experience Award

Between $250 - $5,000 (number of awards vary)

All semesters.

2.5 GPA Must have financial need Foundation Scholars, Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scholarships recipients, & Other full tuition University scholarship recipients are not eligible

International Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship

$850 (2 awards)

Fall and Winter semester-long participants.

3.0 GPA Must have financial need, Demonstrated interest in languages & different cultures Preference for language or international studies majors / minors & those studying in a non-English speaking country

Puia International Studies Endowment

$600 (2 awards)

Fall and Winter semester-long participants.

3.0 GPA U.S. citizen or permanent resident, Minimum sophomore standing, No previous participation in a study abroad program

Gilberston Award for Study Abroad

$1,140 (5 awards)

Fall and Winter semester-long participants.

3.0 GPA Minimum 24 SVSU credits , Displayed character & leadership (state examples in essay)

Ramet Endowed Scholarship for Study of Foreign Languages

$1,300 (1 award)

Fall and Winter semester-long participants.

3.0 GPA Demonstrated study of / fluency in a foreign language, Preference for language majors / minors

* You must have a FAFSA form on file in order to be considered for many of the above scholarships. * Additional SVSU scholarships may be available and applicable for study abroad. Any award you receive for the semester abroad may be applied to your study abroad fees. See the SVSU scholarship database (svsu.edu/scholarships) to apply. * Non-SVSU-Sponsored study abroad programs have additional scholarships.

PROGRAM TYPES

SVSU Faculty-Led Programs SVSU faculty-led programs range from ten days to three weeks and usually take place during the spring/summer semester or during semester breaks. Students will travel and take courses with a SVSU faculty member and a group of SVSU students. Students will register for SVSU courses.

SVSU Partnership Programs Saginaw Valley has partnerships with universities all around the world. Students have the opportunity to take courses at these universities during a semester, summer, or year abroad.

SVSU Professional Programs SVSU offers professional programs, i.e., internships, student teaching and research, year round to help students gain professional experience while abroad. Destinations include, but are not limited to, London, Madrid, Dublin, Iceland, and many more.

Non-SVSU Programs Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find a SVSU program that fits your needs? Students have the opportunity to choose to participate in a nonSVSU program sponsored by another institution or study abroad organization while still maintaining their SVSU student status. student status.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Affiliates/Partnerships Winter 2016 Spring/Summer 2016 Fall 2016 Academic Year 2016/17

Deadline October 15 February 15 April 1 April 1

Faculty-Led Deadline Winter 2016 October 15 Spring/Summer 2016 December 15

Saginaw Valley State University â&#x20AC;˘ 2015 - 2016

AFRICA

EGYPT

SVSU Programs • EGYPT • ZAMBIA

ZAMBIA

Can’t find an SVSU program that fits your needs? SVSU students who would like to study abroad in Africa and the Middle East may choose to participate in a non-SVSU program sponsored by another institution or study abroad organization. See page 41 for details. Saginaw Valley State University • svsu.edu/studyabroad

EGYPT

American University in Cairo CAIRO

Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Affiliate

Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall, Academic Year

On-campus housing

English

Courses Offered

Courses are available in a wide variety of departments, such as: Art, Arabic, Business, Communication, Economics, English, Graphic Design, History, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Theatre.

Program Highlights

• Attend American University in Cairo (AUC) as an international student • AUC is rated the 4th best business school in Africa & the Middle East • AUC is located on an expansive, modern 260-acre suburban campus in New Cairo • Perfect for students eager to learn about one of the world’s great civilizations through history • Explore daily life and cultures in one of the most populous countries in the Arab world • Students must be minimum sophomore-standing with 3.0 GPA to apply

ZAMBIA Nursing, Heath Science & Occupational Therapy LIVINGSTONE Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Faculty-Led

Spring/Summer

Hotels

English

Courses Offered

HS 490: International Healthcare Study Abroad Experience (3 credits) OT 690: International Healthcare Study Abroad Experience (3 credits) NURS 470: International Healthcare Study Abroad Experience (3 credits) NURS 674: Advanced Practice Nursing (2 credits) NURS 865: Advanced Practice Nursing (2 credits)

Program Highlights

• A cross-disciplinary educational experience adapted for the Zambian environment where students function as a team rather than individual professional specialists. • Develop appropriate cultural awareness and respect for policies and procedures of diverse communities. Increase cultural competence in caring for diverse populations and strengthen confidence in clinical settings • Experience the rich culture of Zambia and its’ people. Undergo both rural and urban health experiences and gain access to the very scarce number of health care providers in Livingstone • Excursions to local markets, restaurants, and Zambia’s Victoria Falls. Exciting adventures offered including hiking, rafting, bungee jumping and a jungle safari.

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ITALY

ASIA & THE PACIFIC

JAPAN CHINA SOUTH KOREA

SVSU Programs

TAIWAN

INDIA NEPAL

• AUSTRALIA • CHINA • INDIA • INDONESIA • JAPAN • NEPAL • SOUTH KOREA • TAIWAN

INDONESIA

AUSTRALIA

Can’t find an SVSU program that fits your needs? SVSU students who would like to study abroad in Asia & the Pacific may choose to participate in a non-SVSU program sponsored by another institution or study abroad organization. See page 41 for details. Saginaw Valley State University • svsu.edu/studyabroad

CHINA

Health & Human Services GUANGZHOU

Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Faculty-Led

Spring/Summer

University Hotel

English & Mandarin

Courses Offered

NURS / KINE / OT 490: International Healthcare: China (4 credits)

Program Highlights

• Co-sponsored by SVSU & Jinan University • Explore health care from both cross-cultural & interprofessional perspectives • Explore differences & similarities between the healthcare system in China & the United States • Work as a team to tackle an improvement project from an interprofessional perspective which includes nursing, kinesiology, & occupational therapy • Shadow doctors & nurses in a Chinese hospital setting • Excursions to majestic natural landscapes & cultural destinations around Guangzhou & an over night trip to Hong Kong

AUSTRALIA University of the Sunshine Coast QUEENSLAND When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Affiliate

Winter, Fall, Academic Year

Off-campus housing

English

Courses Offered

Courses offered in many subjects including the Arts and Humanities, Business, Education, Environmental Studies, Health, Kinesiology, Social and Physical science, and more. Visit the website for a full list of available classes.

Program Highlights

• Attend the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) as an international student • USC is a small university with a large international student population • USC is located near the Pacific Coast, a short distance from some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and national parks

INDONESIA

Program Type

Nursing & Sociology BALI Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Faculty-Led

Spring/Summer

Hostels

English

Courses Offered

NURS 490: International Healthcare: Indonesia (1 credit) SOC 490: International Healthcare: Indonesia (1 credit)

Program Highlights

• Visit different cities & towns to compare Complementary and Alternative medicine & Western medicine in rural & urban areas. • Explore various health care facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, mental health facilities, therapeutic touch, Ayurvedic medicine, and shamans. • Teach at an orphanage & see cultural destinations across Indonesia. • Some classes are held prior to the trip in order to prepare students for this experience.

INDIA

Business & Management MUMBAI, GOA, DELHI & AGRA Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Faculty-Led

Winter Break

Hotel

English

Courses Offered

ECON 490: Study Abroad India (3 credits) CBM 680: Study Abroad India (2 credits) MGT/MKT 342: Study Abroad India (3 credits) ACCT/FIN/LAW 490: Study Abroad India (3 credits)

Program Highlights

• Learn from first-hand experience about an emerging economy via classroom lectures, business visits and cultural explorations • Gain various perspectives to analyze business problems and appreciate other cultures • Explore international business concerns from both cross-cultural & interprofessional perspectives • Excursions to majestic natural landscapes & cultural destinations of 1000s years-old history around India

Sociology

DELHI, VARANASI, AGRA, FATEHPUR SIKRI, PUSHKAR, JODHPUR, JAISALMER, AMRITSAR, MCLEOD GANJ, SHIMLA, CHANDIGARH, & DEHRA DUN

Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Faculty-Led

Spring/Summer

Hotel

English

Courses Offered

SOC 390: Special Topics - South Asia and Modernity (3 credits)

Program Highlights

• Classic India: visit the must-see sites in India, such as the Taj Mahal, the River Ganges, & the Seven Cities of Delhi. • Geographic and Cultural Diversity: visit both large metropolises and small villages, the fertile Gangetic Plains, the desolate Thar Desert, & the foothills of the Himalayas. • Explore multiple aspects of culture and society in communities with different religious majorities: Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs & Buddhists. • NGOs and Indian Activism: visit the Barefoot College outside Ajmer, learn about conservation efforts in Jaisalmer, tour the Navdanya Experimental Farm, & visit the Tibetan community-in-exile.

NEPAL Health Science, Social Work, & Youth Services KATHMANDU Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Faculty-Led

Winter Break

Hotels

English

Courses Offered

HS 470: International Healthcare (3 credits) SW 490: Special Topics in Social Work (3 credits) YS 490: Special Topics in Youth Services (3 credits)

Program Highlights

• Develop cultural awareness while exploring healthcare clinical sites and social service programs • Explore many aspects of Nepalese health and human services and compare them to the service delivery system in the United States • Unique experience to critique previously-learned concepts of holistic and patient/client centered approaches to health care, keeping community integration and the medical home model in mind • Emphasis will be placed on interprofessional values, knowledge and skills

This program will take place during the 20162017 Winter Break

JAPAN

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Japan Center for Michigan Universities HIKONE Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Affiliate

Spring/Summer, Winter, Fall, Academic Year

On-campus apartments or homestay

English & Japanese

Courses Offered

Allied Health Sciences, Business, Criminal Justice, Environmental Studies, Religious Studies, Japanese Culture and Language

Program Highlights

• Located in the city of Hikone on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa, about one hour from Kyoto • Optional cultural excursions to major cities and sites around Japan including Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and Tokyo • Internship opportunities available

Kansai Gaidai University HIRAKATA

Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Partnership

Winter, Fall, Academic Year

On-campus dormitory or homestay

English & Japanese

Courses Offered

Japanese Language, Asian Studies, International Studies, International Business, Marketing, Criminal Justice, History, Art, Sociology, Gender Studies, Literature, English, Communication, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Psychology

Program Highlights

• Attend Kansai Gaidai University (KGU) as an exchange student • All courses, except for Japanese language courses, are taught in English • KGU is located in the city of Hirakata, midway between the cities of Osaka, Japan’s second largest metropolis, and Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan (both within one hour by train) • Optional cultural excursions to major cities and sites around Japan for field trips, independent re search, and case studies • Ideal for students interested in improving their Japanese speaking and writing skills, and their cultural understanding

Sociology OSAKA, HIROSHIMA, MATSUYAMA, OKAYAMA, KYOTO, TOKYO, HAKONE, NARA

Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Faculty-Led

Spring/Summer

Hotels

English

Courses Offered

SOC 280!: Global Cultures (GE8) (3 credits)

Program Highlights

• Course will satisfy both a General Education communication intensive requirement and the Category 8 – “International Systems” requirement • Witness daily life in one of the most successful and powerful countries outside of the West • Explore first-hand ancient castles, palaces, temples, shrines, and some of the most modern cities in the world

JAPAN

CONTENTS

Art

KYOTO Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Faculty-Led

Spring/Summer

Hotels

English

Courses Offered

ART 130!: The Art of the Japanese Garden (GE2) (3 credits)

Program Highlights

• Visual Arts & Design – Delve into understanding two basic garden types in Japan, strolling gardens and visual gardens, via distinct vantage points like 3-D paintings or prints, which depict ideal landscapes or complex philosophical ideas • Literature, Music, Ceramics, Printmaking, Photography, & Architectural Design – Explore how artistic endeavors influence overall and architectural design in gardens • Biology and Religions – Investigate plants as biological as well as symbolic forms, which are carefully selected to highlight the rhythms of nature and the beauty of seasonal changes • Students are introduced to Buddhist, Taoist, and Shinto belief systems through study of the formal elements of Japanese gardens.

Shikoku University TOKUSHIMA

Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Partnership

Spring/Summer

Off-campus apartments

English & Japanese

Courses Offered

Japanese Language, Asian Studies, International Studies

Program Highlights

• Attend Shikoku University as an exchange student • Three month program for 7-10 credits at SVSU tuition rates • All courses, except for Japanese language courses, are taught in English • Optional cultural excursions to major cities and sites around Japan for field trips, independent research, and case studies • Ideal for students interested in improving their Japanese speaking and writing skills, and their cultural understanding • Scholarship program available to Writing Center Mentors with the chance to work as a mentor at Shikoku

SOUTH KOREA

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Kyung Hee University SEOUL Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Partnership

Spring/Summer, Winter, Fall, Academic Year

On-campus apartments

English & Korean

Courses Offered

Courses are available in a wide variety of departments, such as: Law, Politics and Economics, Business, Tourism, Science, Human Ecology, Oriental Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Music, Fine Arts, Humanities, Foreign Language, and Korean Language

Program Highlights

• Attend Kyung Hee University (KHU) as an exchange student • As an exchange student, tuition & housing fees may be less than the same fees on SVSU’s campus • KHU is a private, research university in South Korea with over 30,000 students • KHU has won international recognition for its programs and received the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education • KHU is an urban campus oasis in Seoul, surrounded by many restaurants, cafes, shops, and in very close proximity to the city center and Gangnam districts • Seoul is a leading city in Asia and has one of the world’s top 20 economies

Daegu University DAEGU

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Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Partnership

Spring/Summer, Winter, Fall, Academic Year

On-campus housing

English & Korean

Courses Offered

Korean Language, Asian Studies, Communication, International Studies, Philosophy, Gender Studies, Literature, Religious Studies, History, Economics

Program Highlights

• Attend Daegu University (DU) as an exchange student • Students receive tuition and housing waivers for any study period at DU • Airfare up to $2,000 will be reimbursed by DU • DU is a private university in South Korea, located just outside of Daegu, with nearly 20,000 students • DU has a vibrant campus culture, equipped with a private state-of-the-art driving range and recreation facility, health science and rehabilitation departments, and agriculture and horticulture facility

TAIWAN Shih Hsin University TAIPEI Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Partnership

Winter, Fall, Academic Year

On-campus housing

English & Mandarin

Courses Offered

Asian Studies, Business, Communications, English, International Business, International Studies, Literature, Management, and Marketing

Program Highlights

• Attend Shih Hsin University (SHU) as an exchange student • Tuition and fees for up to 18 credits per semester are free • Housing in SHU dormitory is free for exchange students from SVSU • Students of North American citizenship are guaranteed a student employee position on campus at SHU • Take courses with local and international students, and engage in many opportunities to explore the country and the Asia Pacific region • SHU is located just outside of the city center of Taipei, and is surrounded by many restaurants, shops, and riverfront recreation activities

Management, Marketing & Economics TAIPEI Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Faculty-Led

Spring/Summer

Ming Chuan University

English

Courses Offered

MKT/MGT 342: Experiential Learning in Global Business (3 credits) MKT/MGT 390: Doing Business in Taiwan (3 credits) ECON 490: Special Topics in Economics (3 credits

Program Highlights

• Experience different culture, language, and customs to advance a uniquely global perspective in business • Gain an understanding of the important economic changes that occur in Asia and the current economic climate of Taiwan as it relates to China, one of the world’s most powerful economies • Opportunities to interact with Taiwanese students and professors

Ming Chuan University TAIPEI Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Partnership

Spring/Summer

On-campus housing

Mandarin

Courses Offered

MFL 190/290: Mandarin Language & Culture (4 credits)

Program Highlights

• Most cost-effective SVSU program for spring/summer study abroad • Attend Ming Chuan University (MCU) as a guest student • Tuition and housing are free at MCU’s summer program • MCU is located outside the city center of Taipei, with a night market of shops & food stands across the street and public transportation available to take students throughout the region • Take courses with other SVSU students, and explore the country & culture together • Pre-departure culture & language activities with MCU Michigan campus

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WAIT! DON’T SEE IT? Can’t find an SVSU program that fits your needs? SVSU students who would like to study abroad in Asia & the Pacific may choose to participate in a non-SVSU program sponsored by another institution or study abroad organization. See page 41 for details.

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N DEADLINES

EUROPE

SWEDEN

SVSU Programs • BELGIUM • FRANCE • IRELAND • ITALY • SWEDEN • TURKEY • UNITED KINGDOM • SPAIN

UNITED KINGDOM

BELGIUM

IRELAND

FRANCE ITALY

SPAIN

TURKEY

Can’t find an SVSU program that fits your needs? SVSU students who would like to study abroad in Europe may choose to participate in a non-SVSU program sponsored by another institution or study abroad organization. See page 41 for details. Saginaw Valley State University • svsu.edu/studyabroad

BELGIUM

CONTENTS

Vesalius College BRUSSELS When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Affiliate

Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall, Academic Year

Off-campus housing or homestay

English

Courses Offered

Business, Communications, International Studies, Law, Political Science

Program Highlights

• Attend Vesalius College (VeCo) as an international student • Vesalius College is a small private university located in a city-center within hours of Paris, London, Amsterdam and Frankfurt. • Many extracurricular activities are sponsored by the Vesalius Student Government, such as regular student parties, outings, ski trips and sports including soccer, basketball, swimming, track and field. • VeCo offers a course specifically for study abroad students at an additional fee, which offers field trips to other European cities, with an in-class seminar introducing each trip and highlighting the art, culture and architecture of each city. • Fall semester students can elect to take an internship in their field. • Students must be minimum of junior-standing with a 2.75 GPA to apply.

FRANCE

Program Type

Lille Catholic University LILLE

Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Affiliate

Spring/Summer

On-campus housing

English & French

Courses Offered

Law, Economics, Management, Science and Engineering, Health Sciences, Social Work, Humanities, French

Program Highlights

• Attend Lille Catholic University (LCU) as an international student • LCU is the largest private university in France with more than 2,000 international students from 100 different countries each year • Lille is located at the center of the Paris-London-Belgium triangle with travel time to London at less than two hours, Paris being less than one hour, and Brussels only 35 minutes • An excursion to Belgium, the capital of the European Union, is also included in this program

IRELAND Psychology DUBLIN Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Faculty-led

Spring/Summer

Hotels

English

Courses Offered

PSYC 290: Irish Parapsychology (4 credits)

Program Highlights

• Learn about parapsychology & acquire field experience in psychology • First-hand experience in scientific research & exposure to another culture to develop skills in international relations • Travel to Ireland & spend 9 days exploring a region with vast history & vibrant culture • Must have completed PSYC 100 & an overall GPA of 2.5

Health Science & Management LONDON, DERBYSHIRE, DUBLIN, & LIMERICK *THIS PROGRAM VISITS TWO COUNTRIES

Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Faculty-led

Spring Break

Hotel

English

Courses Offered

HS 680: Special Topics (3 credits) HS 470: International Health Care (4 credits) MGT 342: Experiential Learning in Global Business (3 credits)

Program Highlights

• Learn the successes & challenges facing public & private healthcare organizations in Ireland & England when implementing Lean & Theory of Constraint management improvement methods • Learn directly from healthcare stakeholders & top leadership in England & Ireland on projects designed & successfully implemented to improve organizational efficiency & patient outcomes • Explore the grounds & history of the oldest university in the English-speaking world: University of Oxford

ITALY

Teacher Education REGGIO EMILIA Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Faculty-led

Spring/Summer

Hotels

English

Courses Offered

TE 490: Early Childhood: Reggio & Montessori Curricular Approaches (4 credits) TE 509: Early Childhood: Reggio & Montessori Curricular Approaches (3 credits)

Program Highlights

• Gain an understanding of educational foundations in Montessori and Reggio Emilia methods, as well as curriculum in other municipalities • Compare & contrast the educational systems & curricula within Italy & the United States • Develop authentic, instructional curricular units for use in your classrooms • Must be admitted into the College of Education

English & Honors ROME

Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Faculty-led

Spring/Summer

Hotels

English

Courses Offered

ENGL 205/390: Classics in Context: Roman Literature, Alive (GE1) (3 credits) HON 392/ENGL 490: Literature in “Place” (3 credits)

Program Highlights

• Engage in small group discussions on the greatest Roman writers & visit their world — Virgil, Ovid, Cicero, Sts. Paul & Augustine, Plautus, Aurelius, Hadrian and others; the Pantheon, Catacombs, Roman Forum, Coliseum, St. Peters, the Vatican and Borghese Museums, world renown collections of ancient and Renaissance art, and so on! • Experience, with your boots on the ground, the link between classic stories, the social world that gave them birth, and the artistic forms that they inspired through the centuries • Even go for free-wheeling sessions on Survival Italian (the language of love, and opera!), Wine Tasting and, not to be missed, Italian Cooking taught by the gourmet Italian chefs! • Permission of Honors Advisor or Excursion Leader required

SWEDEN Nursing STOCKHOLM When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Faculty-led

Spring Break

Hotels

English

Courses Offered

NURS 470: Health Care in Sweden (2 credits) NURS 680: Health Care in Sweden (2 credits)

Program Highlights

• Explore why Sweden ranks at the top in the world with regard to health care access, efficiency, equity and healthy lives • Understand Sweden’s “Caring Professions” (nursing and health care professionals) who provide significant care in schools and individuals’ homes rather than in health care institutions • With both nursing education and the Swedish standard of life higher than average, Sweden has a long history of social justice and equality of access in health care • Course research conducted in Sweden to include integration of caring into practice, patient perceptions of barriers to participating in care, cardiovascular health care, and educational diversity

TURKEY

Program Type

Middle East Technical University ANKARA Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Partnership

Winter, Fall, Academic Year

On-campus housing

English

Courses Offered

Courses are available in a wide variety of departments, such as: Arts and Humanities, Business, Education, Health, Social, and Physical Sciences. Visit the website for a full list.

Program Highlights

• Attend Middle East Technical University (METU) as an exchange student • As an exchange student, tuition & housing fees may be less than the same fees on SVSU’s campus • METU is located on an expansive forested campus near Turkey’s capital, centrally located close to Istanbul, the Aegean Coast, and the mountains • METU has a wide range of student clubs ranging from American football, Capoeria, tennis, fencing, diving, philosophy society, jazz society, economics club, cinema club, and many more

UNITED KINGDOM

History LONDON Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Faculty-led

Spring/Summer

Hotel

English

Courses Offered

HIST 110!: Introduction to English History in England (GE5) (3 credits) HIST 220: European History (GE8) (3 credits) HIST 390: Early Modern English History in England (3 credits)

Program Highlights

2 course maximum

• Explore the history of the English monarchy, Parliament, & Britain’s role in the development of the modern world • Transform your vision of the future by basing yourself in one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse cultural centers • Deepen your sense of independence & personal strength as you make plans for personal travel around Britain & Europe during the program

Health Science & Management LONDON, DERBYSHIRE, DUBLIN, & LIMERICK Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Faculty-led

Spring Break

Hotel

English

Courses Offered

HS 680: Special Topics (3 credits) HS 470: International Health Care (4 credits) MGT 342: Experiential Learning in Global Business (3 credits)

Program Highlights

*THIS PROGRAM VISITS TWO COUNTRIES

Edge Hill University ORMSKIRK

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Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Affiliate

Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall, Academic Year

On-campus Housing

English

Courses Offered

Art, Biology, Business, Criminal Justice, Economics, English, Geography, History, Humanities, International Business, International Studies, Kinesiology & Exercise Science, Law, Literature, Management, Marketing, Music, Psychology, Theatre, Professional & Technical Writing

Program Highlights

• Attend Edge Hill University (EHU) as an international student • EHU named the UK University of the Year for 2015 • Located near Ormskirk, boasting an array of quaint shops, restaurants, and pubs • Less than 15 miles from the city of Liverpool and 3 hours from London • Select courses from Edge Hill’s catalog, including business, education, and health studies • Live in a single room dormitory with British students

SPAIN University of Salamanca SALAMANCA Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Affiliate

Winter, Fall, Academic Year

On-campus dormitory or homestay

Spanish

Courses Offered

Spanish

Program Highlights

• Attend University of Salamanca as an international student and study in the oldest university in Spain and the fourth oldest in Europe • Known for its Spanish courses for non-native speakers, attracting more than two thousand foreign students each year • Semester fees are significantly less than similar costs at SVSU • Perfect for Spanish major or minor students eager to learn and immerse themselves in a culturally rich environment • Students must be minimum sophomore-standing

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LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN

MEXICO

SVSU Programs • PERU • MEXICO

PERU

Can’t find an SVSU program that fits your needs? SVSU students who would like to study abroad in Latin America & the Caribbean may choose to participate in a non-SVSU program sponsored by another institution or study abroad organization. See page 41 for details. Saginaw Valley State University • svsu.edu/studyabroad

PERU

Art & Geography LIMA & CUZCO

Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Faculty-Led

Spring/Summer

Hotels

English

Courses Offered

ART 390: A Social Documentary of the Inca (3 credits) GEOG 201: World Cultural/Regional Geography (GE8) (3 credits)

Program Highlights

• Witness first-hand the archaeological remains of one of the world’s great civilizations • Achieve an understanding of a vibrant non-western culture by participating in a social documentary or a cultural geography project • Experience the environmental landscape of the world’s second largest mountain system (glaciers, pristine lakes, mountains)

MEXICO Universidad de las Americas Puebla CHOLULA Program Type

When can I go?

Housing

Language of Instruction

SVSU Partnership

Spring/Summer, Winter, Fall, Academic Year

On-campus housing or homestay

English & Spanish

Courses Offered

Courses are available in a wide variety of departments, such as: Arts and Humanities, Business, Education, Engineering, Health, Law, Math, Political Science, Social and Physical Sciences, Spanish and more. Visit the website for a full list.

Program Highlights

• Attend Universidad de las Americas Puebla (UDLAP) as an exchange student • As an exchange student, tuition & housing fees may be less than the same fees on SVSU’s campus • Founded in 1531, UDLAP brings together the influences of pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern Mexico • Ideal for students who wish to improve their Spanish speaking and writing abilities

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INTERNSHIPS SVSU offers programs with internships to help students gain professional experience while abroad. Internship placement will vary depending on student’s area of interest. Most placements are unpaid and may result in academic credit.

Study Abroad with Internship Component Students may have the option to participate in internship programs at one of SVSU’s many partnership and affiliate universities. These internships often are major dependent and sometimes require specific language skills. The following SVSU partnership and affiliate universities offer internship opportunities: • Japanese Center for Michigan Universities, Japan • Vesalius College, Brussels, Belgium • Universidad de las Americas Puebla, Mexico

CUSTOMIZED INTERNSHIPS VIA NON-SVSU PROVIDERS

In addition, several non-SVSU program providers offer internship placements abroad. AIESEC: aiesec.org Various Destinations

API: apistudyabroad.com

Placements in Argentina, Chile, England, Ireland, and Spain

CAPA: capa.org Various Destinations CIS Abroad: cisabroad.com Various Destinations

Classport: classportinc.com Placements in Austria, Ecuador, and Ireland ISA: studiesabroad.com Various Destinations

Panrimo: panrimo.com Czech Republic, England, Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, and Spain Intrax: globalinternships.com Various Destinations IAESTE: iaeste.org/students Various Destinations World Endeavors: worldendeavors.com Various Destinations

Cultural Vistas: culturalvistas.org Placements in Argentina, Chile, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland Saginaw Valley State University • svsu.edu/studyabroad

Student teaching abroad offers SVSU student teachers the option of adding a cross-cultural learning and teaching experience to their resumé. Student teachers typically spend the first eight weeks of teaching in Michigan and the second eight weeks at an English-medium school abroad.

STUDENT TEACHING ABROAD

You can choose placement in the following countries:

INDIA

Student Teaching Placement In English-speaking countries, you can expect to teach classes in your licensing areas (elementary education, secondary mathematics, visual arts, and so on). In non-English speaking countries, your focus will be working with your school’s foreign language teachers to provide instruction in conversational and written English. If you happen to be fluent in your host country’s native language, you may have the opportunity to teach classes in your licensing area. Most participating schools, however, value the program because they want to expose students to native English speakers.

Australia China Costa Rica Ecuador England Greece

India Ireland Italy Japan Kenya New Zealand

Norway Russia Scotland Spain Turkey Wales

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STUDENT TEACHING ABROAD

Application Process • Obtain approval by the SVSU College of Education for International Student Teaching • Gain acceptance to Study Abroad at SVSU • Work with SVSU College of Education and SVSU Study Abroad to apply for this customized program

ITALY

Please Contact: Sue Shaw Office of Clinical Experiences College of Education Saginaw Valley State University Phone: 989-964-4931 E-mail: sjshaw@svsu.edu

Saginaw Valley State University • svsu.edu/studyabroad CAMBODIA

SVSU PROGRAMS BY SUBJECT Accounting

Chemistry

English

History

Australia: USC India: Faculty-Led South Korea: Kyung Hee

Australia: USC South Korea: Kyung Hee Turkey: METU

Alternative Energy

Communications

Australia: USC France: Lille Turkey: METU

Belgium: Vesalius Egypt: AUC France: Lille Japan: Kansai Gaidai South Korea: Daegu Taiwan: Shih Hsin

Australia: USC Egypt: AUC Italy: Faculty-Led Japan: Kansai Gaidai Mexico: UDLAP South Korea: Daegu South Korea: Kyung Hee Taiwan: Shih Hsin UK: Edge Hill

Australia: USC Egypt: AUC France: Lille Japan: JCMU Japan: Kansai Gaidai Mexico: UDLAP South Korea: Daegu South Korea: Kyung Hee Turkey: METU UK: Edge Hill UK: Faculty-Led

Applied Mathematics Mexico: UDLAP

Art Australia: USC Egypt: AUC Japan: Faculty-Led Japan: Kansai Gaidai Japan: Shikoku Mexico: UDLAP Peru: Faculty-Led South Korea: Kyung Hee UK: Edge Hill

Asian Studies Japan: JCMU Japan: Kansai Gaidai Japan: Shikoku South Korea: Daegu South Korea: Kyung Hee Taiwan: Shih Hsin

Biology Australia: USC South Korea: Kyung Hee Turkey: METU UK: Edge Hill

Business (General) Australia: USC Belgium: Vesalius Egypt: AUC France: Lille Japan: JCMU Japan: Kansai Gaidai Mexico: UDLAP South Korea: Kyung Hee Taiwan: Shih Hsin Turkey: METU UK: Edge Hill

MEXICO

Entrepreneurship

Computer Information Systems

Australia: USC France: Lille Japan: Kansai Gaidai

Mexico: UDLAP Turkey: METU

Finance

International Business

Computer Science

Australia: USC India: Faculty-Led

Gender Studies

Australia: USC France: Lille Japan: Kansai Gaidai South Korea: Kyung Hee Taiwan: Shih Hsin Turkey: METU UK: Edge Hill

Japan: Kansai Gaidai South Korea: Daegu

International Studies

Turkey: METU

Criminal Justice Australia: USC France: Lille Japan: JCMU Japan: Kansai Gaidai UK: Edge Hill

Economics Australia: USC Egypt: AUC France: Lille India: Faculty-Led Japan: Kansai Gaidai South Korea: Daegu South Korea: Kyung Hee Taiwan: Faculty-Led UK: Edge Hill

Electrical Engineering Mexico: UDLAP Turkey: METU

Elementary Education Italy: Faculty-Led Mexico: UDLAP Turkey: METU

French France: Lille

Geography Australia: USC Japan: JCMU Japan: Kansai Gaidai Peru: Faculty-Led South Korea: Kyung Hee UK: Edge Hill

Graphic Design Australia: USC Egypt: AUC Turkey: METU

Honors Italy: Faculty-Led

Australia: USC Belgium: Vesalius France: Lille Japan: Kansai Gaidai Japan: Shikoku Mexico: UDLAP South Korea: Daegu South Korea: Kyung Hee Taiwan: Shih Hsin Turkey: METU UK: Edge Hill

Japanese

Health Science Australia: USC France: Lille Ireland & UK: Faculty-Led Japan: JCMU Nepal: Faculty-Led South Korea: Kyung Hee Zambia: Faculty-Led

Australia: USC Japan: JCMU Japan: Kansai Gaidai Japan: Shikoku

Kinesiology Australia: USC China: Faculty-Led UK: Edge Hill

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Legal Studies

Modern Foreign Languages

Psychology

Australia: USC Belgium: Vesalius France: Lille India: Faculty-Led Mexico: UDLAP South Korea: Kyung Hee UK: Edge Hill

Australia: USC South Korea: Daegu South Korea: Kyung Hee Taiwan: Ming Chuan Taiwan: Shih Hsin Turkey: METU

Australia: USC Egypt: AUC Ireland: Faculty-Led Japan: Kansai Gaidai Turkey: METU UK: Edge Hill

Music

Literature

Secondary Education

Egypt: AUC South Korea: Kyung Hee UK: Edge Hill

Mexico: UDLAP Turkey: METU

Italy: Faculty-Led Japan: Kansai Gaidai Mexico: UDLAP South Korea: Daegu South Korea: Kyung Hee Taiwan: Shih Hsin UK: Edge Hill

Management Australia: USC France: Lille India: Faculty-Led Ireland & UK: Faculty-Led Japan: Kansai Gaidai South Korea: Kyung Hee Taiwan: Faculty-Led Taiwan: Shih Hsin UK: Edge Hill

Marketing Australia: USC India: Faculty-Led Japan: Kansai Gaidai South Korea: Kyung Hee Taiwan: Faculty-Led Taiwan: Shih Hsin UK: Edge Hill

Nursing China: Faculty-Led Indonesia: Faculty-Led South Korea: Kyung Hee Sweden: Faculty-Led Zambia: Faculty-Led

Occupational Therapy China: Faculty-Led Zambia: Faculty-Led

Philosophy Egypt: AUC Japan: JCMU Japan: Kansai Gaidai Mexico: UDLAP South Korea: Daegu Turkey: METU

Physics Australia: USC Mexico: UDLAP South Korea: Kyung Hee Turkey: METU

Mathematics

Political Science

Australia: USC Mexico: UDLAP South Korea: Kyung Hee Turkey: METU

Australia: USC Belgium: Vesalius Egypt: AUC France: Lille Japan: Kansai Gaidai Mexico: UDLAP South Korea: Kyung Hee Turkey: METU

Mechanical Engineering Australia: USC Mexico: UDLAP Turkey: METU

Professional & Technical Writing

Social Work Australia: USC Nepal: Faculty-Led

Sociology Australia: USC Egypt: AUC India: Faculty-Led Indonesia: Faculty-Led Japan: Faculty-Led Mexico: UDLAP Japan: Kansai Gaidai South Korea: Kyung Hee Turkey: METU

Spanish Mexico: UDLAP Spain: Salamanca

Theatre Australia: USC Egypt: AUC UK: Edge Hill

Youth Services Australia: USC Nepal: Faculty-Led

SVSU Graduate Programs France: Lille India: Faculty-Led Ireland & UK: Faculty-Led Mexico: UDLAP Sweden: Faculty-Led Turkey: METU Zambia: Faculty-Led

UK: Edge Hill

Note: The academic subjects included in this list represent departments or specific programs abroad. Students

Saginaw Valley Statecourses University • svsu.edu/studyabroad interested in these should plan to work with SVSU advisors to ensure the courses fit with the student’s major.

NON-SVSU PROGRAMS If students do not find an SVSU program that fits their needs, they are encouraged to research programs sponsored by outside organizations or institutions. When participating in these program options, students will receive SVSU credit for the courses taken abroad as long as it is approved by SVSU study abroad and may therefore also apply for SVSU financial aid toward program costs.

Please Note:

Students who participate in non-SVSU programs are still required to complete SVSU’s online application for study abroad in order to have the option of receiving credits and financial aid.

Non-SVSU Affiliate Programs • Academic Programs International (API)

• Panrimo panrimo.com

apistudyabroad.com

• Semester at Sea • Academic Studies Abroad (ASA)

semesteratsea.org

academicstudies.com

• USAC • Athena Study Abroad

usac.unr.edu

athenaabroad.com

• CAPA capa.org

• Center for International Studies (CIS) cisabroad.com

Additional Program Options Can Be Researched by Using the Following Search Engines: • Go Abroad: goabroad.com • IIE Passport: iiepassport.org • Study Abroad: studyabroad.com

• COUPA classportinc.com/coupa

• Education First (EF) ef.edu

• Global Education Oregon (GEO) geo.oregon.edu

• International Studies Abroad (ISA) studiesabroad.com

Criteria for Non-SVSU Programs: • A U.S. regionally accredited college or university sponsors the program OR • A non-U.S. college or university recognized by the official higher education organization or ministry of education in that nation sponsors the programs OR • The credit must be acceptable as transfer credit approved by an SVSU academic department and the Office of International and Advanced Studies.

• Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI) keiabroad.org

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CONTENTS PHOTO CREDITS Christie Landrie, USAC student (Cover) Jacob Teter, USAC student Pg. 1-2 SVSU Student Pg. 4 Sam Hudson, SVSU student, USAC Pg. 5 DnZell Teague, SVSU student Pg. 6 Nina Dulek, SVSU student Pg. 6 Lizzi Radosa, SVSU student Pg. 6 Charlotte Norfleet, SVSU student Pg. 6 SVSU student Pg. 11 Ashley Fainforth, SVSU student Pg. 12 Mariah Harkey, USAC student Pg. 13 Michelle Nam, USAC student Pg. 15 SVSU students Pg. 15 USAC student Pg. 15 SVSU Pg. 15 Britney Haney, SVSU student Pg. 16 Kayla DeCant, USAC student Pg. 17 Mickayla Porter UNR, USAC student Pg. 17 Amanda Kearns, SVSU student Pg. 17 SVSU student Pg. 18

Jeff Urmston, USAC student Pg. 19 William Derocha, USAC student Pg. 19 SVSU student Pg. 19 Sakae Warnke USAC student Pg. 20 Kaylyn Sims, USAC student Pg. 20 Kaylyn Sims, USAC student Pg. 20 Katelen Bennett, SVSU student Pg. 21 Kristin Neal, SVSU student Pg. 21 Gaoxee Stephanie Yang, SVSU student Pg. 21 SVSU student Pg. 21 Calla Compton, SVSU student Pg. 25 Ahlani Adamson, USAC student Pg. 26 Josh Elliot, USAC student Pg. 26 Jordan Nash, USAC student Pg. 26 Neil Momsen, USAC student Pg. 26 Lauren Stuart, SVSU student Pg. 27 Emilia, USAC student Pg. 27 Lauren Stuart, SVSU student Pg. 27 Lauren Stuart, SVSU Pg. 27 Lauren Hober, USAC student Pg. 28

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SVSU student Pg. 29 Jillian Stenzel, USAC student Pg. 30 Jillian Stenzel, USAC student Pg. 30 Trevor Johnson, USAC student Pg. 30 Mariah Harkey, USAC student Pg. 30 USAC student Pg. 31 Korey Force, SVSU student Pg. 34 Tim Ashley, SVSU student Pg. 34 Korey Force, SVSU Pg. 34 Tim Ashley, SVSU student Pg. 34 Ashley Sams, USAC student Pg. 35 Jessica Munger, USAC student Pg. 37 USAC student Pg. 38 SVSU student Pg. 38 Korey Force, SVSU student Pg. 39-40 Abrie Parish, USAC student Pg. 42 Abrie Parish, USAC student (Back Cover)

THAILAND

CONTACT US! Study Abroad Office of International & Advanced Studies Wickes 230 Telephone: 989-964-7337 Fax: 989-964-6066 Email: studyabroad@svsu.edu Web: svsu.edu/studyabroad

(Fall, winter, academic year, spring/summer)

SVSU Internships and Student Teaching

SVSU has partnerships with institutions around the world. Students have the opportunity to take courses at these institutions during a semester, summer, or year abroad.

SVSU offers internships, research, and student teaching opportunities to help students gain professional experience while abroad. Destinations available in nearly 20 countries. See pages 36-38 for more information.

SVSU Partnership Programs

SVSU Faculty-Led Programs (10 Days To 3 Weeks) SVSU faculty-led programs typically range from ten days to three weeks and usually take place during the spring/summer semester or during semester breaks. Students will travel with a SVSU faculty member and a group of SVSU students. Students take SVSU courses taught by SVSU faculty.

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Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find an SVSU program that fits your needs? Students may choose to participate in a non-SVSU program sponsored by another institution or study abroad organization. See page 41 for more information.

Search programs by region, country, semester, subject, program type, and more: svsu.edu/studyabroad

The Study Abroad Catalog is printed annually by the Office of International and Advanced Studies. All program information including courses, duration of programs, dates, and other logistics are subject to change. Programs that appear in this catalog may be canceled due to extenuating circumstances. Please consult the Office of International and Advanced Studies website for updated program information. Saginaw Valley State University â&#x20AC;˘ 2015 - 2016