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Brussels, Belgium
SUBJECTS: During the Fall and Spring semesters, students take two academic courses along with the internship. (Students on the Summer program take only the internship and no courses.) Business, Law, Media, Gallery internships and Brussels students take courses at Vesalius College, the undergraduate English-language division of the Vrije Universiteit Brussels (VUB). The campus is located 20 minutes from the European Parliament. Students have access to all the facilities of the Vrije Universiteit including the library and computer resources. European Parliament interns also have access to the European Parliament library. PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA; junior-level standing; demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Fall / Spring Semester or Summer (internship only) CREDIT: 4 Albion College units (two one-unit courses plus a two-unit internship). 1 unit of credit for an internship equals a minimum of 120 working hours. 2 units of credit for an internship equals a minimum of 300 working hours. Summer program offers one unit of internship credit only. FACULTY: The courses are taught at Vesalius College. HOUSING: Most students live in shared apartments in Brussels, splitting the rent and associated costs, although a very limited number of home stays are available. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Round trip airfare to Belgium; board
(approximately $500/month); local and vacation travel; transportation in
Bru FACULTY ADVISOR: Al Pheley, Ford Institute CONTACT Telephone: 616-382-0139
Prague, Czech Republic
SUBJECTS: Architecture/architectural history/economics/film studies/history/gender studies/politics/psychology/religion. PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA, junior-level standing, demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Semester or summer. CREDIT: 4.0 Albion units. HOUSING: With Czech families/CIEE administered apartments/ Charles Univ. dormitory. COST: Albion College comprehensive fees cover program tuition, fees, room, a meal allowance, and field trip expenses. ADDITIONAL COSTS: Travel to/from the Czech Republic, meals depend on the housing chosen, local travel, textbooks, incidental personal expenses. FACULTY ADVISOR: TBA COMMENTS: Although the program focuses on political and social change, fitting the interests of students in history or the social sciences, students who specialize in art history, architecture and literature will also find the program valuable because the Czech Republic and the surrounding countries are rich in the visual and expressive arts, which can be explored through architecture and city tours, museums and galleries, drama and readings. Students interested in Slavic studies, languages and literature are also encouraged to apply. There is no language prerequisite since classes are taught in English; however, prior study of Czech language is encouraged and may be available during the summer for an additional fee.
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Grenoble, France SUBJECTS: French language and cultural studies; full curriculum at the university for qualified students. PREREQUISITES: Two years of college-level French; 2.7 GPA overall, with 3.0 in French coursework, junior-level standing, demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Semester, Academic Year CREDIT: approximately 4 Albion College units per semester, with appropriately chosen coursework (4 credit hours = 1 Albion College unit).
HOUSING: Host families. COST: Albion College comprehensive fee covers program tuition and fees, housing, board, some local transportation. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Round-trip travel to France, textbooks, laundry, personal travel and personal expenses, student visa. FACULTY ADVISOR: Dianne Guenin-Lelle, 117 Vulgamore Hall, ext. 0335, dgueninlelle@albion.edu COMMENTS: French language and cultural study courses are conducted in French at the Centre Universitaire d'Etudes Françaises at the University of Grenoble. Qualified students may take regular courses at the university, all taught in French. Students on the fall session must arrange to take exams early (before Christmas break) in order to return for Albion College’s Spring semester. Since this is our own program, we have a Resident Director in Grenoble. Also, included in the program is a one-week stay in Noisy-le-Roy, Albion's sister city. Students stay with host families.
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Grenoble, France SUBJECTS: Business and Economics classes taught in English and a French language class. PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA overall, but 3.0 is preferred; junior-level standing; demonstrated maturity; no prior language required. LENGTH: Semester, Academic Year CREDIT: Students may earn up to 4 Albion College units per semester, with appropriately chosen coursework (4 credit hours = 1 Albion College unit). HOUSING: Host families.
COST: Albion College comprehensive fee covers program tuition and fees, housing, board, some local transportation. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Round-trip travel to France, textbooks, laundry, personal travel and personal expenses, student visa. FACULTY ADVISOR: Dianne Guenin-Lelle, 117 Vulgamore Hall, ext. 0335, dgueninlelle@albion.edu COMMENTS: The E.S.C. Grenoble program is recommended for any student majoring in International Relations and/or Economics and especially for Gerstacker students. Classes are taught in English by qualified faculty. On completion of one semester, a student receives the certificate of International Business. A Bachelor's in International Business is awarded for one full year of study.
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Paris, France
SUBJECTS: French language and culture; various liberal arts course offerings. Internships are offered in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: business and economics, advertising and public relations, the arts, film and television, health and human services, hospitality administration, politics, pre-law, journalism, and international organizations. PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA; equivalence of four semesters of college-level French coursework with 3.0 GPA; junior-level standing; demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Semester or Academic Year. CREDIT: 4 Albion units (16 semester hours credit); 3 academic units + 1 unit internship (1 Albion unit = 4 semester hours). FACULTY: Local French faculty. HOUSING: Student housing in the Fondation des Etats-Unis. Some home stays may be available as well. COST: Albion College tuition, fees, and room cover program tuition, fees and room.If costs exceed Albion College tuition and fees, students will be billed the remainder. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Transportation to/from Paris; textbooks; food; miscellaneous personal and vacation expenses. Students are encouraged to apply early, especially for the spring semester. FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Dianne Guenin-Lelle, 117 Vulgamore, (517) 629-0335, dgueninlelle@albion.edu COMMENTS: The semester is in two parts. The first eight weeks consist of orientation, tutorials, courses, and field trips. Students complete three courses before beginning their internships. During the second eight weeks, students attend their internships. Internships are in a variety of areas on this program, and should be considered unpaid (although on occasion a stipend may be involved). A student visa is required; the Paris Internship Program will help students with the visa process.
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Aix-en-Provence, France SUBJECTS: Painting, Drawing, Art Criticism, Art History. Students must enroll in the Studio Seminar, Art Criticism Seminar, and one art history class. Students may choose one or two French courses form the Centre d' Aix curriculum, Museum and painting excursions are required. PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA, junior-level standing, demonstrated maturity LENGTH: Fall or Spring Semester, Academic Year, Summer CREDIT: Studio Seminar (6 credit hours) HOUSING: Students are generally housed in French homes on a demi-pension basis - daily breakfast and dinner. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Damage deposit (refundable): $100, International travel, personal expenses, lunches: , vacation travel, student visa. FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Lynne Chytilo, Bobbitt Visual Arts, ext. 0249, lchytilo@albion.edu COMMENTS: The Marchutz School takes an interdisciplinary and holistic approach to art education. The general purpose of the curriculum is threefold: to enhance awareness of the relationship between perception and imagination, to foster historical and critical perspective, and, above all, to develop the student's capacity to see. Technique is taught in concordance with each student's vision and imagination. Situated against the flank of a verdant hill, the Marchutz School occupies its own studio building just outside Aix along the route de Cézanne. The atelier is modern in style but maintains a classical simplicity, built of the same stone, stucco, and tile found in the much older buildings of the region.
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Rennes, France SUBJECTS: Advanced French language, French Literature, Art History, History, Business, Education, Philosophy, Sociology, and Spanish Literature. PREREQUISITES: 2.75 GPA; junior standing; demonstrated maturity LENGTH: Fall or Spring Semesters CREDIT: Up to 4.0 Albion units per semester, depending on course work chosen.CIEE classes are generally 3 semester hours (.75 Albion units) and so students often take 5 classes to equal 3.75 Albion units. HOUSING: Students live in French homes with breakfast and dinner provided. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Travel to and from Rennes and personal expenses. FACULTY ADVISOR: TBA COMMENTS: Rennes, which is the capital of Brittany, is located just two hours west of Paris by train. Rennes is very economically dynamic and is the city known as the center for technology. The University is located about one mile north of downtown and is divided into two campuses, Rennes I (science) and Rennes II ( humanities). Rennes II is the center for CIEE and has about 22,000 students enrolled, of these 1500 are international.
Heidelberg, Germany
SUBJECTS: Full curriculum PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA; junior-level standing; at least 2 years of college level German or equivalent; demonstrated maturity LENGTH: Semester or Academic Year CREDIT: 4 Albion units (16 semester hours credit) for the Summer Semester. 3.75 Albion units (15 hours credit) for the shortened winter semester. FACULTY: Heidelberg University faculty HOUSING: With German students in a University or private dormitory. Home stays are encouraged during semester breaks. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Varies, depending on the semester of study. Per spring semester: room & board; books, supplies, laundry, etc.; group flight from an East Coast terminal. FACULTY ADVISOR: Perry Myers, Foreign Language Department. PMyers@albion.edu COMMENTS: Many Junior Year students take a major portion of their courses at the excellent Institute for German as a Foreign Language. An attempt is made to arrange internships with German companies for qualified full-year students, especially economics and business majors.
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CREDIT: Up to 4.0 Albion College units per semester; up to 8.0 Albion College units for full year study, depending upon coursework taken. FACULTY: Regular University of Tübingen faculty. HOUSING: Dormitories or student annexes. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Transportation to/from Germany ($500-$700) and local transportation. Room and board; books; and miscellaneous personal expenses, estimated at $30 - $50 per week. Average room & board cost at the Goethe Institute is approximately $700 per month.
FACULTY ADVISOR: Catherine Grimm, Foreign Language Department. CGrimm@albion.edu COMMENTS: Established in 1477, the Eberhard-Karls-Universität
(Tübingen University) is one of the oldest institutions of higher
learning in Germany, and it holds a distinguished place in the
intellectual life of the country. The news magazine Der Spiegel
recently reported that German university faculty rank Tübingen
University among the country's ten leading schools in Biology, History,
Medicine, English Studies, Education, Psychology, and Law. The
University also received the top ranking for German Studies. This program is rather competitive--normally, only two Albion
students can be accepted to participate.
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FACULTY: The courses are taught by local faculty. One Core course in German language and Grammar; One course taught in a week long seminar in Berlin. HOUSING: Most students live in shared apartments, splitting the rent and associated costs, although a very limited number of home stays are available. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Round trip airfare to Germany; board (approximately $600/month); local and vacation travel; transportation in Germany, miscellaneous personal expenses. FACULTY ADVISOR: Perry Myers PMyers@albion.edu (517)629-0357 Vulgamore Hall
CONTACT
Telephone: 616-382-0139 Germany (4 of 4)
Freiburg,
Germany SUBJECTS: A wide range of classes are offered including: German language and literature, business, economics, the humanities, social sciences, and studio and performing arts. PREREQUISITES: At least a 3.0 GPA and the student must be in good standing with Albion College. The student must also have either Junior or Senior standing at Albion College. 4 semesters (5 semesters for the spring semester program) of college level German is also required. CREDIT: Up to 4.0 Albion College units HOUSING: A single or double room in a suite-style living dormitory with either German or other international students. Each suite includes a full bathroom and has access to a shared kitchen. COSTS: Same as Albion College room and board fees. Additional expenses include transportation to the program, books, local travel and personal expenses. FACULTY ADVISOR: TBA COMMENTS: The IES Freiburg program allows the student to fully integrate themselves into the German University student lifestyle and dramatically improve their German language skills. The program is based out of one of Germany’s top universities, Albert-Ludwigs-Universitat. Along with the broad range of subjects that the IES Freiburg program offers, internships at area businesses, schools, theaters, hospitals and government agencies are available. Students will also have the opportunity to travel on fields trips within Germany to sites such as Berlin, Cologne, Bonn, Munich and the Black Forest. Athens, Greece SUBJECTS: Ancient Greek Civilization and East Mediterranean Area Studies. Course offerings depend on which track of study is chosen. Greek Art/Archaeology and Modern Greek are open to students of both tracks. Other areas of study include: art history, ethnography, history, international relations, literature, philosophy, political science, and religion. PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA (most students approved for the program have a 3.0 GPA), junior-level standing, demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Semester, Summer or Academic Year. CREDIT: 4 units for 4 courses (no credit given for "field study") FACULTY: The Program has a select faculty of distinguished European and American scholars active and respected in their fields. The association with students, both academically and socially, is a close one. Students and faculty are given ample opportunity to become better acquainted during study travel. They also meet frequently and informally in a variety of settings. HOUSING: Furnished apartments owned by CYA. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Travel to and from Athens; vacation travel; miscellaneous personal expenses, additional meals; bed linens and towels; Sunday and holiday meals; books; laundry. FACULTY ADVISOR: Charles Crupi, English Department. CCrupi@albion.edu COMMENTS: Field trips to various sites around Greece are an integral part of the academic program. A limited amount of financial aid is available through the program, but must be applied for no later than April Students are encouraged to apply for College Year in Athens scholarships.
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American College of
Thessaloniki SUBJECTS: ACT offers Courses in business and Technology ( computer sciences& CMIS) English, History, International Relations, Psychology, Philosophy and Social Sciences. Average class sizes are 15-20 students. PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA, Junior level standing, and a demonstrated maturity LENGTH: Semester, summer or year long HOUSING: ACT houses all study abroad students either on or off campus and depends on availability especially in the downtown waterfront environment. Campus is gated and provides 24 hour security. Off campus housing is in family neighborhoods amongst local Greeks. SCHOLARSHIPS: Two full tuition and on-campus housing scholarships are awarded to eligible Greek-American students each fall and spring semester. COSTS: tuition and housing, orientation and field trips. NOT Included: student visa, travel to and from program and board. FACULTY ADVISOR: Mike Frandsen, E&M and Gerstacker Institute. mfrandsen@albion.edu CONTACT: Christa Ayoub, cayoub@anatolia-act.org, www.act.edu/act, (617)-742-7992 ADMISSIONS ARE ON A ROLLING BASIS. Ireland (1 of 2) University of Cork Cork, Ireland SUBJECTS: Full curriculum university. UCC is renowned for Irish Studies, history, music, literature, marine science, folklore, Celtic studies, food science and technology, engineering, and medicine. PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA, junior-level standing, demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Fall or Spring semesters, Academic year, limited summer. Students attending UCC for the fall semester spend September taking an Early Start Semester in one of the following areas: archaeology, history and modern Ireland, literatures in Ireland, Irish ecosystems. They then join the regular Autumn term that begins in October. CREDIT: Students may earn up to four Albion units per semester, depending on the coursework selected. A normal semester load at UCC is six classes (30 UCC credits). A full load of 30 UCC credits = 4 Albion units. HOUSING: Apartment style complexes; almost all rooms are single with kitchen & bath facilities shared with other occupants of apartment. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Travel to and from Cork; vacation travel; miscellaneous personal expenses, meals. FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Dan Skean, 233 Olin, (517) 629-0525, dskean@albion.edu COMMENTS: University College Cork is located at the edge of the town center of Cork. With a population of 200,000, Cork is the second largest city in Ireland. Cork and UCC are located in a region known for its commitment to Irish studies and the Irish language.
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CIA FactBook may be found at Ireland (2 of 2) Co. Clare, Ireland SUBJECTS: Painting, drawing, photography and sculpture PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA, junior-level standing, demonstrated maturity LENGTH: Fall or Spring Semester, Academic Year, Summer CREDIT: Students may receive 3-4 units each semester. In the summer students may receive up to 2 units for the 6 week term and 1.5 units for the 4 week term. HOUSING: Students are accommodated in Newtown Castle house, a large 19th century house on campus, and in comfortable, well-appointed cottages in Ballyvaughan. Accommodation is self-catering and based on double occupancy. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: all other costs are to be paid by the student. FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Lynne Chytilo, Bobbitt Visual Arts, ext. 0249, lchytilo@albion.edu COMMENTS: Founded in 1993 after years of planning and research on an international scale, the Burren College of Art offers today's student the opportunity to study in a unique environment alongside top-ranking academics and artists. The college is set in the grounds of a fully restored 16th century castle against the stunning backdrop of the Burren, County Clare, on Ireland's Atlantic coast. Globally, its location alone is unsurpassed in terms of historical, archaeological, geological, cultural and botanical interest. Since its inception, the Burren College of Art has developed a wide-ranging curriculum of studio programmes in painting, drawing, photography and sculpture.
Rome, Italy SUBJECTS: Courses in Art History, Business Administration, Communications, Economics, English Literature, Humanistic Studies, International Affairs, Italian Studies, and Political Science. PREREQUISITES: 2.75 GPA, junior status, and demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Fall or Spring Semester CREDITS: 3 semester hour classes = .75 Albion units. You may need to register for 5 classes to get 3.75 Albion units HOUSING: Standard Housing Package with apartments near the University, the Vatican, and in the historical center. The University also provides dormitory-style housing in a residence hotel. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Board and personal expenses.
FACULTY ADVISOR: TBD COMMENTS: John Cabot University is located in Trastevere, a historical part of Rome. It combines the best qualities of American liberal arts education, with the history and rich cultural heritage of Rome. CONTACT: Italy (2 of 3) Ferrara
Ferrara, Italy SUBJECTS: Intense Italian course, business, economics, history, gender studies, political science. PREREQUISITES:2.75 GPA LENGTH: Fall or Spring semester CREDIT: Up to 4.0 Albion units per semester, depending on course work chosen. CIEE classes are generally 3 semester hours (.75 Albion units) and so students often take 5 classes to equal 3.75 Albion units. FACULTY: Regular university faculty. A resident director supervises the program.
HOUSING: Apartment with other students within Ferrara city limits. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Transportation to/from Ferrara; textbooks; food; miscellaneous personal and vacation expenses. FACULTY ADVISOR: TBD COMMENTS: Ferrara is a beautiful city 1.5 hours away from Florence and Venice. Trips, leisure time, and tourism are available for students as well as great academic opportunities. As a student, you will have ample opportunity to learn Italian and meet people in the Italian communities.
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Florence, Italy
PREREQUISITES: Cumulative GPA of 2.75 LENGTH: Fall semester, Spring Semester, Summer semester (and optional field sessions for a few weeks with each semester) CREDIT: Full course load is 15 semester hours (15 semester hours = 3.75 Albion College units). FACULTY: College faculty of Florence HOUSING: Independent housing in residential apartments with double or single occupancy bedrooms. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Travel to Italy, meals, miscellaneous personal expenses. FACULTY ADVISOR:Ms. Anne McCauley amccauley@albion.edu, (517)629-0374, KC 4894 COMMENTS: SACI was founded in 1975 to create a complete program in Florence for students seeking excellence in studio art and liberal arts instruction at the United States university level. In 1999, after twenty-four years of activity and growth, SACI had the extraordinary good fortune to acquire as its permanent home the Palazzo dei Cartelloni, a Renaissance building right in the center of Florence. This advantageous location provides highly dynamic surroundings for art education.
Segovia, Spain
SUBJECTS: Spanish civilization and language, history and culture, art and literature, and business PREREQUISITES: Minimum 2.7 GPA, junior-level standing and demonstrated maturity, plus 2 years of college level Spanish. LENGTH: Semester or academic year. Summer program is 6 weeks. CREDIT: 1 class = 4 semester hours; 16 semester hours credit = 4 Albion units FACULTY: Classes are taught by accredited Spanish instructors experienced in working with students from the U.S. and recognizing their needs. HOUSING: With host families. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Travel to Spain; textbooks; miscellaneous personal expenses. FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Kalen Oswald, (517)629-0336, Koswald@albion.edu COMMENTS: Student Visa is required for a stay in Spain that exceeds 6 months. The AHA application process is in two steps. A student first submits a preliminary application and a deposit, followed by a secondary application. AHA has a rolling admissions policy. Students are encouraged to apply early to complete the application process.
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Seville, Spain SUBJECTS: Spanish language and cultural studies. Independent term projects and internships are also offered, but must be arranged with program before departure from Albion. PREREQUISITES: Minimum 2.7 GPA, junior-level standing and demonstrated maturity, plus 2 years of college level Spanish, 3.0 GPA in Spanish coursework at Albion College. Spring semester program requires January term enrollment if student only has 2 years college Spanish. LENGTH: Semester, Academic Year, or Summer.
CREDIT: Up to 4.0 units possible, depending on coursework chosen (3 semester hours = .75 Albion College units). Summer credit per term (therefore two terms possible) is .75 units. HOUSING: Home stays. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Travel to Spain; local transportation; miscellaneous personal expenses. FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Kalen Oswald, (517)629-0336, Koswald@albion.edu COMMENTS: Students are required to speak only Spanish while at the Center. A student visa is required. The program will send information about obtaining a visa.
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Madrid, Spain:
Madrid Program SUBJECTS: Spanish language and culture; various liberal arts course offerings. Internships are offered in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: business and economics, advertising and public relations, the arts, film and television, health and human services, hospitality administration, politics, journalism, and international organizations. PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA; equivalence of four semesters of college-level Spanish coursework with 3.0 GPA; junior-level standing; demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Semester or Academic Year. CREDIT: 4 Albion units (16 semester hours credit); 3 academic units + 1 unit internship (1 Albion unit = 4 semester hours). FACULTY: Local Spanish faculty. HOUSING: Student are housed with families. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Transportation to/from Madrid; textbooks ($45-$60); food; miscellaneous personal and vacation expenses. Students are encouraged to apply early, especially for the spring semester.FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Kalen Oswald, (517) 629-0336, Koswald@albion.edu COMMENTS: Madrid is the capital of Spain, located in the heart of the peninsula and right in the center of the Castilian plain 646 meters above sea level, has a population of over three million. A cosmopolitan city, a business center, headquarters for the Public Administration, Government, Spanish Parliament and the home of the Spanish Royal Family. This institute in Madrid was recently declared a national monument of historical interest and is located at the heart of Madrid.
Spain (4 of 7) - Madrid Madrid, Spain SUBJECTS: Business, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering & Technology, European Studies, History, Humanities, Internship, Journalism, Law/Legal Studies, Literature Criticism, Comparative Literature, Management, Sociology, Spanish Culture, Spanish Language, Tourism PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA, 6 semesters of college level Spanish, junior level standing and demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Academic year, Fall and Spring semesters available. CREDIT: Up to 4.0 Albion units per semester, depending on course work chosen. CIEE classes are generally 3 semester hours (.75 Albion units) and so students often take 5 classes to equal 3.75 Albion units. HOUSING: Housing provided by program. FACULTY ADVISOR: Karen Oswald COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Transportation to and from Madrid, local transportation, textbooks, laundry, miscellaneous personal expenses.
Spain (5 of 7) - Seville
Seville, Spain SUBJECTS: Advanced Spanish language, society, anthropology, political science, liberal arts, Business, humanities, internships, culture, and many others. PREREQUISITES: 2.75 GPA LENGTH: Fall or Spring semester, Academic Year, Summer. CREDIT: Up to 4.0 Albion units per semester, depending on course work chosen. CIEE classes are generally 3 semester hours (.75 Albion units) and so students often take 5 classes to equal 3.75 Albion units.
FACULTY: Regular university faculty. A resident director supervises the program. HOUSING: Host families. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Transportation to/from Seville; textbooks; food; miscellaneous personal and vacation expenses. FACULTY ADVISOR: Kalen Oswald, koswald@albion.edu COMMENTS: The Universidad de Sevilla is located in Seville, a vibrant and bustling city with a welcoming attitude. There are weekly cultural activities and excursions throughout Seville and Andalusia.
Spain (6 of 7) - Alcala
Alcala, Spain SUBJECTS: Advanced Spanish language, society, anthropology, political science, liberal arts, Business, humanities, internships, culture, and many others. PREREQUISITES: 2.75 GPA LENGTH: Fall or Spring semester, Academic Year, Summer CREDIT: Up to 4.0 Albion units per semester, depending on course work chosen FACULTY: Regular university faculty. A resident director supervises the program. CIEE classes are generally 3 semester hours (.75 Albion units) and so students often take 5 classes to equal 3.75 Albion units. HOUSING: Host families. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Transportation to/from Alcala; textbooks; food; miscellaneous personal and vacation expenses. FACULTY ADVISOR: Kalen Oswald, koswald@albion.edu COMMENTS: Choose this program if you are a highly motivated student with a minimum of two and one half years of college-level Spanish and a particular interest in cultural, economic, and social issues relevant to contemporary Spain and its capital, Madrid. If you are ready for the challenge of using Spanish as your primary language of communication; if you want the opportunity to study alongside native Spanish students at a historic university; if you want to live in a small university town with few other American students in residence, yet have every cultural and leisure activity imaginable available in Madrid just 35 minutes away; then, this program is right for you.
Spain (7 of 7) - Deusto - Bilbao Deusto-Bilbao, Spain SUBJECTS: Spanish language, Spanish culture, Business, Literature PREREQUISITES: 2.7 or higher GPA, junior or senior status, at least one semester in college level Spanish, demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Semester, Academic year or summer CREDITS: At least 12 credits, maximum 19 HOUSING: Residential hall, family home stay, or shared room in apt. COSTS: Albion College tuition and fees COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Student visa, travel, books, housing COMMENTS: CIDE (Cursos Internacionales Deusto de Espanol) are intensive courses in Spanish language and culture and are taught in the University of Deusto-Bilbao campus, located in the city center across from the Guggenheim Museum. Semester programs have the possibility of internships upon qualifications. Guided excursions to Madrid, Segovia and Toledo among many others are included. Health and medical insurance are provided to all CIDE students. CONTACT: CIDE Avda. Universidades 24 48007 Bilbao. Espana Email:cide@deusto.es Website: http://www.letras.deusto.es/cide SEE MIDDLE EAST
United Kingdom
SUBJECTS: Economics and management; social sciences, with special strengths in political sciences, law, international relations, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, geography. PREREQUISITES: 3.3 GPA. for Economics study (may be lower for other Departments); junior-level standing; demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Academic year. CREDIT: 4 courses are taken, which continue on through the entire three-term year. 8 Albion College units can be granted for work successfully completed. HOUSING: Dormitories and apartments. The LSE has only limited dorm housing available through the entire University of London system, and cannot guarantee places. Students wanting dorm space should apply as soon as possible after acceptance, and to any or all of the halls of residence. If a hall turns down an application, students are advised to write back and ask to be placed on the waiting list. Be prepared to go 2-3 weeks before term starts to locate a dorm room if you hadn't been accommodated or to apartment hunt if nothing is available. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION :Round trip airfare to London, housing, food, gas and electricity, personal expenses, books. (LSE begins accepting applications in January. There is a rolling admissions policy and places are limited so students are encouraged to apply early.) FACULTY ADVISOR: COMMENTS: LSE is a challenging program for the motivated, academically well-prepared student. Located in the heart of London, LSE has 6,000 students; 2,800 are undergraduates. It has a worldwide reputation for teaching and research in economics and the social sciences. Although there are classroom lectures, the primary method of teaching is the traditional British one of tutorials.
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London, England
PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA; junior-level standing; demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Semester or Summer (internship only) CREDIT: 4 Albion College units (two one-unit courses plus a two-unit internship). 2 units of credit for an internship equals a minimum of 300 working hours. As of 2004, the summer program offers from 1.5 to 2 units of internship credit only. FACULTY: Faculty from leading universities and institutes in London and the South of England, such as the London School of Economics, the University of Kent at Canterbury, the University of Sussex and the royal College of Music, teach these courses exclusively for our students. HOUSING: Shared housing in flats. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Round trip airfare to London; board ; local and vacation travel; transportation in London, miscellaneous personal expenses. FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Al Pheley, Ford Institute, Robinson Hall. APheley@albion.edu COMMENTS: Program includes a five-day orientation in London. During this time students are housed together at the orientation hotel. Internships are 4 days per week, unpaid. Credit for internship work hinges on supervision from an Albion College cooperating professor. Arrangements for this must be made prior to departure from campus.
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Oxford, England SUBJECTS: Each semester consists of one-to-one teaching through tutorials, Integral Course of lectures, field trips, and a colloquium. Seminars are offered in Art History, History, Languages, Literature, Philosophy, Political Thought, Women's Studies, and Religious Studies. PREREQUISITES: 3.5 GPA, junior-level standing, demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Semester CREDIT: 16 credit hours = 4 Albion College Units. FACULTY: St. Peter's College faculty.
HOUSING: Shared rooms in St. Michael's Hall, student lodging, and private homes within a mile or two of central Oxford. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Books and personal expenses, and occasional bus or train fares to London. FACULTY ADVISOR: TBD COMMENTS: St. Peter's College occupies the site of two of the University's oldest Inns' or medieval hostels dating from the 13th century, known as Bishop Trellick's and Rose Hall. It is somewhat of a small college with a student body of only about 400. CMRS has made arrangements with St. Peter's College facilities to be accessible to students, such as the Library, Music Room, Chapel, Junior Common Room, Dining Hall, Sporting Facilities, Fitness Room and Clubs. CONTACT: Michael R. Mravca,
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CIA FactBook may be found at U.K. (4 of 8): England Brighton, England SUBJECTS: Full curriculum. PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA, junior-level standing, demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Academic year, made up of 3 terms. One semester possible (Spring only). CREDIT: 8.0 Albion College units granted for 6 courses maximum that are taken during 3 complete terms. Spring and summer terms would offer 4 courses, with 4 Albion College credits granted. Any study done during only one term may not qualify for the minimum needed for a full load during a regular semester at Albion. HOUSING: Dormitories. Single rooms with kitchens, shared by a group of 6-12 students. Contract may be by term or academic year (which includes Christmas and Easter vacations). Spring and summer terms only students may have difficulty finding accommodation on campus; apartments in Brighton area are available. Sussex staff will help with information on accommodations. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Travel to England; food; books; miscellaneous personal expenses. Students applying for the spring semester are encouraged to apply early to have the best chance for on-campus housing.FACULTY ADVISOR: TBD COMMENTS: One of the newest British Universities, founded in 1961, Sussex offers a full curriculum, including strong offerings in the physical sciences as well as the traditional junior year abroad courses taken by Americans in the humanities and social sciences. Courses are conducted in the traditional British manner: a mix of lectures and classes, but heavy emphasis on tutorial work. This may require more self-motivation than to what Albion students are accustomed. Students are encouraged to enroll for the full year, but partial-year study is possible, for Spring semester only, which includes the Spring and Summer terms at Sussex.
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The Scotland Program
PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA; junior-level standing; demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Semester or Academic Year Full-year students follow the Aberdeen academic-year calendar for vacations and exams.CREDIT: 8.0 units per year--determined by program director's recommendation. One semester of study is possible; please check the credit value of courses you are taking so that your credit adds up to a minimum of 3 units. FACULTY: Regular University of Aberdeen faculty. HOUSING: University housing. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Round trip airfare to Aberdeen. The program fee does not include board; that cost varies according to whether you eat hall food or cook for yourself. In addition students will need money for books, weekday lunches, laundry, entertainment, and two long vacations during the school year: 3 weeks at Christmas and 3 weeks during spring. FACULTY ADVISOR: Bille Wickre, Bobbitt Visual Arts COMMENTS: Founded in 1495, the university has a student body of about 5,000. A full curriculum is offered, and includes especially strong offerings in the physical sciences as well as the humanities and social sciences. Fall semester will go beyond Christmas break and end two weeks into January. To attend Fall semester, students can sit for exams/do additional work before the winter break begins on December 21 in order to return to Albion for the start of Spring semester. The only problem with one semester stays at Aberdeen is that the psychology offerings to majors (the 3000 level psychology courses) are still closed to second semester entry.
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CIA FactBook may be found at U.K. (6 of 8) : Scotland Stirling, Scotland SUBJECTS: Full curriculum. However, there are no Fine Arts offerings. Upper level science classes are limited. PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA (below 3.0 can be considered on a case-by-case basis, though only with strong recommendations); junior-level standing; demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Semester or academic year or summer academic programme (8wks) CREDIT: 1.25 units per course. 3 courses equal a full load.
HOUSING: Dormitories. Single rooms with shared kitchens. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Travel to Scotland, board, vacation travel, textbooks, miscellaneous personal expenses. COMMENTS: Stirling is one of the newest of the British Universities, founded in 1967. It has a modern campus in a beautiful country setting. Stirling’s calendar is based on the typical American semester system, unusual in the British system of higher education. Classroom structure is a mix of lectures, class and tutorial.
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London, England SUBJECTS: Great Britain's history, Culture, and society with its roles in modern Europe; various liberal arts course offerings. Internships are offered in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: business and economics, advertising and public relations, the arts, film and television, health and human services, hospitality administration, politics, journalism, and international organizations. PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA; junior-level standing; demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Semester or Academic Year. CREDIT: 4 Albion units (16 semester hours credit); 3 academic units + 1 unit internship (1 Albion unit = 4 semester hours). FACULTY: Local British faculty. HOUSING: Student housing in the BU or London Apartments. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Transportation to/from London; textbooks ; food; miscellaneous personal and vacation expenses. FACULTY ADVISOR: Al Pheley, Ford Institute, Robinson Hall. APheley@albion.edu COMMENTS: The semester is in two parts. The first five weeks consist of orientation, tutorials, courses, and field trips. Students complete two courses before beginning their internships. During the second eight weeks, students attend their internships. Internships are in a variety of areas on this program, and should be considered unpaid (although on occasion a stipend may be involved). there is also a weekly seminar related to the internship.
U.K. (8 of 8): Scotland Edinburg, Scotland SUBJECTS: During the Fall and Spring semesters, students take two academic courses along with the internship. (Students on the Summer program take only the internship and no courses.) Art, history, Political science, sociology, drama, and more. PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA; junior-level standing; demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Semester or Summer (internship only) CREDIT: 4 Albion College units (two one-unit courses plus a two-unit internship). 1 unit of credit for an internship equals a minimum of 120 working hours. 2 units of credit for an internship equals a minimum of 300 working hours. Summer program offers one unit of internship credit only.
FACULTY: The courses are taught exclusively for EPA interns at the University of Edinburgh. HOUSING: Students live with other students in shared apartments organized by local program staff. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Round trip airfare to Scotland; board (approximately $500/month); local and vacation travel; transportation in Scotland, miscellaneous personal expenses. FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr Marcy Sacks, Robinson Hall, ext. 0298, msacks@albion.edu COMMENTS: Edinburgh is one of the UK's most popular cities. Unlike cities in the south of Britain, it survived two world wars unmarked and so escaped having its character changed by modern developments. The elegant and stylish "new town" is a neo-classical development built between 1767 and 1830 and now houses the corporate headquarters of the banks, law firms and companies that play such an important part in modern Scottish life.
Yorkshire, England SUBJECTS: Offers liberal arts students a wide variety of disciplines, including Art, Theatre, Music and the opportunity to work in their major area and also complete distribution and other requirements. PREREQUISITES: 2.8 GPA minimum, junior level standing, demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Full semester or academic year. CREDIT: Program participants register for 3 modules (classes) per semester. HOUSING: Students have an option between a single room in University housing, traditional dormitories with 10 meal board, or self-catering flats. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Transportation to York, board if self-catering housing option is chosen, travel and miscellaneous personal expenses. FACULTY ADVISOR: COMMENTS: Students enroll in three courses, or modules, from departments in the college alongside traidtional three-year students. They live in university accommodations, dispersed among local students from across the UK and international students across the world.
Comparative Women's and
Gender Studies in Europe SUBJECTS: Examines international feminist issues through field research and independent study within a context of comparative Women's Studies. PREREQUISITES: 2.7 GPA; junior-level standing; applicants should have had academic courses and/or practical involvement in women's issues; demonstrated maturity. LENGTH: Fall term. CREDIT: 16 semester hours of credit = 4.0 Albion College units. HOUSING: Students will stay at pensions and hotels in Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands. Home stays are arranged for the final month of research in London. COSTS NOT COVERED BY ALBION: Trans-Atlantic travel to/from program, Lunches during home stay period in London. FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Mary Collar, mcollar@albion.edu COMMENTS: This program spends three months on field research to the various countries, followed by a period of independent research or apprenticeship in London for 5 weeks. Evaluation is based on the written field project, all other assigned work, and participation in seminars and group activities throughout the term.
Vienna,
Austria SUBJECTS: Classes are offered in language and local culture studies and in the music arts. PREREQUISITES: At least a GPA of 3.0 and the student must be in good standing with Albion College. The student must also have Junior or Senior standing at Albion College. No language prerequisites are required for classes being taught in English however for classes instructed in German the student must have at least 4 semesters of college level German. CREDIT: Up to 4.0 Albion College Units LENGTH: one semester / academic year. HOUSING: Private apartments, shared apartments and IES student resident halls. Students will be living with other IES abroad students. COSTS: Same as Albion College room and board fees. Additional expenses include transportation to the program, books, local travel and personal expenses. FACULTY ADVISOR: TBD COMMENTS: The classes in the IES Vienna program may either be taught in English or German. Classes are offered in both languages in music history, music theory, music performance studies and language and culture studies. Students may enroll in the University of Music and Performing Arts or the University of Vienna. Several field trips are also available with destinations such as: Prague, Krakow, Budapest, Berlin and a ski resort in the Austrian Alps. The IES Vienna program allows the student to improve their language skills greatly (if the student is being taught in a language other than English) and also gives the student the opportunity to experience the full culture of Vienna and the surrounding area.
Budapest, Hungary SUBJECTS: Spend part of your junior or senior year in Budapest. Learn mathematics from leading Hungarian scholars--in English. PREREQUISITES: Junior or senior standing. DEADLINE: COSTS: Same as Albion College room and board fees. Additional expenses include transportation to the program, books, local travel and personal expenses. FACULTY ADVISOR: TBD COMMENTS: Hungary has a long tradition of excellence in mathematics education.
However, because of the language barrier, students have not been able to take advantage
of the skill and dedication of the mathematics faculties of Hungarian universities.
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ssels, miscellaneous personal expenses.
SUBJECTS: Art classes, directed studies, field trips, lecture
series.
SUBJECTS: Two academic courses in various fields and internship.
Courses include British Politics, European International Relations,
International Management, Classical Music and Its Meaning in the Modern
World, Modern European Art, London Theater: Dramatic Texts and
Theatrical Performances, Health Policy and Gender, Society and
Literature. Sample internships include placements in advertising &
public relations, arts administration, architecture, banking, business,
education, education, environment, graphic design, health care, law
firms, medical research, museums & art galleries, politics, pressure
groups, publishing, social services, and theatre.
SUBJECTS: Full curriculum. (the latest edition of the
Aberdeen Catalogue of Courses is available on the web at
