STUDY ABROAD

"Bringing the world to ASU, and taking ASU to the world"

Study Abroad is an academic experience outside the US in which you interact with persons of another culture and participate in programs that are not available to you at ASU. Most study abroad programs allow you to continue working on your current degree program while you are overseas.

The Department of World Languages and Cultures encourages all language minors and majors to include study abroad in their academic study plan. ASU has study abroad opportunities for every qualified student. Study abroad can last from a few weeks to an academic year. Most summer or short term programs have no or only basic language requirements (0-2 semesters); however, semester and year programs tend to require completion of Intermediate I or II prior to study abroad. In addition to courses at the target language, most international host institutions also offer a variety of interdisciplinary courses in English. Students work with both their academic advisor and ASU’s Study Abroad Advisor to ensure that credits transfer back to ASU.

International Study Opportunities through ASU 

ASU offers students a variety of options for study abroad ranging from spring break study tours to summer or semester terms abroad. Short-term programs are led by ASU faculty and provide a focused learning experience in a foreign country. Exchange programs for the Semester or year provide more in-depth experiences in another culture. Below is a list of programs offered through ASU.

If ASU students desire to study in a location or field not covered by the ASU study abroad options, they may elect to participate in a program offered by another university or organization. The Office of International Programs assists students in identifying and applying to the program, maintaining their ASU status while away, and providing information for securing financial aid where appropriate. Opportunities include placement in a wide range of countries as can be seen below.
ASU has developed relationships with universities in the countries below which allow ASU students to attend their institution for ASU tuition. In addition, ASU is a member of ISEP which provides summer, semester and year opportunities at additional sites across the globe. Please see an advisor at the Department of World Languages and Cultures to determine which program is right for you.

ARABIC LANGUAGE DESTINATIONS

Jordan

• University of Jordan - www.ju.edu.jo/
  

Morocco

• Al Akhawayn University - www.aui.ma/

CHINESE LANGUAGE DESTINATIONS

China

• Shandong University of Finance - http://pub.sdfi.edu.cn/english/index.php
• Zhejiang University - www.zju.edu.cn/english/

Additional opportunities are provided through International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP). ISEP’s Chinese language destinations include Hong Kong and China, offering semester and academic year programs. For further information please go to www.isep.org .


FRENCH LANGUAGE DESTINATIONS

The traditional partner for our French program is the: Université de Cergy-Pontoise (France) Exchange Program. Approximately 4-6 ASU students study at Université de Cergy-Pontoise each year.

In addition, study opportunities associated with the French language are available at these destinations:

Belgium

• Liege-Hautes Etudes Commerciales (Magellan Exchange) - http://www.hec.ulg.ac.be/EN/
• Limburg-Provinciale Hogeschool (Magellan Exchange) - cms.phl.be

France

• Caen University of lower Normandy - www.unicaen.fr
• Cergy Pontoise University - www.u-cergy.fr
• Rennes International School of Business (Magellan Exchange) - www.school-business.com/
• Toulon Graduate School of Business and Technology - www.esct.var.cci.fr

Additional opportunities are provided through International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP). ISEP’s French language destinations include Canada, France, and Switzerland, offering summer, semester, and academic year programs. For further information please go to www.isep.org .


GERMAN LANGUAGE DESTINATIONS

Austria

• Salzburg - University of Applied Sciences - www.fh-salzburg.ac.at/en/
• Vorarlberg - University of Applied Sciences (Magellan Exchange) - www.en.fhv.at
• Weiner Neustadt - University of Applied Science - www.okanagan.bc.ca

Germany

• Aachen University of Applied Sciences (Magellan Exchange) - www.aachen.de/
• Düsseldorf - University of Applied Science - www.fh-duesseldorf.de/a_fh
• Duisburg - Essen University - www.uni-duisburg-essen.de/en/

Additional opportunities are provided through International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP). (ISEP). ISEP’s French language destinations include Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, offering summer, semester, and academic year programs. For further information please go to www.isep.org .


SPANISH LANGUAGE DESTINATIONS

• ASU’s Costa Rica Summer Program is a faculty-led four-week summer program, which provides small group instruction (max. five students per course) at the beginner, intermediate and upper levels. The program provides six credit hours of Spanish study and includes homestay with Costa Rican families and various excursions. The program is led by Dr. Ruth Owens; approximately 10-15 students participate in the Costa Rica program every year. Program dates typically coincide with first term summer dates. Visit the Costa Rica 2010 Program travel blog at: www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Dr-O/
  
  
• The traditional partner for our semester or year exchanges associated with the Spanish language is French program is the: Universidad de Huelva (Spain) Exchange Program. Approximately 4-6 ASU students study at the Universidad de Huelva each year.

In addition, ASU exchange opportunities associated with the Spanish language are available at these destinations:

Mexico

• Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana - www.uam.mx/
• University of Monterrey (Magellan Exchange) - www.udem.edu.mx/english

Spain

• Huelva University - www.uhu.es/
• Valencia Polytechnic University (Magellan Exchange) - www.upv.es/

Additional opportunities are provided through International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP). ISEP’s Spanish language destinations include Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Uruguay, and Spain, offering summer, semester and year opportunities. For further information please go to www.isep.org.

For information regarding internship and volunteer opportunities click HERE.

FINANCIAL AID, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS

For most ASU students your current financial aid package will apply to your for-credit study abroad program. However, you may have some additional costs if you choose to study abroad. Please visit ASU’s International Programs web site for further information on financial aid, grants and scholarships for study abroad: http://www2.astate.edu/a/international/study-abroad/.

If you decide to apply to one of the programs, or have more questions about funding your study abroad experience please contact the Office of International Programs and the Office of Financial Aid.

MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES

ASU funded Study Abroad Scholarships awarded to students currently enrolled at ASU.

 

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SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Study Abroad takes planning for all students and can be especially challenging for students with disabilities and for students involved in Student Support Services and Trio programs. The Office of International programs has prepared additional resources for these students which are available at:

Students with Disabilities: http://www2.astate.edu/a/student-affairs/disability/study-abroad/

SSS and Trio Students: http://www2.astate.edu/a/university-college/sss/

To learn more about study abroad opportunities related to your language study, please visit the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Wilson Hall 220 or contact us by email at languages@astate.edu or phone at 870-972-3887.

For general advising on study abroad please contact the International Programs office, Carl Lindquist, Study Abroad Advisor by e-mail, by phone at (870) 972-2329, by fax at (870) 972-3288, or by letter at International Programs P.O. Box 2910 State University, AR 72467 USA.

The Office of International Programs can also work with students to find another ASU program or an unaffiliated program to suit a student's special needs.