Study Abroad Programs Directory with Student Reviews

Eastern Illinois University: Italian Cuisine and Culture

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Italy is a nation that is famous for striking a beautiful balance between its delicious, rich cuisine and a healthy lifestyle. While taking the course Italian Cuisine and Culturet, you'll learn about Italian gastronomy, visit fresh markets, cook with Italian chefs, and taste Italian wine and food. The time period in which the program is held allows you to be in Italy for Epiphany, which is one of the main religious holidays celebrated in the country (the festive equivalent of Christmas in the U.S.). In addition, you'll be able to enjoy the museums of Florence and visit a gorgeous Renaissance town in the heart of Tuscany. Buon appetito!

Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM): Rome

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Lorenzo de Medici (LDM) is located in an elegant Umbertine palazzo constructed at the end of the 19th century, on one of the city's main arteries, Via XX Settembre. This prime location is walking distance to many of the major monuments in Rome, such as the Spanish Steps, the Quirinale, Piazza Repubblica, Piazza Barbertini and Trevi Fountain. The palazzo has been re-designed to provide fully equipped, modern and functional studios and classrooms. The Rome campus has a state of the art computer center with free internet access and printing for students as well as a library containing all course related literature. Students can take courses in a variety of subjects, such as Italian language, History, Art, Restoration, International Business Communications, and more.

The Overseas Student Program of Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

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The Ginsburg-Ingerman Overseas Student Program (OSP) at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) invites you to take the road less traveled and experience Israel as never before. Raise your expectations and participate in a truly unique immersive study abroad program. As an international student at BGU, you will study Hebrew language, in addition to choosing from a variety of courses taught in English that are designed to enhance and connect with your experience in Israel. To complement your academic studies, you will be encouraged to participate in volunteer service, which will deepen your knowledge and exposure to Israel and its people. You will live in dormitory apartments with Israeli students, providing you with the opportunity to practice your Hebrew and forge a genuine connection with Israelis. You will also explore Israel on trips organized by OSP, where you will learn about the country’s history, landscape and diverse traditions. Finally, as a student at BGU, you will become a part of the University’s vibrant student body and gain a deep understanding of Israeli life from the "inside."

Academic Programs International (API) in England

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API features four exciting university options in the United Kingdom, each in a unique setting with diverse academic programs designed to stimulate multiple interests. Classes are comprised of students from across the U.K. and the world. Semester, trimester, and academic year programs are available. Students typically receive 10-16 credits per semester. As an API student at the University of Leeds (UL), you will choose from a wide range of undergraduate courses open to British and international students. With more than 33,000 undergraduate students, UL is one of the most popular universities in the U.K. In addition to students from the U.K., UL welcomes more than 5,000 international students each year. Leeds is not only the U.K.'s fastest-growing city, it is on numerous cultural and environmental lists as 'the place to be'. Come experience this thriving city with API. API offers students the chance to a variety of academic and cultural interests at 3 different universities in London, England. The University of the Arts, London (UAL) is comprised of multiple colleges, including The Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, Chelsea College of Art & Design, London College of Communication, and the Wimbledon College of Art. With more than 100 years of experience in art, design, communication, and education, The University of the Arts program will stimulate and challenge your creativity and innovation as never before! Westminster University offers API students an ideal location for studying and absorbing all that London offers during the summer, semester or year. Course offerings include business, computer science, education, health/human services, humanities, law, government, media, design, and more. The London School of Economics (LSE) is a prestigious business school where summer students have the opportunity to study the same business and economics courses offered in the academic year for a shorter term.

Eastern Illinois University: German Life and School

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This course focuses on creating an engaging experience with the host country of Germany. Our main focus will be to understand how culture influences how school is done and how this relates to issues of difference and social change. We will participate in various German school settings with direct contact with students, teachers, and administrators. Participants will be involved in some classroom interaction, discussions, and workshops. In addition, participants will have many opportunities to see different historic sites and experience German culture and different German leisure activities (from climbing to festivals).

Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM): Florence

4 out of 4 Based on 1 Review

Located in the heart of Tuscany, Florence is the ideal destination for students interested in studying Arts and Sciences, Fine Art, Design, or Italian Language and Culture. Florence is the oldest LdM site (since 1973) and offers a variey of comprehensive programming and courses. Other highlights include: 15 buildings, centrally located in San Lorenzo area; Strong connections to the community; Opportunities to participate in community projects; Partnership with the University of Florence (Italian language conversation exchange, joint archaeology projects) and local businesses, government, and festivals

Eastern Illinois University: Science and Schooling

3.83 out of 4 Based on 18 Reviews

This study abroad program focuses on inquiry techniques of both learning science and teaching science. Students have the opportunity to work with children in a multicultural setting from a developing country in a school in the Bahamas as well as explore the unique ecosystems of a marine environment.

Summer Programs at St. Stephen's School - Rome, Italy

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The English-speaking summer enrichment programs at St. Stephen’s School offer a focus on the arts, classics and the humanities. They are built around the extra-mural approach to learning, in which the magnificent city of Rome itself is the classroom. The programs’ diverse course offerings provide a challenging experience that will open students’ hearts and minds while fostering an understanding and love of the history and culture of Rome and Italy.

Eastern Illinois University: Politics on the Irish Stage

3 out of 4 Based on 4 Reviews

“The Great Gaels of Ireland are the people God made mad – for all their wars are merry, and all their songs are sad.” Come experience this paradox firsthand through an examination of the Irish Theatre. Politics on the Irish Stage will examine not only the works of the playwrights, but the country and culture that gave them their voice. We will journey around the coast of Ireland, from the Viking strongholds of Waterford to the immigrant departure point at Cobh, through beautiful Killarney to the isolation of the Aran Islands. We will experience the segregation of the north in Derry and Belfast and take in the glory of the Giants Causeway. We will experience the history and architecture and art of Dublin. And we will see Theatre. So come join us as we examine how Irish playwrights use their art to enact change, and, in so doing, provide us with some of the most stirring drama ever written.

Eastern Illinois University: Multicultural Human Behavior

3.88 out of 4 Based on 33 Reviews

This course will introduce students to a variety of topics related to the influence of culture on behavior. General topics (e.g., cultural categorization, ethnocentrism) as well as more specific topics (e.g., culture and violence, gender roles) will be explored. Taking this course in Europe will allow students to discuss topics within the classroom and then observe cultural differences and similarities in another country.

Eastern Illinois University: Subtropical and Marine Ecology

3.78 out of 4 Based on 9 Reviews

This course will be an introduction to subtropical and marine ecology. The focal point of this course is an intensive one-week study abroad experience at Forfar Field Station on Andros Island in the Bahamas where students will be exposed to ecosystems (barrier, fringing, and patch reefs, tide pools, mangrove forest, subtropical forests, blue holes, etc.) that do not occur in east-central Illinois. They will observe subtropical plants and animals emphasizing marine fish and invertebrates in a variety of habitats including coral reefs (barrier, fringing, and patch reefs), turtle grass beds, oceanic blue holes, tidal pools and flats, mangrove and pine forests, and jungle-like coppices. Students will conduct research projects and also learn about conservation issues related to these habitats and the Bahamian culture.

Eastern Illinois University: Business Study Abroad, European Union

3.74 out of 4 Based on 23 Reviews

This study abroad course introduces students to the international business environment focusing on the European Union (EU). Topics include cultural, political, social, and economic factors affecting international business; the regulatory and ethical environment of global business; and an introduction to financial, marketing, and management issues affecting businesses. The course, which will be taught in Maastricht, The Netherlands, will include field trips to business firms and, possibly, to the EU headquarters in Brussels. Students will be encouraged to travel to other places in Europe on weekends.

Academic Programs International (API) in Poland

4 out of 4 Based on 1 Review

API students in Krakow can choose from a variety of undergraduate courses in English in the areas of Holocaust studies, Polish and Eastern European history and culture, natural sciences, philosophy, and more. Semester, summer, and year terms are available. Classes are comprised of foreign and American students. Most courses are worth 3 semester credits, and students typically take 12-15 credits per semester; 6-8 per summer session. API students in Krakow will study at the Jagiellonian University of Krakow. Founded by King Kazimierz the Great in 1364, it is Poland's oldest university and one of the oldest universities in Eastern Europe. The university acquired its name from King Ladislaus Jagiello, who expanded it in 1400. With over 600 years of tradition, Jagiellonian University's academic excellence is world renown. Come experience Poland through API in Krakow!

Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM): Tuscania

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Lorenzo de Medici (LDM) is one of the largest and leading international schools of Italy, with centers in Florence, Rome, Tuscania, and Venice. LDM-Tuscania is an ideal setting for students who want to study Italian language and culture, art, culinary arts, archaeology, music-cinema-theatre, history, and more. Because of LDM's involvement with internationally-known film and music festivals, as well as contemporary film productions, it is also an excellent location for students interested in cinema. Tuscania is a lovely Italian town, built on a hilltop in 7th Century BC. Only about 8000 people live there. In addition to being one of the most picturesque settings, it is home to two of the most beautiful churches in Italy (St. Peter’s and Santa Maria Maggiore). The countryside surrounding Tuscania is part of a nature reserve, with one of the richest collections of archaeological remains in the world.

Eastern Illinois University: The Geography and Culture of Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic

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The Geography and Culture of Germany, Austria, and Czech Republic will be a 3 credit hour course that includes a brief history of the regions visited as well as comparisons between typically Western, Eastern, and transitional European cultures. One of the central themes during this program will be a comparison and analysis of the “westernization” and change that Europe has undergone. Visiting some of the most important cultural, historic, and religious centers in Europe allows participants an opportunity to see how different regions influenced one another, as well as maintained their own identities. While a major part of European history was prior to World War II, the war and its aftermath are key to the change that Europe is currently undergoing. Students on this trip will be able to study the political, cultural, and economic changes that have occurred in Europe over the last 1/2 century. The course is open to any current undergraduate at Eastern Illinois University and has no pre-requisites. Since students will be able to receive credit for other courses, students are subject to the pre-requisites for those courses. For example, if a student wants to receive Senior Seminar credit, they must have at least 75 semester-hours completed (Biology and Geology Majors are not eligible for senior seminar credit). There are no language requirements for program since English-speaking guides will be available during all portions.