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Eastern Illinois University: Environment, Society, and Culture of Ecuador 3.75 out of 4 (Based on 4 Reviews) See Reviews... This study abroad program is offered during Summer. This field program will provide a cross cultural and scientific experience as participants, over a three week period of time, traverse and explore unique ecological zones along the Equator. The course combines the study of cultural geography and earth science including the historical role of Indigenous, Hispanic, and Afro-Ecuadorians from the colonial period to the present time. Participants will study the volcanic and hydrologic landscape forming processes of the region and observe the impacts of these processes on topography, soils, transportation, land-use, flora, fauna, and settlement patterns. Various forms of agriculture from subsistence to plantation systems are observed as are the associated problems of erosion. Human and land interactions are examined in the tropical rainforest of the Ecuadorian Amazon, in the Andes Mountains, along the northern coast and on the Galapagos Islands located 600 miles off the coast of South America. Students learn through personal experience and observation. The course is a combination of lecture, written activities, and guided observation in the field. While in Ecuador, students participate in lectures and discussions where the events and observations of the day are reviewed and issues debated.
AustraLearn - International Business: The Asia-Pacific Connection ( 3-4 US credits) Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Summer. Businesses operating in a global environment are very different than those operating just domestically. AustraLearn and Edith Cowan University present this short course highlighting international business and global business operations firsthand in the Asia Pacific region of the world, one of the world's fastest growing and key economic engines. The course exposes students to both Western Australia - one of the world's most booming economies the past several years - and to Singapore - the global business powerhouse of Southeast Asia. Students will develop competence of the theoretical and practical approaches to the analysis of economic and business issues in an international environment. Students will also evaluate the effects of the changing international business environment on decision making at all levels of business. *A variety of field trips are planned in both destinations to companies large and small, along with guest lectures from industry leaders * Learn from professors from the Faculty of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University, one of the largest in Western Australia.
AustraLearn and University of South Australia Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Academic Year,Fall,Spring. The University of South Australia (“UniSA”) through its antecedent institutions has a 150-year history of providing tertiary education in South Australia. Today UniSA is one of Australia’s most modern and progressive education institutions. UniSA and members of its academic staff have received a number of prestigious Australian Awards for University Teaching in recognition of its distinct teaching and learning initiatives and approaches. Teachers at UniSA are experts in their field of study and can provide the support you need to succeed. With state-of-the-art facilities and a student-centered and international approach to teaching and learning, UniSA offers you a unique study experience.
AustraLearn and Griffith University Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Academic Year,Fall,Spring. Griffith has established a reputation as one of the nations leading universities, with campuses positioned in Queensland's fastest growing area - the Brisbane-Gold Coast corridor. The University caters for more than 34,000 students, which includes more than 7,000 international students from over 130 nations. It has more than 3,000 staff. You can choose to study in either the Gold Coast, at the Griffith Gold Coast Campus, or in Brisbane at the Nathan, Mt Gravatt (all within 10 minutes of one another), or the Brisbane City campus at Southbank. The Brisbane City campus is located 20 minutes from the main Nathan campus and is home to the Queensland Conservatorium (Australia's largest music school), and the Queensland College of Art (one of Australia’s oldest art and design colleges). The University is committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research. It offers flexible degree programs and multidisciplinary courses for changing the world.
AustraLearn and AUT University Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Academic Year,Fall,Spring. AUT is New Zealand’s most contemporary university, with a unique profile reflecting our innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and research. AUT University is outward-looking, developing and adapting to the social, economic, and technological realities which shape the world today. As a result AUT students are responsive to the needs of the modern, fast-changing and multi-skilled work place.
MINGLE for APICIUS: Study Language, Art, Hospitality and Culinary Arts in Florence Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Summer. The main focus of this study-abroad program is to focus on Italian cuisine and hospitality. Students study in a hands-on environment, engaging directly with the subjects of the courses. The course include 5 hours of Italian language study weekly, 5 hours of Italian Culture, Food and Art weekly, 6 hours of Italian cooking weekly which includes both lecture and practical lessons, and 5 hours of Italian Wine and Restaurant operations weekly. By the end of the course of study, the students attain a solid foundation in Italian culture, language, art, hospitality, and culinary arts. The course is complimented by two tours outside of Florence, one to vineyards in the region of Chianti which includes a tasting, and the other to the medieval town of Montepulciano with a visit to an award-winning vineyard for a tasting.
AsiaLearn - Social Science Research Methods Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Summer. University of Hong Kong’s graduate summer program is designed to expose postgraduate students to advanced methodologies for conducting social science research. Covering both qualitative and quantitative techniques, the course will offer graduate students a unique opportunity to meet leading scholars in their area, to develop professional networks and to broaden their set of research skills. Instruction is in English. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the program, however, there is no examination or grade for the program. Topics Covered: Designing a qualitative study Conducting in-depth interviews Analysing and reporting qualitative data Running effective focus groups Questionnaire design and survey research Basic survey analysis
AsiaLearn - James Cook University Australia - Singapore Campus Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Summer,Fall,Spring. James Cook University Australia - Singapore Campus (JCUS) is a branch campus of James Cook University in Townsville, Australia. James Cook University is revered as Australia’s leading tropical research university and offers a broad range of study areas with a strong research focus. The prestigious Shanghai JiaoTong University, Academic Ranking of World Universities recently listed JCU in the top 500. In 2003, James Cook University opened a branch campus in Singapore. By bringing programs direct from the parent campus, students studying at JCUS can be assured of the same quality and enriching university education. A comprehensive range of facilities available on campus include lecture and tutorial rooms equipped with modern teaching technology, computer laboratories with broadband Internet access, wireless Internet-enabled floors, student lounge, cafeteria, and library. The campus is centrally located and easily accessible by public transportation. The urban location of the campus offers quick access to the city center and all the resources it has to offer.
George Mason University: Semester Internship in London Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Fall,Spring. The Center for Global Education, in partnership with Anglo-American Educational Services, offers students the unique opportunity to participate in a professional academic internship in London. Students are placed in unpaid professional internships for academic credit, based on their course work, skills and personal interests. Internships are complimented by three classes on varying subjects. This program is offered to students of all majors at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, including international students.
AsiaLearn - Mahidol University Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Academic Year,Fall,Spring. Founded in 1889, Mahidol University is one of the oldest educational institutions in Thailand, and today, includes 16 faculties, 8 institutions, 3 hospitals, and 6 colleges. The university supports a student body of over 19,000 and with over 2,600 faculty, the teacherstudent ratio is the best of any university in Thailand. Mahidol University International College (MUIC) was established to deliver English-taught science and liberal arts programs that embody the finest standards possible to a diverse population of full-time students from Thailand and around the world. Programs in the social sciences, business, and tourism management stand alongside offerings in health and natural sciences. In addition to these, the College offers general education courses in foreign languages and humanities. The MUIC is located at Mahidol University’s Salaya campus on 500 acres of managed land, including parklands and sports facilities. Salaya is a thriving campus town and residential suburb of Bangkok. The center of Bangkok is only 20k from campus. Although most MUIC students are Thai, there are also students from 41 different countries attending Mahidol University. This mix of students provides an opportunity to make friends and contacts in Asia and throughout the world that will last a lifetime.
AustraLearn and University of Western Australia Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Academic Year,Fall,Spring. The University of Western Australia is the oldest institution of higher learning in Western Australia and a member of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight universities. Since 1911 UWA has helped shaped the careers of nearly 100,000 graduates. The University's strong foundation in research and teaching creates a scholarly environment, which promotes the pursuit and rigorous critical interpretation of new information as well as the acquisition of knowledge. Its dual strengths of research and research training set the University apart as one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities. Responsible for almost 70% of the university-based research and development in Western Australia, UWA is ranked third for research in Australia on a per capita basis.
AsiaLearn - Swinburne University of Technology - Sarawak Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Fall,Spring. SUT-Sarawak is a branch campus of Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. In the Good Universities Guide 2007, Swinburne was awarded a 5-star rating for its teaching quality, generic skills, overall satisfaction and graduate rating of the overall educational experience. Swinburne is currently the only Australian University invited to be a member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities, which aims to foster student and staff mobility and share innovative programs to give students a competitive edge in today’s global employment market. In the year 2000, Swinburne University of Technology in partnership with the State Government of Sarawak, Malaysia opened SUT-Sarawak in the capital city of Kuching. The courses and degree programs are identical to those taught at the main campus in Melbourne, Australia and instruction is in English. Students from across Malaysia and from over 30 countries attend SUT-Sarawak including Bangaladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Australia. The Sarawak campus is equipped with the latest educational technologies and all subjects have a web presence in addition to face-to-face delivery by faculty. Swinburne is committed to the internationalization of its curriculum and the courses offered are designed to prepare graduates to live and work in a world in which professionals need to be capable of high levels of interaction with international economies and societies. The campus is a multi-cultural environment with international students coming from over 30 countries. The total campus population is 2,300 students. The 16.5 acre campus includes well equipped laboratories, lecture and seminar rooms, engineering workshops, computer labs, a state-of-the-art digital resource center, high-speed internet access, cafeteria, student lounge, gym, sporting facilities and on campus dormitories.
George Mason University: French Language Study in Paris Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Summer. This four-week intensive French language program for beginning, intermediate and advanced students takes place for one month in Paris, the beautiful capital city of France. Classes are 21 hours per week at the Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP) and are supplemented by cultural activities. Students will have free time in which they can take weekend excursions to a variety of locations.
George Mason University: Semester in Florence Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Spring. Spend a Semester in magnificent Florence, a glorious world center of art and culture. The innumerable artistic treasures and natural beauty of the Tuscan countryside attracts students from all over the world who come to Florence for an unforgettable study abroad experience. Students study at the Centro Fiorenza, founded in 1982 and located right in the center of Florence in a prestigious seventeenth century palace called Palazzo Guicciardini.
George Mason University: Internship in Israel & Palestine Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Summer. In this intensive nine week program students will participate in internships related to conflict resolution, politics, international relations or business and finance in Israel and Palestine. Students will receive 6-9 credits.
