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Natural beauty, inland cliffs, freshwater streams, and grasslands provide a bountiful habitat for our Ecology Study Abroad program. Edinburgh, Scotland, has a rich environment that is ideal for studying ecology. In the classroom, students will take part in courses like Conservation Skills and Habitat Management. Beyond the classroom, students gain valuable field experience via field investigations, site visits, guidance from site managers, and exposure to practical management techniques. This 5-week summer experience only adds to your marketability in the future as a prospective Ecologist! Excursions include visits to local heritage sites such as Edinburgh Castle, the Isle of May, Loch Lomond, the Trossachs National Park, and more! Adelante's program primes students for a sweeping, unforgettable Scottish experience. Contact us for more details.

Take the opportunity to enroll in courses from a wide range of disciplines offered at the University College Cork (UCC), one of Ireland's oldest universities. Study abroad for a semester or an academic year and join the Early Start Courses, a program unique to UCC. Among the early start courses offered are Music in Ireland, Management and Marketing in the European Union, Irish Folklore and Ethnology, Literatures in Ireland, History and Modern Ireland, and Irish Archaeology. These courses provide students with insight into Ireland's past and present. You can also participate in field trips, which bring to life the course material. As a USAC student, you can join the host university's Student Union, which provides a comprehensive range of services, events, and activities. Take advantage of cultural immersion opportunities as well, such as tasting traditional Irish fare and global cuisines at the English Market, one of the oldest covered markets in Europe. Listen to live performances at one of many music venues across the city. There are plenty of ways to immerse yourself in the local campus, community, and culture.

Spend a semester or academic year in the vibrant and energetic city of Perth, Australia, with AIFS Abroad! You’ll earn up to 16 credits per semester through a variety of courses studying at Murdoch University. Courses are taught in English. You can spend a week in Fiji and earn 1 credit through the optional Pacific Studies program at the University of the South Pacific. Internships are available in exercise science and public policy. On the other hand, volunteering and community engagement opportunities are available through Murdoch University as part of the social and cultural program. You’ll enjoy cultural and social activities such as: • Surf lessons • Swimming with whale sharks and manta rays • Movie nights • Visit to Perth's Kings Park and Perth Zoo • Bush trekking adventure Optional excursions include a 9-day trip through the North West Outback.

Lush and green, Stirling is often called "The Gateway to the Highlands." It is extremely student-oriented, pedestrian-friendly, and offers the amenities of a large cosmopolitan city. The once majestic medieval castle in the heart of the city now serves as a local concert and arts venue. This combination of old and new gives it a sort of magical feel that visitors will always remember. It sits atop rolling hills and is near a beautiful loch inhabited by local wildlife. It is also only about 45 minutes by train from Glasgow or Edinburgh, giving students easy access to both cities for a day of exploration.

Explore the high biodiversity of the tropical cloud forest of Monteverde, where conservation initiatives, environmental education, ecotourism, and the local community live together to preserve this unique place threatened by climate change. Students interested in environmental and natural sciences will learn valuable skills through hands-on experience courses. The high biodiversity of the tropics comes with the ecological processes that shape tropical communities and affect how human activities harm the environment. Students may also learn Spanish and interact with the local community in their native language. During the last weeks of the program, students carry out independent research projects where they apply the knowledge gained through the program courses.

Academic excellence in one of Europe's greenest cities! With a sterling reputation for academic excellence that stretches back to 1583, the University of Edinburgh is also looking to the future. Witness the university’s Edinburgh Futures Institute, a thought lab focused on global challenges. (Hint: Check out the class Creating Edinburgh: The Interdisciplinary City, popular with IFSA students.) The university also offers 290 societies and 60 sports clubs. Trampoline, anyone? History is everywhere, from the university paper—The Student, founded in 1887 by Robert Louis Stevenson—to Edinburgh Castle, a mark of Scottish resilience and strength for centuries. Take time out to recharge in one of the city’s countless green spaces. Explore the iconic Old Town and the streets that influenced the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Take the legendary pilgrimage to the top of Arthur’s Seat and see the city spread at your feet. You can’t leave Scotland without experiencing its raw natural beauty. The unforgettable IFSA Highland excursion makes it easy, and it’s included (no extra fees).

Do your international internship with Maximo Nivel - get international work experience in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. - Education (K-12) - Special Education - Micro-Business - Hospitality & Tourism - Human Rights - Medical Please take note of these qualifications: - Interns should be fluent in English. - Spanish language skills are only required for Micro-Business and Medical internships. - Interns should be enrolled or have completed a Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. - Medical interns must present proof of their medical training. Since 2003, Maximo Nivel has been a leader in educational travel and study abroad. Our work-study-travel programs host more than 4,000 people per year. We are a professional, ethical, and hard-working organization that is completely dedicated to providing a great experience to every participant, student, traveler, and client! Every day, we strive to set ourselves apart and provide the best internship, education, and cultural experiences in Latin America along with top-notch client service and great home base facilities. Live it!

CIS Abroad Study and Intern Abroad programs are some of the most affordable, comprehensive program packages available. We also don't cut any corners by offering everything you would expect from an overseas program: tuition, housing, support, insurance, excursions, social and cultural activities, and airport pick-up – all considered the core of our package. Some programs also include all or most meals, extensive off-site orientations/excursions, transportation passes, and more. Whether you want to study for a year, semester, or summer, intern for a month to a year, or take an intensive foreign language course for a couple of weeks, CIS Abroad has the perfect program for you at the best value! "You're Going Places with CIS Abroad!"

IES Abroad offers 140+ programs in more than 35 locations worldwide for undergraduate students. We're a little obsessed with study abroad, and not at all ashamed to admit it. We are a highly-charged force of study abroad enthusiasts. Every day we have the privilege of witnessing how study abroad changes our students' lives. That's the reason we do what we do: to provide once-in-a-lifetime educational adventures. Everything we do is about the IES Abroad student. Our goal is to provide personal support and guidance throughout your application and enrollment process. Whether it's housing or cultural events or field trips, our job is to make sure you have the most authentic study abroad experience possible. Study with us for a summer, semester, or year. No matter the term, our world-class faculty and courses will engage you as you discover new ways of learning both inside and outside the classroom. How will study abroad redefine you? We can't wait to find out.

Examine the intersection of wildlife conservation, political ecology, and community development in Tanzania’s iconic landscapes. From the Serengeti to Mount Kilimanjaro, you’ll gain hands-on field experience in ecology and park management while exploring how conservation intersects with local livelihoods, culture, and population growth. Learn from Tanzanian experts, partner institutions, and host communities to reframe sustainability in a local context. MONEY MATTERS SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, meals, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.

Broaden your academic horizons while having amazing opportunities to explore Australia! You can enroll in accredited courses for a single trimester or for a full year. Study abroad options include the following: - Australia Today January Program: 3-week short program - Deakin Study Abroad Program: direct enrollment at Deakin - English Language Program - Visiting PhD Students Program Deakin University is a young, contemporary university recognized for being innovative, nimble, and friendly. Our main campus is in Melbourne, and we have other campuses in coastal communities of Geelong and Warrnambool. Deakin is a comprehensive university with four faculties in Business and Law; Arts and Education; Health; and Science, Engineering and Built Environment. Deakin is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide in every major university ranking. We are ranked No. 1 in the world for sport science; 24th in the world for Nursing; and 28th for Education. Deakin is also in the top 1% for Accounting and Finance, Architecture, Business and Management, Communication and Media, Computer Science, Energy Science, Environment, Law, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Public Health, and Sociology.

This is a unique, tailor-made learning and living experience integrated with the academic quality of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Our customized programs are for institutions and agencies that want to provide groups of international students with an educational experience at a university of international excellence. Participants study on the main campus just outside the city or at a campus in central Barcelona. Individual programs are tailored by selecting from more than 100 elective subjects in English or Spanish across areas like Business, Communication, Medicine and Nursing, Law, Arts and Humanities, and Spanish and Catalan Language. Guarantee maximum flexibility! Programs are available all year round, with flexible timetables and no minimum duration. Students can add accommodation, meals, transport, cultural visits, and leisure activities.

Embark on a dynamic academic journey in Buenos Aires with Mente Argentina’s Academic Semester Program. Designed for students eager to delve into Argentine culture and academic excellence, this program allows you to study at one of four prestigious universities. Whether aiming for a semester or a full academic year, earn between 12-18 US semester credits or 24-36 ECTS credits, all transferrable to your home institution. Our program not only provides comprehensive academic options but also enables you to enrich your experience through internships, volunteer work, or specialized immersion courses in Tango, Cooking, Wine Tasting, Photography, and TEFL Certification. Why Choose Buenos Aires? Buenos Aires, with its lively arts scene, diverse culinary landscape, and dynamic social atmosphere, offers an unparalleled backdrop for academic and personal growth. Studying here enhances your academic credentials and provides a rich, immersive cultural experience, preparing you for global citizenship.

Go Abroad China’s Paid Internship Program connects international students, graduates, and young professionals with guaranteed placements in Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, and innovative startups across China. Since 2003, we’ve placed over 4,000 participants from 50+ countries into 2,000+ paid internships spanning 20+ industries—including business, finance, engineering, IT, marketing, law, hospitality, and more. Designed for ambitious and motivated individuals aged 18+, our year-round programs offer real-world, cross-cultural experience in booming cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. No Mandarin skills required—many placements are in English-speaking environments. All-inclusive packages from $1,980 cover accommodation, visa support, Mandarin classes, orientation, business/cultural activities, 24/7 local assistance, and a risk-free refund policy. With 90% of interns securing jobs within 3 months and 20% receiving full-time offers, this is your gateway to a global career. We understand that every intern's needs and budget are unique, which is why we offer fully customizable package options, and we will tailor a program specifically for you.

The University of Roehampton offers students the opportunity to live and learn on a close-knit collegiate campus just a stone's throw away from the sights and sounds of the capital city. Students experience the 'best of both worlds' at London’s only parkland campus. You will study for one semester or a full year alongside Roehampton students from over 130 countries worldwide. Guaranteed on-campus accommodation at one of our four colleges will give you a truly British university experience. Modules are offered in diverse subjects, and our unique field-based ‘London Studies’ classes allow students to explore the city's rich history and culture. Our optional social program offers exciting trips around the UK. Past excursions have included visits to Oxford, Christ Church’s Great Hall—the Hogwarts Dining Hall, as you may know it! Recognitions: Number 8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (NSS 2024) Ranked in the top 15% in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024) We maintained our TEF Silver award from the Office for Students in the latest review (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)

This program is perfect for students with intermediate-level or higher Spanish skills who seek an authentic and immersive experience. Away from the crowds of American students who opt for more popular destinations, like Barcelona or Madrid, with us, you will find yourself fully immersed in the Spanish language and culture of La Coruña, Spain. At the beginning of the semester, you can optionally take an intensive Spanish language course to help prepare you for the semester abroad. You can take classes in your field of interest at an accredited public Spanish university. Most classes are taught in Spanish alongside Spanish students. While some courses are offered in English, we highly recommend taking on the challenge of studying in Spanish. If you need additional Spanish practice before the semester starts, you may combine our Summer Spanish Immersion program with the semester or year abroad program. You will be issued an official transcript, and we can assist you with obtaining transfer credit at your home institution. Adding a customized internship at a Spanish company alongside your studies is possible.

Seville, the capital of Andalusia and Spain’s 4th largest city, is between the Sierra Morena mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoying culture from the Romans, Visigoths, Muslims, Jews, and Christians throughout the ages and serving as the focal point of the Spanish Renaissance, the city is rich in history and tradition. When visiting Seville, you can experience the city as it was centuries ago. The lovely winding streets and active public squares of the Barrio Santa Cruz allow insight into the oldest portion of the city, and the list of monuments and historic sites is seemingly endless. The Tower of Gold once served as a landmark for arriving ships, and its Cathedral houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus. The 12th-century Moorish palace, the Alcázar, is the oldest palace fortress still used by European royalty. While studying, exploring the streets, visiting museums, or soaking up Spanish culture, API students in Seville gain a broad education in the Spanish language and civilization.

Travel to the culturally diverse country of South Africa and gain insight into both wildlife research and conservation activities as well as critical community development initiatives. Groups get to participate in this interdisciplinary course, accredited by universities and colleges around the world. We introduce students to international service-learning and sustainable development, both in theory and practice. Two weeks prior to departure and two weeks after returning home students engage in lectures, discussion, research, service, and reflection at home and abroad. Emphasis will be placed on relating long-term goals with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and engaging in daily reflection surrounding the experience, led by qualified group facilitators, furthering individual educational development. This course curriculum will be tailored to students' academic level or curriculum. The aim of our Service Learning course is to empower students to gain confidence in their knowledge and practical experience of their subject area.

ISDSI’s semester is a rich, hands-on learning experience exploring Thailand's diverse cultures and landscapes, learning directly from the people involved in creating a more sustainable world. Based in Chiang Mai, ISDSI semester students spend significant time immersed in Thailand's cultures and ecosystems. Our unique Expedition Field Courses involve traveling and studying throughout Thailand, from remote mountain villages in the North to the islands in the South. Students engage in hands-on learning, with assignments ranging from skin-diving coral reefs to organic farming in a rural village. They live with local families, hike, sea kayak, and travel through the landscapes they study during expeditions. During each block, students also complete an independent research project. Strong partnerships with local communities are key to the success of ISDSI courses. We work with them to help tell their stories. As a result, our partner communities are passionate about connecting with and teaching our students and sharing their lives, knowledge, and struggles. Students become part of grassroots solutions to global problems while living with and learning from the local people.

Antarctica is a wondrous place, the “coldest, windiest, driest, highest, quietest, most remote, and least understood continent on earth.” It has been an object of human speculation for millennia and a prize for explorers, sealers and whalers, scientists, and geostrategists for over two hundred years. Examine this unique corner of the world and get a broad overview of its human and natural history. Special attention is given to Antarctica’s physical and ecological systems, human activity, sustainable tourism, and international collaborations. Attend weekly preparatory lectures online with Antarctic experts from around the globe during the fall semester and work on assignments, including a research essay focusing on a topic related to an area of your interest. Spend the winter break participating in a field study project in Tierra del Fuego and Antarctica. The voyage crossing the Drake Passage and exploring the Antarctic Peninsula is a once-in-a-lifetime remote encounter with one of the globe's last frontiers and the scene of important climate, ocean, and environmental study. Non-degree seeking students may now apply for this program through the University of Denver.