The School of International Relations offers students the opportunity to study and intern for five weeks in Brussels, Belgium. Students take a course on the contemporary issues in European foreign and security policy while interning at an international organization. Students intern full time for the first week, after which their schedule will consist of class in the morning and internship in the afternoon.

The department of East Asian Languages and Cultures offers students the opportunity to explore this richly historic city while participating in a four-week or an eight-week Chinese language program in Beijing. 

The East Asian Studies Center’s “Global East Asia” summer program offers students in all majors an opportunity to study abroad in Shanghai, China for 4- weeks. This course will examine issues of “globalization” by focusing on urban processes in China, using Shanghai as a special example and integrating travel to Beijing and other locations throughout China. The program is designed to expand UG interest in East Asian studies and if accepted, all major travel expenses will be covered, including roundtrip international airfare, basic lodging and meals, local transportation and entrance fees related to the course.

The International Summer School in Cambridge, England, offers students an excellent opportunity to study British literature, history, economics, poetry, arts and government and to examine the background of modern Britain and Britain’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. Students live in Cambridge Colleges and enjoy the artistic pleasures of the Cambridge Arts Festival, as well as the opportunity to visit and appreciate some of England’s major historic sights.

The Department of French and Italian will offer a summer program in the city of Dijon, France, where students will be able to improve their knowledge of the French language and culture in a French-speaking environment. Dijon is the ancient capital of the former Duchy of Burgundy and is renowned for its lovely old streets, monuments, churches and fine cuisine.

The School of International Relations offers students the opportunity to study and intern for five weeks in Geneva, Switzerland. Students intern full time for the first week at an international organization, after which their schedule will consist of class in the morning and internship in the afternoon.

Students have the opportunity to study Italian while living in one of the most exciting cities in the world: Rome. No previous knowledge of Italian is required. Students take one intensive Italian language class. Excursions to nearby cities, visits to local museums and sites, and many cultural and social events are planned and included in the cost of tuition.

The East Asian Studies Center’s “Global East Asia” summer program offers students in all majors an opportunity to study abroad in Tokyo, Japan for 4- weeks.  This course will examine Japan through an intensive study of Japanese history, politics, culture and society and integrate travel to Kyoto, Hiroshima and other locations throughout Japan. The program is designed to expand UG interest in East Asian studies and if accepted, all major travel expenses will be covered, including roundtrip international airfare, basic lodging and meals, local transportation and entrance fees related to the course.

The East Asian Studies Center’s “Global East Asia” summer program offers students in all majors an opportunity to study abroad in Seoul, Korea for 4- weeks. This course will explore Korean films, combining close readings of key works with actual travel to those locations including the DMZ, Pusan, Cheju Island and other places throughout South Korea. The program is designed to expand UG interest in East Asian studies and if accepted, all major travel expenses will be covered, including roundtrip international airfare, basic lodging and meals, local transportation and entrance fees related to the course.

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures offers students the opportunity to participate in a six-week program in Moscow, capital of Russia. Students can take up to 6 units: an intensive language course and/or directed research. Classes meet Monday through Friday and excursions are planned to museums, theaters and various landmarks in Moscow, as well as trips to St. Petersburg, Suzdal (a town-museum of 14th century), and Yasnaia Poliana (Tolstoy's estate). Students will see and learn first-hand about the architecture, culture, history and art of Russia. The program ends with a five-day grand tour of St. Petersburg. Participants will have the choice of living in a well-furnished Moscow dormitory or with Russian families.

Improve your knowledge of the Spanish language and culture and earn 8 units of credit while living in Madrid. Students take two courses, live with a Spanish family, tour Madrid’s museums, make a one-week visit to Barcelona, and take short trips to the monastery of El Escorial and the historical cities of Segovia and Toledo.