Study Abroad Opportunities
INTERNATIONAL SEMESTER
Students attend school for one or two
semesters abroad at one of Lewis’ partner
institutions, earning credits at Lewis.
Participation in Study Abroad provides
cross-cultural experiences in stimulating
university contexts. Credits earned in
Lewis-affiliated Study Abroad
opportunities transfer as Lewis University
credits. Students register at Lewis before leaving for the host institution.
Fees and costs are reasonably close to the fees and costs of Lewis
University
tuition and room/board. Financial aid may be applied in most cases.
Study
abroad host institutions’ terms coincide closely with Lewis’ semesters.
All
students are required to take a 1-credit seminar (including pre-departure,
abroad, and re-entry components) and pay a $300 international study
fee.
Eligibility and Requirements
Basic eligibility for Lewis Study Abroad includes a minimum of junior
standing, a 3.0 GPA (2.75 in the College of Education), letters of
recommendation, and a personal statement. Further information about
specific requirements for each location is available at the International
Study
Office.
Locations
Study abroad opportunities are available in China, England, France,
Ireland, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, and Spain.
Lin’An, China: Zhejiang Forestry University in Lin’An
(fall semester)
Study takes place in a city of 400,000 people, one of the cradle-lands
of
Chinese culture. Students take four courses, all taught in English:
History
and Culture of China, Thought and Culture of the USA and China,
Conversational Mandarin Chinese, and Conservation Science. Academic
course work is complemented by a range of field trips to places of
historic,
cultural or natural interest in the region and outside the region,
such as the
Forbidden City in Beijing and the Great Wall.
London, England: St. Mary’s University (fall semester)
This option includes 9 credits of required courses on British culture
and
fine arts, and 6 credits of the student’s choice. Classes are a combination
of
lectures and guided field trips. Students interested in theatre may
have the
opportunity to perform in a SMU theatre production. Students will explore
first-hand the historical sites and rich resources of this renowned
city.
Included are day trips to Cambridge, Canterbury, Bath, and Blenheim
Palace.
Oxford, England: Keble College Oxford (fall semester)
Students enroll at the Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies
(CMRS), affiliated with Keble College Oxford. CMRS curriculum is rooted
in
the liberal arts tradition. Qualified students from all academic disciplines
are
welcome to apply. There are four field trips guided by a tutor with
specialized knowledge of the sites.
Paris, France: The University of Paris and Manhattan College
(fall and spring semester)
Students experience all the richness that Paris has to offer and
can take
courses in an array of fields: humanities, social sciences, business
administration, sciences, and engineering. Most classes are taught
in French
and are available to students with a good knowledge of French (must
have
completed at least an intermediate college-level course in French
or an
equivalent). Some courses are available in English.
Dublin, Ireland: University College Dublin (fall or spring
semester)
Students choose from courses in accounting, business administration,
finance, economics, human resource management, marketing, and
MIS in addition to taking a course in Irish culture and attending cultural
and social
programs. Summer internships in business are also available.
Galway, Ireland: National University of Ireland and La Salle
University (fall and spring semester)
The University is located on the banks of the River Corrib, close
to the
city of Galway, a cosmopolitan city with a thriving cultural and
commercial
community. Its dynamic role in theatre, arts, and culture has earned
it the
title “Cultural Capital of Ireland.”
Florence, Italy: St. Mary’s University (spring semester)
Students earn 3 credits of Italian language, 6 credits of Italian
culture,
and 6 credits of their choice. Guided visits to significant sites
throughout
the Tuscany region and Rome are also included. Classes are taught
in
English, but it is recommended that students take a semester of
Italian
language prior to studying in Italy.
Rome, Italy: John Cabot University (fall, spring, or summer
semester)
Students choose from courses in art, business administration, English
literature, history, social science, theology, and political science
in addition
to Italian language and culture courses. Although courses are taught
in
English, it is recommended that students take a semester of Italian
language
prior to studying in Italy.
Rome, Italy: American University of Rome and La Salle
University (fall and spring semester)
The American University of Rome is a small private university that
is
committed to offering liberal studies and professional courses
in an
international environment. It is located in a prestigious area
on the crest of
Rome’s highest hill, the Janiculum. The historic Trastevere district
is just a
few minutes away. Classes are taught in English, but it is recommended
that
students take a semester of Italian language prior to studying
in Italy.
Mexico City, Mexico: Universidad La Salle (fall and spring
semester)
The program is designed to take full advantage of one of the world’s
largest and most cosmopolitan capitals, with a history that spans
several
centuries. Students can choose from a variety of classes in the
areas of
Spanish language, Mexican culture, business, journalism, criminal
justice,
human services, urban studies, and selected other areas of study
dependent
on the student’s Spanish language skills. An extensive travel component
is
included. Students live with host families. Summer cultural programs
are
also available.
Cuernavaca, Mexico: St. Mary’s College (spring semester)
Students study Spanish, Latin American history, Mexican culture,
and Art
in a Mexican university located in this charming and colonial “City
of
Eternal Spring.” The program is open to all majors and classes
are offered in
Spanish (level 3 and higher). Students are housed with Mexican
families.
An extensive travel component is included to places such as Mexico
City,
Puebla, Michoacan, Guanajuato, and Guerrero.
Querétaro, Mexico: The College of Santa Fe (fall
and spring semester)
Located in the center of Mexico,
Querétero is characterized by
its
colonial architecture as well as its modern dynamic activity. At
the Tec de
Monterrey campus students can choose from a variety of classes
in various
disciplines, including the Spanish language and Mexican culture.
Students
with adequate Spanish language skills can also choose from courses
in
business, agriculture, communications, architecture, and engineering.
Students can choose to live in campus residence halls, apartments,
or with
host families.
Cape Town, South Africa: The University of Cape Town and
St. Mary’s College (spring semester)
The University is internationally recognized as Africa’s premier
university.
It is on the slopes of Table Mountain with views of two oceans.
A wide
range of courses are available to choose from, including South
African
history, culture, politics and art. All lectures are in English.
Students usually
also enroll in a service learning course to gain hands-on experience
in a
variety of service situations in disadvantaged communities.
Madrid, Spain: Universidad Complutense de Madrid and
Manhattan College (fall semester)
Students take five courses, which are offered at four levels, from
beginning to advanced, in Spanish language and civilization. Students
can
also make arrangements to do an independent study project abroad
with a
professor willing to sponsor the project and with approval of the
chair of
the department.
Madrid, Spain: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and St.
Mary’s College (fall semester)
The Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is a public, modern and dynamic
university. International students may take courses in “easy Spanish” or
take
regular courses with Spanish students. Part of the program includes
attending cultural activities, such as the theatre, concerts, and
soccer games.
Students also visit culturally and historically interesting places
in Madrid,
Toledo, Segovia, Granada, El Escorial, and more.
Seville, Spain: Center for Cross-Cultural Study and St.
Mary’s
University (fall, spring, and summer semesters)
Students are invited to expand their world-view through intense
immersion in the Spanish culture. Some features of the program include:
a
curriculum with a wide variety of course offerings; native Spanish
professors; low student-professor ratios; on-site resident director
and staff;
internship, volunteer, and community service opportunities; all-inclusive
day and overnight study trips; three-day weekends for travel; and
monthly
parties for American and Spanish students.
International Internships may also be available.
Contact Dr. Ian V. Gladding at Ext. 5221.
LEWIS UNIVERSITY TRAVEL STUDY TRIPS
Lewis faculty members periodically organize university-approved
educational trips to other countries to provide students the
opportunity to
travel and learn in different parts of the world. Typically,
the travel study
will last 10-14 days; faculty will offer one or more courses
or seminars (that
meet prior to departure, during the trip, and after returning
from the trip);
and will include visits to universities, government agencies,
businesses, museums, and/or other relevant places of interest to provide
the
best
opportunity for cross-cultural learning.
College of Business Travel Study and Internships
China (3rd Annual) December 27, 2005-January 8, 2006
Celebrate the New Year in China!! Participants will travel
to Hong Kong,
Guangzhou (Canton), and Beijing (Peking) to compare and contrast
American and Chinese business practices and culture in vastly
different parts of China; visit American and Chinese companies,
government institutions, and trade organizations. MBA and undergraduate
students
can
take a Doing Business in China seminar (1 credit), International
Business (3
credits) or International Marketing (3 credits). For more information,
contact Dr. Ian V. Gladding at Ext. 5221 or gladdiia@lewisu.edu.
Ireland Summer Internship (Dublin), summer 2005
College of Business students live, study, and work for 8
weeks in the
Irish capital as part of this 6-credit internship. Students
are
placed by
University College Dublin in a custom-designed summer internship
with an
Irish business. Students also take a 3-credit Irish History
and Culture course. Contact Dr. Ian Gladding at Ext. 5221.
2nd Annual College of Education Summer Travel
Study to Europe
England July 28-August 5, 2005
Participants will visit sites and schools around England including
London, Oxford, and Stonehenge. Undergraduate students will take “
History and Philosophy of Education” (3 credits) or “Comparative
Education in American and English Cultures” (1 or 3 credits); Graduate
education students will take “Historical Foundations of Education” (3
credits) or “Comparative Education in American and English Cultures” (1
or
3 credits). All Lewis University students are welcome on this trip.
Noneducation
students can take the elective “Comparative Education in
American and English Cultures” (1 or 3 credits) and the assignments
will
align with the student's major. Contact Dr. Richard O’Grady, Ext.
5627 or
Dr. Jeanette M. Mines, Ext. 5298.
College of Arts and Sciences Summer Travel Study
Italy (Rome, Assisi, and Ravenna) May-2005
The College of Arts and Sciences and the Theology Department take
their
4th consecutive summer study travel to the Eternal City. Students
take the
3-credit course, Christian Faith and the Arts, and explore the
ways in which
Christian faith is expressed through religious art and architecture.
Students
planning to participate in this travel study must also attend sessions
in
Romeoville prior to departure. Contact Dr. Colonna at Ext. 5322.
Russia (St. Petersburg) May–2006
“St. Petersburg – Russia’s Window to the West” will
be an
interdisciplinary experiential travel study course offered by History
Department and Foreign Language Program. Students will have the
opportunity to study a combination of Russian language and history.
The
first part of the course will be conducted on campus, and the second
part of
the course will be conducted during the travel to St. Petersburg,
Russia.
Contact Dr. Serafima Gettys at gettysse@lewisu.edu.
STUDY ABROAD CONTACT
Director of International Study Abroad,
Leckrone Academic Resource Center (LARC) at
(815) 836-5593 or via e-mail: studyabroad@lewisu.edu
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