The general education program at Wilmington College is designed to give students a broad understanding of the world in which they live. All students take two Global Issues seminars—one in the first year focusing on conflict and security, the global economy, development, and the environment and one in the senior year focusing on human culture. An additional six credit hours with an international focus are required. Students can choose to meet this requirement through various study abroad opportunities. Wilmington provides both short trips abroad with faculty members and full semester programs for students.
SHORT TRIPS ABROAD
Students can enroll in courses that include an international study trip during spring break or in January or May. The cost of the trip varies and is the responsibility of the student. Academic credit is part of the student’s regular tuition cost. Recent trips have included travel to Costa Rica, Mexico City, Ireland and London, Spain, and Western Europe.
Edge Hill College
Edge Hill College, the largest college of higher education in the northern half of Britain (located in Ormskirk) consists of schools of Management and Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts, Sport, Sciences and Technology, Teacher Education and Health Studies. A wide variety of courses is available. Education students may complete their student teaching experience at this site.
AHA International
Working in partnership with colleges in the US, AHA International offers study experiences in a number of locations abroad. Generally you will take classes with a group of up to 25 students from the US. Courses that fulfill general education requirements and specialized courses are offered each term. Local field trips are arranged as part of the programs. The programs provide housing in the form of home stays, apartments or other student housing. AHA programs include: Spain-Segovia (All courses are taught in Spanish and two years of Spanish study are required for participation) and Oviedo; Italy-Macerata and Siena; Austria-Vienna; Ireland-Dublin (offered in the summer term); Mexico-Morelia (focus is on Migration Studies); Argentina-Rosario; New Zealand-Dunedin; England-London; France-Angers; Greece-Athens; Germany-Cologne; and Chile-Valdivia.
Alma College International Education Alma College programs are offered at partner universities in English speaking countries or as language and cultural immersion programs. Sites include Australia, Bolivia, France, Germany, New Zealand, Peru, Scotland, and Spain.
Kansai Gaidai Univeristy Asian Studies Program Hirakata City , Japan
The program offers a wide range of courses taught in English including Japanese language courses. Dormitories or Japanese home stays available.