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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. Students who choose to study abroad will be charged a $150 administrative fee and will be able to use their Wilmington tuition minus any institutional financial aid that they are awarded to pay for an approved study abroad experience. Any additional costs of attending an approved study abroad program will be the responsibility of the student.
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 Holland, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico City, Ireland and England, Spain, and Western Europe.
SEMESTER ABROAD
http://www.ahastudyabroad.org/
Wilmington College is a member of the Midwest Consortium for Study Abroad which offers semester long international programs in cooperation with AHA International. Semester long programs are also available through agreements with Edge Hill University and University of Reading in England, and Kansai Gaidai University in Japan. Credit earned though any of the above programs is considered residence credit. Wilmington College students must meet certain eligibility requirements to participate. Due to new government regulations, it is strongly recommended that students wishing to study abroad begin the approval process at least one full term prior to the expected date of the experience.
La Paz, Mexico
www.sehablalapaz.com
Wilmington College students may study Spanish in the costal town of La Paz, Mexico. Located in the southern part of the Mexican state of Baja California, La Paz enjoys a perfect climate, beautiful beaches and a safe environment for American students. The school overlooks the Sea of Cortéz and is within walking distance of the downtown. Students live with local Mexican families for a true immersion experience. New classes start every Monday throughout the year and students have the option of staying for as little as a few weeks to as long as a year. Classes are very small (2-6 students) and placement tests are given upon arrival to address students’ particular language needs. For more information contact Dr. Jeffrey Stahley, Associate Professor of Spanish.
Edge Hill University
http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/
Edge Hill University, the largest university 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.
Kansai Gaidai University Asian Studies Program
Hirakata City, Japan
http://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp/
The program offers a wide range of courses taught in English including Japanese language courses. Dormitories or Japanese home stays are available.
University of Reading, England
http://www.rdg.ac.uk/
Contact Marcus Dowse at m.a.dowse@reading.ac.uk.
This program offers one of the best Agriculture programs in England.
AHA International
http://www.aha-intl.org/
Working in partnership with colleges in the United States, 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 U.S. 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 (focus on International Business Programs)
Chile-Valdivia
Australia-Canberra and Perth
Ghana-Accra