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A number of student personnel oriented graduate programs run intensive study programs, primarily, abroad. As we become aware of program offerings they will be listed on this page.

To have your program listed, please send an email to Stuart@StudentAffairs.com with the following information:

Program website
Name of Program
Contact person and their email
Sponsoring institution
Dates of program
One paragraph abstract

United Kingdom Study Tour
Contact:Dr. Ellen Broido
Email: ebroido@bgsu.edu
Sponsoring Institution:Bowling Green State University
Dates: May 11 - 25, 2012
The BGSU United Kingdom Study Tour is designed specifically for graduate students in the Division of Higher Education and Student Affairs, student affairs professionals, and other university administrators who wish to gain exposure to different cultures, examine the effects of those cultures on countries' systems of higher education, and explore the actual and potential effects of international exchange.
International Higher Education: Discovering Universities in the European Context
Contact:Prof. Christine M. Imbra
Email: cmimbra@stcloudstate.edu
Sponsoring Institution:St. Cloud State University
Dates: May 13 - 27, 2012
The University of Macerata, the second oldest university in Italy, established in 1290, will be your home base for two weeks while on this study abroad tour. During the trip students will also visit several universities in the ancient cities of Camerino, Perugia, Bologna, and Rome and will take three courses at the University of Macerata.
International Comparative Higher Education in Finland
Contact:Dr. James Fairweather
Email: fairwea4@msu.edu
Sponsoring Institution:Michigan State University
Dates: May 20 - 31, 2012
The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to develop a broader understanding of higher education trends and issues surrounding Finnish higher education through a comparative lens.
SAHE Study Tour Summer 2012 - Ireland
Contact:Dr. Judy Rogers
Email: rogersjl@muohio.edu
Sponsoring Institution:Miami University of Ohio and University of Vermont
Dates: May 20 - June 2, 2012
Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the culture and tradition of the Emerald Isle as we visit universities, meet with higher education government ministers, and explore cultural sites in Ireland. Participants will learn about higher education in Europe, the university system of Ireland in particular, and observe how student services functions in a different societal context. Along with this, participants will engage in a number of cultural events including a play at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, traditional Irish music in Galway, a Siasma Tire folk life performance in Tralee, and visit the Rock of Cashel, the Cliffs of Moher and Glendalough among others. For a more detailed itinerary, click here.
International Study Tour: China
Contact Information: Click here
Sponsoring Institution:Old Dominion University & five professional associations
Dates: May 20 - June 2, 2012
An educational tour of three distinct regions of China and Hong Kong to develop an understanding of the structure and practice of higher education in China and gain insight into the issues and strategic directions for Chinese higher education and student services/affairs.
Design and Delivery of Study Abroad: While Studying A broad Rome, Florence and Geneva
Contact:Rose Onders
Email: ronders@kent.edu
Sponsoring Institution:Kent State University Ohio
Dates: May 25 - June 6, 2012
Learn the principles and practice of designing and delivering effective study abroad programs at Kent State University¹s unique overseas campuses in Florence, Italy and Geneva, Switzerland. Participants in this workshop will meet with university program officials and facility support staff, private third party companies, providers of support services, and students enrolled in ongoing programs. Classes meet in the onsite facilities as well as in various offsite locations. Ample time will be spent visiting local sites of historical and cultural significance in Rome, Florence, and Geneva. A day of independent travel will also be built into this program.
New Zealand Study Tour
Contact:Dr. Carney Strange
Email: strange@bgsu.edu
Sponsoring Institution:Bowling Green State University
Dates: Summer 2012
The BGSU HESA New Zealand Study Tour is designed specifically for those who wish to gain exposure to a different culture, examine the effects of that culture on a country's system of higher education, and explore the actual and potential effects of international exchange. Through readings, discussions, and site visits participants will have the opportunity to experience higher education and student affairs in the New Zealand context. On this study tour, participants will travel throughout New Zealand visiting various universities, speaking with administrators, meeting faculty, and interacting with students.
U.S. Students Abroad: Lessons from Rome in Cultural Immersion
Contact: Dr. Terry E. Williams, Associate Professor, Higher Education
Email: twillia@LUC.EDU
Sponsoring Institution: Loyola University Chicago, School of Education
Dates: July 1-14 2012
Loyola's Higher Education program invites applications for a two-week, study abroad experience in Rome, Italy. The graduate course examines the field of 'study abroad' including: a) the purposes, goals, and mission of international study programs; b) the diverse nature, scope, and structure of study abroad programs; c) the intended and unanticipated learning outcomes of international study; d) challenges and issues experienced by students during study abroad; e) issues faced by staff coordinators and faculty during study abroad programs; and f) the extent and nature of cultural immersion experienced by students enrolled in diverse 'models' of education abroad programs. While students will be based at Loyola's residential campus in Rome, the course involves daily excursions throughout Rome involving visits to educational, historical, religious, and cultural sites. Graduate education students from universities across the U.S. are invited to apply.
Student Affairs/Counselor Education Study Abroad
Contact: Dr. Tony Cawthon
Email: cawthot@clemson.edu
Sponsoring Institution: Clemson University
Dates: July 8-20, 2012
The program offers a credit-based track for professionals, faculty and graduate students majoring in student affairs or higher education. This study abroad experience provides an opportunity to compare higher educational systems and learn about student services, as well as exchange ideas with colleagues and students from other countries.
Student Affairs at Sea
Email: info@semesteratsea.org
Sponsoring Institution: Semester at Sea, Institute for Shipboard Education
Dates: June 17 - August 18, 2012
This academically and experientially oriented course will examine and discuss a wide variety of approaches to internationalization and globalization of higher education in the context of the countries visited (e.g., Spain, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, and Morocco) during the Summer 2012 Semester at Sea voyage. This is a unique opportunity for students in higher education and student affairs graduate programs to study abroad and sail aboard the MV Explorer during the Summer 2012 voyage. The course and voyage will entail classroom work, field-based university visits, and internship experiences. In-class and field experiences will combine to create a unique opportunity for students to learn about higher education and student affairs in international contexts with and among the 700 undergraduate students onboard the MV Explorer and in the United States.