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International Education

Reasons for Studying Abroad

  • It is important to prepare our undergraduates to live and work in a global society and study abroad is one of the ways in which this can be accomplished.
  • Recent federal reports cite a language and cultural skill shortage in more than 70 agencies critical to national security, public diplomacy and economic competitiveness.
  • Studying abroad accelerates skill building and strengthens strategic relationshps.
  • Studying abroad improves the door to new career options.
  • Living in a foreign country helps students better understand the world at large as well as their own culture

--Lincoln Study Abroad Commission

Our Programs

You may spend one or two semesters abroad, or study abroad or a few weeks during the summer or a winter break, while earning LSSU credits!

Internships are also available!

Study in Africa, Summer 2009

  • Informational Meeting
  • 5pm, Wednesday, November 5, Crawford 302
  • Tentative Travel Date: May 2009
  • Explore the ecology and management of Sub-Saharan Africa

Program Description:

A two-week camping excursion in parks and reserves in southern Africa will expose students to African ecosystems, wildlife, and culture. Major objectives of the course are to:

  • Become familiar with teh flora and fauna of African ecosystems
  • Identify the juman impacts on Africa's natural resources
  • Understand the different tools employed to manage African ecosystems and wildlife
  • Recognize societal constraints on African ecosystems and the role of these constraints in management

Students will have the opportunity to visit with land managers and scientists, explore ecosystems up close by bushwalks and game drivers, and learn about African culture.

This course will be dual listed as RECREATION 496 and BIOLOGY 490, but students from all disciplines are welcome!

Questions? Contact Dr. Sally Childs (Parks & Rec) at: schilds@lssu.edu or Dr. Ashley Moerke (Biology) at: amoerke@lssu.edu

Study in China

Summer 2009 in China Program is to be announced shortly.

Summer and semester programs at:

Interested in an internship in China?

LSSU-China Faculty-led Study Abroad Program

Please use the following link to view photos reflecting Summer in China activities. http://www.lssu.edu/open_photos/slideshow43.php

For more information, please contact:

LSSU International Education at:
114 Arts Center
E-mail: internationaled@lssu.edu
Tel. (906) 635-2181

You may also contact Dr. Tom Schirer at tschirer@lssu.edu or Tel. (906)635-2593.

Summer 2009 in Costa Rica is to be announced shortly.

  • At La Universidad de Costa Rica San José
  • Come and study Spanish at La Universidad de Costa Rica for six weeks.
  • Immerse yourself in intensive language learning and memorable cultural experiences.

YOUR TOTAL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE WILL COVER:

  • 8 credit hours tuition for LSSU
  • All course fees, textbooks and transcripts
  • Shared (double) rooms and 2 meals a day for 6 weeks
  • Roundtrip airfare from Detroit to San José
  • Travel and health insurance for unplanned emergencies

La Universidad de Costa Rica San José offers students the chance to:

  • learn Spanish and experience culture through immersion
  • study Spanish 4-5 hours every day for 6 weeks
  • visit places of interest
  • make new friends from all over the world

For more information, please contact:

  • Professor Disney: ldisney@lssu.edu
  • Professor Konnis: lkonnis@lssu.edu

England and France Tour

Would you like to visit France in 9 days and earn 4 credits?

  • When: May, 2009
  • Cost: $2,953
  • Community people are coordially welcome for this fantastic trip!
  • For more information, please contact Dr. Marcel Pichot at: mpichot@lssu.edu

Study in France

Institut D'Etudes Francaises Pour Etudiants Etrangers

UNIVERSITE DE PAU ET DES PAYS DE L'ADOUR

An exceptional Location:

  • Less than an hour from the mountains, the Atlantic coast and Spain
  • An urban area with a population of 140,000, famous for its castle, its history as an "English city" and its find food
  • A University city
  • A long-standing tradition of teaching French language and culture within the University
  • An infrastructure designed to welcome international students
  • An ability to adapt constantly to the changing students
  • Specialised teachers, using modern methods and resources

Validation, certification

  • Attendance certificate and assessment for all at the end of the stay
  • Examinations, diplomas: (for the upper ability groups of intermediate level and above)
  • Certificat Pratique de Langue Francise (CPLF)
  • Diplome D'Etudes Francaises (DEF)
  • Diplome Superieur d'Etudes Francaises (DSEF)

Meals: Student restaurant and cafeteria.

  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Sport: Within the University
  • Cultural activities

A wide variety of cultural activities are organised by the University's Cultural Action Service.

The APAEE: Association Paloise d'Accueil des Etudiants Etrangers (Association for the Welcome of International Students) organises excursions.

  • Health insurance

Compulsory before arrival

For more information, please contact: Dr. Marcel Pichot: mpichot@lssu.edu

Study in Japan

  • At the Japan Center for Michigan Universities located in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
  • For information on summer, semester and year-long programs, visit the web site: www.isp.msu.edu/jcmu
  • And contact the program coordinator Professor James Moody at: jmoody@lssu.edu

Non-LSSU Study Abroad Programs

Credits may be transferred back to LSSU

University Studies Abroad Consortium offers summer programs in 16 countries and semester or year programs in 24 countries. Please click the following link for more information.

USAC - Your Gateway to the World

International studies Abroad offers year, semester/trimester, month and summer programs in 13 countries. Click the linck: www.studiesabroad.com

You will find information on the following countries:

Argentina Belgium Chile Costa Rica
Azech Republic Dominican Rep

England

France Italy Mexico Morocco
Peru Spain    

To find out how LSSU can help you study abroad through non-LSSU programs, please contact:

LSSU International Education
114 Arts Center
E-mail: internationaled@lssu.edu
Tel. (906) 635-2181

External Scholarships

If you need external scholarships or financial assistance, you may search for information from the following list:

If you have questions, please contact:

LSSU International Education at:
114 Arts Center
E-mail: internationaled@lssu.edu
Tel. (906) 635-2181

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