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International students currently studying at BGSU and American students seeking to study abroad can find answers to questions and other assistance at the Center for International Programs. The center also serves as a key programming office for intercultural activities at the University.
The staff is responsible for the recruitment and admission of BGSU's international students. In addition, immigration documents for international students are prepared and distributed from the center and immigration assistance and advice are provided for students during their stay at BGSU. Both arrival and on-going orientation and cultural education programs are provided for international students.
The center also provides in-depth assistance to American students seeking to study, volunteer or work abroad. An education abroad resource library contains current printed materials and videos about the numerous opportunities for overseas experiences.
Students are encouraged to meet with the director starting in their freshman year. Early planning for an education abroad experience is of utmost importance so that it becomes an integral part of the degree program. BGSU sponsors the following education abroad programs. Students may also receive assistance in designing their own education abroad experiences or in participating in another university's program. Financial aid is often available for eligible students. For more information contact Student Financial Aid at 372-2651.
An exchange program exists for sport management and exercise science majors with Southern Cross University of Lismore, Australia. This study abroad is usually arranged for the junior and senior years.
For more information call 372-2876 (sport management), 372-6905 (exercise science), 372-0309 (international programs).
The Department of American Studies at the University of Graz and the American
Culture Studies Program at BGSU will exchange up to three students each year. To enroll at
the University of Graz, the Bowling Green student must have two years of German
and must pass a German entrance exam. Academic credit is transferable.
Exchange students will pay tuition at their own institution and be exempted from tuition
at
the host university. Room and board will be the responsibility of the student.
For more information call 372-0309 (international programs).
As part of BGSU's official partnership with the University of Salzburg, the Department of German, Russian and East Asian Languages offers an academic year abroad in Salzburg, Austria, a center of German-speaking culture at the heart of Europe. All courses in the two-semester (three-quarter) program are conducted in German and include German language and literature as well as arts and humanities and social sciences. Qualified music students may also take courses at the Mozarteum, Salzburg's famous conservatory. The wide spectrum of courses and appropriate planning allow students of any major to fit a full year of study abroad into a four-year graduation schedule. An American program director resides in Salzburg but Austrian faculty teach the courses. Students live in dormitories, in most cases with an Austrian roommate. Cultural travel (e.g. to Vienna and Berlin), concert tickets and local field trips are included in the program cost.
The program usually runs from Oct. 1 through June 30. Applications are accepted beginning in September of the previous academic year. Applicants in good academic standing who will be at least sophomores will be accepted regardless of major if they have completed two years of college German or the equivalent with a "B" average by the time the program starts. The grade limit may be observed less strictly if the applicant has strong recommendations.
In addition to the academic year abroad in Salzburg, three- and six-week German language and culture programs are offered each summer in Salzburg during July and August. These are open to students at all levels of language study from beginning to advanced.
For more information call 372-2268.
The history department offers a three-week seminar in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, focusing on Beninese cultural history and creative arts as a background for African-American history and culture in the United States. The seminar is open to all BGSU students. Participants will attend lectures, participate in discussions and field trips, and receive hands-on experience in creative and performing arts workshops. A three-day field trip to Ghana is included. Activities will be conducted in English by Beninese professors.
For more information call 372-8120.
Through the Asian Studies Program, outstanding undergraduates may study for one academic year at Shandong University in the People's Republic of China. A BGSU exchange student will be granted a waiver of tuition, room and board but will be responsible for airfare and personal expenses. All credits earned at the host institution are counted toward graduation at BGSU.
For more information call 372-7597.
In cooperation with Xi'an Foreign Languages University (XFLU), this program offers complete immersion in a different cultural environment. Xi'an, the old imperial capital of China, is now the capital of the Shaanxi province. The program is recommended for all majors with a special interest in Asian studies and China in particular. It offers a balanced curriculum of courses in Chinese language, arts and culture as well as history, music, political science, current events, martial arts and geography. A one-semester program and intensive summer programs are available. However, a full year of study is recommended. Students should have some prior coursework in Chinese language and/or culture. Full BGSU credit is granted for the courses taken at XFLU. Students are housed in a modern foreign-students dormitory; ample opportunity is given for communication with Chinese students. Some travel within the cultural environment is included in the program costs.
For further information call 372-2268 (Department of German, Russian and East Asian Languages).
Through the College of Business Administration, undergraduate and graduate students may enroll in a six-week summer session at the Nantes Atlantique School of Management, a leading business school in France. Students of any major are eligible. The program is taught in English by European professors. Knowledge of French is not required. Topics covered include European history, culture and government, European integration, European banking and finance, European markets and European management strategy. A separate program taught in French is also available. The program includes five weeks of classes in Nantes, France, and a three-day trip to Brussels, Belgium, during which students visit European institutions. Classes meet Monday through Thursday mornings, freeing afternoons and weekends for independent travel. Students receive six semester hours of credit. Students live with carefully selected French families.
For further information call 372-2376.
The Tours Program, offered by the Department of Romance Languages, is open to students having completed French 202, regardless of major. All courses are taught in French and include French language and literature as well as the arts and social sciences.
An eight-week summer session allows French 101 or 102 students to complete their remaining language requirements in France. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students are also eligible. Summer programs are available for high school students and high school teachers. All courses are taught in French.
For further information call 372-7146.
A two-week experience in Francophone Africa is available after the spring semester in Tours. Students live with an African family and participate in lectures, discussions and excursions throughout the country.
For further information call 372-7146.
In cooperation with the Federation of German American Clubs, BGSU maintains a direct student exchange with German universities. This program brings two or three German students to BGSU in exchange for two or three BGSU students going abroad to one of 13 cooperating German universities. BGSU students must have approximately a 3.0 grade point average and fluency in German. Preference is given to students entering their junior year. The program is open to all students, regardless of major area of study.
For further information call 372-0309 (international programs).
The Department of Music Composition and History offers a three- to four-week summer program (mid-May to early June) at the Dagbe Cultural Institute and Arts Center in the village of Kopeyia in southeast Ghana. Students earn three credits by studying traditional arts from throughout the region. In addition to daily classes there are numerous opportunities to attend events (funerals, rituals and festivals) or learn crafts around the village. Students will also spend time in Accra, the capital of Ghana. While there, they can visit museums, markets, the University of Ghana or arrange a trip to one of the former slave forts.
For further information call 372-2519.
Students learn about the music and culture of Bali during a summer workshop in Indonesia. The Music and Culture of Bali is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. No prior musical knowledge is required. The workshop is centered in Peliatan, a Balinese village that specializes in the arts and is well known for welcoming visitors. Students will explore the famous gamelan tradition, attend music and ritual festivals, tour cultural attractions in the various villages and train with specialists in music, dance, art or religion. They will enjoy a unique experience with Balinese culture at minimal costs while earning three credit hours.
For further information call 372-8487.
Students can satisfy a portion of their undergraduate degree and master of fine arts degree requirements in Florence, Italy, at Studio Art Centers International (SACI). Students can take up to two semesters and one summer session at SACI. The program provides a stimulating educational experience that draws upon the rich cultural resources of both past and present Italy. Its well-equipped facilities are located near Michelangelo's Medici Chapel, the Laurentian Library, FRA Angelico's masterpieces in San Marco and the bustling activity of Florence's central market.
For further information call 372-2821.
The Asian Studies Program sends one student to Tokai Rubber Industries Inc. for a six-month business internship. Student interns pay airfare and receive a monthly stipend and free housing.
For more information call 372-7597,
372-7136.
The Asian Studies Program sends one student to Nanzan University each year. The exchange student receives a waiver of admission fee, general fee and tuition but pays Bowling Green State University for room and board for two academic semesters before participating in the program and is responsible for round trip airfare. The applicant must complete Japanese 102 and one course with a component on Asian culture, society or history and maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA to be eligible. The program is open to students of any major.
For more information call 372-7597, 372-7136.
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The Asian Studies Program sends one student annually to Saitama University. The exchange student receives a waiver of admission fee, general fee and tuition but pays room, board and travel expenses. This program is open to students of any major.
For more information call 372-7597.
The Asian Studies Program sends one student annually to Yonsei University. The exchange student receives a waiver of admission fee, general fee and tuition but must pay for room, board and travel expenses. The applicant must have a 3.0 GPA and should have completed at least History 180 or one course with a component on Asian culture, society or history. The program is open to students of any major.
For more information call 372-7597.
Students may earn six semester credits in ethnic studies and popular culture in a five-week summer study program. Because the program is intended to introduce the student to the Mexican culture, the classes are taught in English and the credits are based in BGSU. Students in the program spend four weeks in Guadalajara and eight to ten days in Mexico City.
For more information call 372-2796 (Department of Ethnic Studies), 372-7119.
An exchange student program has been established with Autonomous University of Guadalajara (UAG). Students interested in spending a semester at UAG in Guadalajara, Mexico should contact the Department of Ethnic Studies. For more information call 372-7119.
A one-semester program in Russian language and culture (and other fields if the student has sufficient language background) is offered at St. Petersburg University. Courses (15 or more credits) may be transferred to BGSU. Room and board in a dormitory or with a family are arranged individually.
For more information call 372-7135 (Russian program).
The Department of Romance Languages conducts a year-round study program
in Alcalá de Henares, 20 miles from Madrid, Spain. The curriculum for the program,
which runs for two semesters and the summer term, includes coursework in
Spanish language and literature, as well as in the arts, history and geography of Spain.
All
courses are taught in Spanish and are approved by the respective departments
at BGSU. The teaching faculty is drawn from the staff of the University of Alcalá
de Henares. An American program director resides in Alcalá and supervises
the academic program. The program is open to any qualified student regardless of
major area of study.
The department also offers a graduate study program for students enrolled in the M.A. degree program in Spanish. For high school students, a four-week summer program is offered, as well as a four- or eight-week program for high school teachers.
For more information call 372-8053.
An exchange program exists for sport management and physical education majors with the University of Brighton. This program is usually arranged for the junior and senior years.
For more information call 372-2876 (sport management), 372-6905 (physical education).
The Honors Program sponsors an academic program in England at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich, England. Norwich, one of Britain's major provincial cities, is steeped in tradition and history. It is located less than two hours from London. UEA has a reputation as one of the top universities in the United Kingdom. Students have the opportunity to study for one semester or the entire year. UEA offers excellent academic opportunities in the humanities, social sciences and is especially known for its programs in creative writing and literature, environmental sciences, English and American studies. Students live in dormitories and study with students and faculty from around the world.
For more information call 372-8540 (Honors Program) or email; jfinn@ bgnet.bgsu.edu.
Keele University and BGSU annually exchange up to six students for one semester of full-time study. Students may choose courses at an appropriate level in the departments of their choice, subject to the approval of the chairs of these departments at the host institution. Exchange students will pay tuition at their own institution and be exempted from tuition at the host university. Room and board will be the responsibility of the student.
For further information call 372-0309 (international programs).
Students in the College of Education and Human Development may apply for student teaching in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. While completing the student teaching requirement, students live in an apartment building located on the school premises. All instruction is in English. This program is available during fall and spring semesters.
For further information call 372-7389.
Most elementary, secondary and specialized majors in the College of Education and Human Development are eligible for student teaching in the Montreal area. Instruction will be conducted in English. Student teachers will live with host families. This program is available during fall and spring semesters.
For further information call 372-7389.
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