Short-term programs are a great way to get your first international experience. These are 10-day Spring Break programs or summer programs of several weeks, led by ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ professors. Current and planned programs of interest to language students include: Learn More
To immerse yourself more fully in a country and its language, we highly recommend that you spend a semester abroad. The Bishop Pilla program in Italian Studies offers its semester-length JCU in Rome program every fall. Three exchange programs in Japan are also available for semester-length or full-year study abroad: Sophia University in Tokyo, Nanzan University in Nagoya, or Kansai-Gaidai University near Osaka. There are additional semester-length opportunities available for every language that we teach at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥. A full list of semester-length programs is available through the Center for Global Education.
Our department offers several scholarships for study abroad: The Fabien Scholarship supports study abroad for minors in German or majors in French or Spanish, while the Miller Scholarship in Classical Archaeology funds up to two classics students’ participation in a summer archaeological field school. Consult the resources listed on JCU’s scholarships and fellowships page to find other sources of support for international experiences.
To plan your study abroad, first talk with your academic advisor and your language professor. Then make an appointment with the Center for Global Education to explore the possibilities. You may also be interested in the immersion experiences offered by Campus Ministry. Many immersion trips, whether inside the U.S. or in other countries, offer opportunities to further develop your language skills.