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Botswana
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Gaborone, Botswana
Explore diverse areas throughout southern Africa, design your own independent study project, and study politics, economics, and public health in a university setting.
- Schedule: Spring semester (mid-January–mid-May)
- Who can apply: Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university
- Host institution: University of Botswana (UB) in Gaborone
- Living arrangements: Live with local students in a UB residence hall
- Language requirement: No prerequisites. Except for the required Setswana language courses, all classes are conducted in English.
- Application deadline: Spring 2019 deadline – October 15, 2018
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Brazil
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Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Become a member of Brazilian society by directly enrolling in arts, humanities, and science courses at a local university.
- Schedule: Fall semester (mid-July–mid-December); Spring semester (mid-February–mid-July)
- Who can apply: Only students from the 14 colleges in the ACM consortium
- Host institution: Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF)
- Living arrangements: Rental apartments in Juiz de Fora
- Language requirement: Formal study of a foreign language (particularly Portuguese or another Romance language) and strong motivation to develop an advanced proficiency in Portuguese. All classes are conducted in Portuguese.
- Application deadline: Fall semester 2018 deadline – March 15, 2018; Spring 2019 deadline – October 15, 2018
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Engage in the complexity of contemporary Brazilian society by taking elective courses at a top university and joining social action initiatives in local communities.
- Schedule: Fall semester (late August–December)
- Who can apply: Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university
- Host institution: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)
- Living arrangements: Homestay with a Brazilian host family
- Language requirement: No prerequisites. Except for the required Portuguese language course, all classes are conducted in English.
- Application deadline: Fall 2018 deadline – March 1, 2018
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China
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Shanghai, China
Live in a rapidly expanding global city, take a variety of courses in the social sciences and humanities, and conduct research on a topic related to Chinese society.
- Schedule: Fall semester (early September–mid-December)
- Who can apply: Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university
- Host institution: East China Normal University (ECNU)
- Living arrangements: ECNU residence halls for international students
- Language requirement: No prerequisites. Except for the required Chinese language courses, all classes are conducted in English.
- Application deadline: Fall 2018 deadline – March 15, 2018
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Costa Rica
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San José, Costa Rica
Explore Costa Rica’s beautiful environment, study Spanish language and culture, and volunteer at community sites related to your academic interests.
- Schedule: Fall semester (late August–early December)
- Who can apply: Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university
- Host institution: Optional dual enrollment at the University of Costa Rica (UCR)
- Living arrangements: Homestays with Costa Rican host families
- Language requirement: Second-year college-level coursework in Spanish. All courses are taught in Spanish.
- Application deadline: Fall 2018 deadline – March 15, 2018
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San José & field sites, Costa Rica
Draw from Costa Rica’s rich resources to conduct your own independent field research project in the natural or social sciences, and travel to diverse ecological sites throughout the region.
- Schedule: Spring semester (late January–late May), spring quarter/trimester (early April–mid-June)
- Who can apply: Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university
- Living arrangements: Homestays with Costa Rican host families
- Language requirement: Second-year college-level coursework in Spanish. All courses are taught in Spanish.
- Application deadline: Spring semester 2019 deadline – October 15, 2019; Spring quarter/trimester 2019 deadline – November 15, 2018
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India
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Pune, India
Learn about change and tradition in Indian culture by traveling throughout the region, taking a variety of elective courses, and developing an independent research project.
- Schedule: Fall semester (mid-August–mid-December)
- Who can apply: Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university
- Living arrangements: Homestay with an Indian host family
- Language requirement: No prerequisites. Except for the required Marathi language study, all classes are conducted in English.
- Application deadline: Fall 2018 deadline – March 15, 2018
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Pune & Jaipur, India
Intern with a community organization that aligns with your academic interests and learn about Indian culture by living with a host family.
- Schedule: Spring semester or winter quarter/trimester
- Who can apply: Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university
- Living arrangements: Homestay with an Indian host family
- Language requirement: No prerequisites. Except for the required Hindi language study, all classes are conducted in English.
- Application deadline: Winter/spring 2019 deadline – October 15, 2018
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Italy
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Florence, Italy
Immerse yourself in the art and history of the Renaissance by taking courses and workshops that are integrated with famous historical sites in Italy.
- Schedule: Fall semester (late August-early December)
- Who can apply: Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university
- Living arrangements: Homestay with an Italian host family
- Language requirement: Except for the required Italian language course, all courses are taught in English.
- Application deadline: Fall 2018 deadline – March 15, 2018
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London, U.K. & Florence, Italy
Explore art, architecture, theatre, and literature in two of the world’s most exciting cultural capitals, and explore other regions in Europe during a week of independent travel.
- Schedule: 15- to 18-week spring semester or 10-week winter quarter/trimester
- Who can apply: Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university
- Living arrangements: Students live together in residential flats in London and in homestays with Italian host families in Florence.
- Language requirement: No prerequisites. Except for the required Italian language course, all classes are conducted in English.
- Application deadline: Winter/spring 2019 deadline – October 15, 2018
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Japan
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Tokyo, Japan
Become an international citizen as you explore Japanese culture, build your language skills, and experience daily life in the traditional yet dynamic city of Tokyo.
- Schedule: Fall/spring semesters or full academic year
- Who can apply: Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university
- Host institution: Waseda University
- Living arrangements: Homestay with a Japanese host family
- Language requirement: One semester/term, or the equivalent, of Japanese language study prior to departure. Except for the required Japanese language course, all classes are conducted in English.
- Application deadline: 2018-19 academic year deadline – January 3, 2018
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Jordan
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Amman, Jordan
Gain greater perspective on the Middle East through independent research and elective courses related to politics, economics, international relations, religion, and culture.
- Schedule: Fall semester (late August–mid-December)
- Who can apply: Only students from the 14 colleges in the ACM consortium
- Host institution: AMIDEAST, a leading non-profit organization in international education
- Living arrangements: Homestay with a Jordanian host family
- Language requirement: No prerequisites. Except for the required Arabic language courses, all classes are conducted in English.
- Application deadline: Fall 2018 deadline – March 15, 2018
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The Netherlands
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Fall into the daily rhythm of Dutch culture! Take elective courses across a wide range of disciplines and research a topic in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences.
- Schedule: Fall semester (late August–early December)
- Who can apply: Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university
- Host institution: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)
- Living arrangements: Student apartments near the VU Amsterdam campus
- Language requirement: No prerequisites. Except for the optional Dutch language course, all classes are conducted in English.
- Application deadline: Fall 2018 deadline – March 1, 2018
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Tanzania
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Arusha, Tanzania
Venture to eastern Africa, where you'll explore some of the world’s most famous ecological and paleoanthropological sites and complete a special project in your area of interest.
- Schedule: Fall semester (late August–mid-December)
- Who can apply: Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university
- Host institution: MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (TCDC) and Nyayo Discovery
- Living arrangements: Homestay with a Tanzanian host family
- Language requirement: No prerequisites. Except for Swahili language courses, all classes are conducted in English.
- Application deadline: Fall 2018 deadline – March 15, 2018
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United Kingdom
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London, U.K. & Florence, Italy
Explore art, architecture, theatre, and literature in two of the world’s most exciting cultural capitals, and explore other regions in Europe during a week of independent travel.
- Schedule: 15- to 18-week spring semester or 10-week winter quarter/trimester
- Who can apply: Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university
- Living arrangements: Students live together in residential flats in London and in homestays with Italian host families in Florence.
- Language requirement: No prerequisites. Except for the required Italian language course, all classes are conducted in English.
- Application deadline: Winter/spring 2019 deadline – October 15, 2018
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United States
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Chicago, Illinois
Gain hands-on internship experience in a major US city! Enroll in seminar-style courses, explore different neighborhoods, and conduct independent research within an urban context.
- Schedule: Fall semester, spring semester, spring quarter/trimester
- Who can apply: Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university
- Living arrangements: Suite-style student housing
- Language requirement: No prerequisites
- Application deadline: Fall 2018 deadline – March 15, 2018; Spring semester 2019 deadline – October 31, 2018; Spring quarter/trimester 2019 deadline – November 15, 2018;
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Chicago, Illinois
Take an in-depth seminar with other student scholars at a renowned humanities library. Gain access to rare primary resources as you complete a substantial independent research project.
- Schedule: Fall semester (early September–mid-December)
- Who can apply: Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university
- Living arrangements: Furnished apartments in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood
- Language requirement: No prerequisites
- Application deadline: Fall 2018 deadline – March 15, 2018
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Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Conduct real-world laboratory science research in your area of academic interest and work alongside career scientists at the prestigious Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
- Schedule: Fall semester (late August–mid-December)
- Who can apply: Undergraduates from any four-year US college or university
- Host institution: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Living arrangements: Apartment complex in the Oak Ridge area
- Language requirement: No prerequisites
- Application deadline: Fall 2018 deadline – March 1, 2018
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