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London: King's College through IFSA

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Excellent location in central London, highly ranked, urban campus. Minimum 3.3 gpa; Expensive city. IFSA program costs $8,000+ extra (not addressed by Bates financial aid). Many students have positive evaluations of IFSA services: pre-departure info; on-site orientation; day and weekend excursions; on-site support staff. IFSA's Community and Culture program encourages engagement while abroad and reflection upon the abroad experience. Total enrollment: 23,000; number of Americans: 200.
Search the Course Catalog. "Module" = US "course." Course selection: Semester--60 credits; Year--120 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 4 = 1st year; Level 5 = 2nd year; Level 6 = 3rd year.

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Film Studies: Integrated Film Studies program with more theory than practice.

Music: Full-year Music students who study full-time solely in the department can take individual vocal or instrumental lessons at the Royal Academy of Music.

Pre-Medical Studies: Courses and clinical attachment in the School of Medicine; full-year students engage in a clinical research project.

Jerusalem: Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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Historic, multicultural city where religious diversity and tensions are visible. Prestigious university with a wide range of courses in English including religious studies, , psychology, dance and Arabic. More American students than at other Israeli universities. Total enrollment: 40,000

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Dance: Joint program with Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance.

Religious Studies: focus on Judaism and Christianity in late Antiquity.

Studio Art: Opportunities at the Belazel Academy of Arts and Design

Music: Both history and performance courses at Jerusalem Academy of Music

Milan: IES - Italy Today

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Commercial city in the north; fewer Americans and tourists. Courses in Italian and European culture and society; opportunities to take: music electives or to create a music curriculum; intensive Italian. Housing in home stay or in apartments with other Americans and an Italian roommate. Students are encouraged to apply for IES scholarships.

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Music Voice and instrumental; ensemble and individual instruction. Connected to the Conservatory.

Cork: IFSA - University College Cork

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Medium size, student-centered city. Archaeology, music. IFSA program costs $7,000 extra (not addressed by Bates financial aid). Many students have positive evaluations of IFSA services: pre-departure info; on-site orientation; day and weekend excursions; on-site support staff. Total enrollment: 15,000; number of Americans: 600.
Search for courses. Course selection: "Module" = US course. 30 ECTS per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. No credit for courses exclusively for visiting students. Level 1 = Bates 100 level; Levels 2,3 = Bates 200 level and above.

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Archaeology: Irish and general archaeology

Music: Wide ranging music curriculum, including traditional Irish music

Cork: University College Cork

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Medium size city; center of traditional Irish culture. Archaeology, Music, Irish studies. Early Start Semester Programme optional (3 week program which starts in mid-August); many students have positive evaluations of the Programme's academic quality and cultural orientation; can be transferred to Bates as a summer school credit. Total enr: 17,000; number of Americans: 600.
Search for courses. Course selection: "Module" = US course. 30 ECTS per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. No credit for courses exclusively for visiting students. Level 1 = Bates 100 level; Levels 2,3 = Bates 200 level and above.

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Archaeology: Irish and general archaeology

Music: Wide ranging music curriculum, including traditional Irish music

York: University of York

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Modern campus, adjacent to historic cathedral town. Archaeology, Medieval studies, Music; not for English or Art History majors. Total enrollment: 12,000; number of Americans: 220.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Spring: 80 credits; Full year: 120 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. "Module" = US course.

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Archaeology: Top-rated program in the UK; most courses open to study abroad students

Music: Can join Music Department ensembles and take private lessons.

London: King's College

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Excellent location in center of London. English, Pre-Med, Film, Classics. Best for independent student who needs little on-site assistance. Expensive city. 3.3 gpa required. housing in varied locations; Total enrollment: 23,000; number of Americans: 200.
Search the Course Catalog. "Module" = US "course." Course selection: Semester--60 credits; Year--120 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 4 = 1st year; Level 5 = 2nd year; Level 6 = 3rd year.

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Film Studies: Integrated Film Studies program with more theory than practice.

Music: Full-year Music students who study full-time solely in the department can take individual vocal or instrumental lessons at the Royal Academy of Music.

Pre-Medical Studies: Courses and clinical attachment in the School of Medicine; full-year students engage in a clinical research project.

Paris: CUPA Paris Universities and Institutes

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Excellent program, popular, best for more independent students, lots of Paris contacts; limited number of program courses; university courses at multiple universities and institutes. University courses can be a challenging experience. Orientation in Paris. Early application. Language pledge.

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AVC Art History: Art History at various Paris institutions
Dance: opportunities at several studios in Paris
Music: opportunities for Music majors at Parisian conservatories or private instruction

Copenhagen: DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia

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Varied course selection, including architecture, clinical biology, child development, European studies, public health, environmental studies. Core courses in Business, Communication, Management, Entrepreneurship not approved. Program study tours. Must take Danish language. 3.0 gpa required for admission. No credit for optional study tours. Students are encouraged to apply for DIS scholarships.
Two housing options: Homestay and Kollegium with Shared Kitchen. Homestay is the best ways to meet Danes. Bates approves only the Kollegium with Shared Kitchen option (not the private kitchen or apartment options). Commutes to housing can be more than 1 hour each way.
Large program with many Bates students; students seeking greater distance from Bates may wish to consider universities in the UK and Ireland, Maastricht University in The Netherlands, or programs such as the IES program in Amsterdam, or the College Year in Athens program.

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AVC Pre-Arch: Core courses in: architecture; interior architecture; urban design. Previous coursework in Studio Art/Art History and Drawing required.

Psychology & Child Development: Positive Psychology; Child Diversity and Development.

Music: Composition and Performance at Royal Danish Academy; admission difficult.

Economics Opportunity to receive 300 or 200-level credit

Neuroscience: Psychopharmacology.

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