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Based at National Chengchi University in a suburb of Taipei (a cosmopolitan city of 6 million). Internship option. Temperate winter climate without the air pollution concerns of the mainland. Students are encouraged to apply for CIEE scholarships.

The history, culture, and anti-oppression struggles of the peoples of Central America, with a focus on Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Nicaragua. Indigenous cosmovisions, the role of religion in social change, legacies of armed struggle, community organizing and engagement, and the impact of globalization and immigration. Diverse approaches to environmental conservation, sustainability, economic issues, and social justice; topics include liberation theology, eco-theology and indigenous peoples.

Large world-class university in cosmopolitan city. Apply as a visiting student. Total enrollment: 56,000.

Required Arabic language course. North African studies courses in English. Opportunity to take courses in French offered by IES program courses and at Université Mohammed V.

Focus on attempts to balance biodiversity, development, and human needs. Directed research project. based in Siem Reap; adjacent to Angkor and Phonm Kulen National Park.

Focus on the Balkans Wars of the 1990s and subsequent post-conflict challenges of new state formation and peace building. Significant academic excursions to Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo. Interested students should speak with Professor Browne (European Studies). Students are encouraged to apply for SIT scholarships.

Modernization, Social Change, Development Studies. Coursework predominantly in English. Advanced French language course (focus on Development Studies vocabulary and themes). Academic excursions within Cameroon. Independent study project or Internship.

Opportunity to take Italian and area studies courses in English, with rapidly-increasing instruction in Italian. Bates requires the home stay. Excellent program for students serious about learning Italian.

For Theater and Dance majors. Performance workshop incl. dance and acting; performance analysis; field study placement. Students attend at least three performances a week. Housing at 92nd St Y. Expensive program.

A less central London option; easier admission; campus setting in culturally-diverse area of East London (close to site of 2012 Olympics). 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. Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester–4 credits; Year–8 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 4 = Bates 100 level; Levels 5,6 = Bates 200 and above. “Module”= US course. Study Abroad students are “Associates.”

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.

New DIS program in Stockholm. Programs in: Gender and Sexuality Studies; Medical Practice and Policy; Psychology. Fewer elective courses than in Copenhagen. 3.0 gpa required. Program study tours. Swedish language required. Bates requires the home stay or the studentboende. Smaller study abroad setting than DIS Copenhagen. Students are encouraged to apply for DIS scholarships.

Development and social change; particular focus on ethnicity and gender. Extensive excursions throughout Vietnam including to Hanoi and the Mekong Delta. Independent study project or internship. Vietnamese language. Students are encouraged to apply for SIT scholarships.

Focus on the impact of climate change on Arctic ecosystems and human communities. Based in Ísafjörður, the capital of the Westfjords region. Academic excursions within Iceland and to Finland. Independent research project in Arctic climate protection. Previous coursework in ES, Geology, Chemistry or Biology required. Students are encouraged to apply for SIT scholarships.

Arts and Sciences at the University of Botswana. Setswana language; language and culture practicum, 4 university courses. Internship option or Directed Independent Research. English language university. Late July-Dec; Jan-May calendar. Smaller urban setting in southern Africa. Students are encouraged to apply for CIEE scholarships.

Based at Wadham College; tutorial system. 3.7 minimum gpa for application. February 1 application deadline. Bates students receive $6000 tuition discount.

Highly regarded university; campus atmosphere; attractive, smaller city near the south coast. Fewer Americans. Total enr: 18,500. Consult the course catalog. Course selection: Spring — 60 credits; Year — 120 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level.

Health and humanitarian policies with regard to refugee populations. Arabic language with component on colloquial Jordanian Arabic. Excursions within Jordan and to Istanbul. Home stay in Bedouin community. Independent study project or Internship. Students are encouraged to apply for SIT scholarships.

School of International Liberal Studies at Waseda University. 6 credits of Japanese language; 3 English-language electives in Japanese and Asian Studies. Full year students participate in a 4-6 week “Cultural Internship.” Opportunity to participate in Waseda University student clubs and activities. Full year: mid-September to late-July; Spring: mid-March to late-July. Early application.