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Smaller university in a college town, good for ES and Music. Lots of outdoors activities. Earning a 3.0 gpa is a challenge without serious attention to coursework. Cooler setting. Paper = US course. Arcadia program costs $5,000+ extra (not addressed by Bates financial aid). Many students have positive evaluations of Arcadia services: pre-departure info; on-site orientation; day and weekend excursions; on-site support staff. Total enr: 20,000; # of Americans: 700 Search for courses (“papers”). Course selection: 72 points per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. 100-level courses = Bates 100 level; 200-300 level courses = Bates 200 level and above. Paper = US course.

Earning a 3.0 gpa is a challenge without serious attention to courseworkSearch for courses (“papers”). Course selection: 72 points per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. 100-level courses = Bates 100 level; 200-300 level courses = Bates 200 level and above. Paper = US course.

Smaller city and university with a park-like campus; highly ranked geology & philosophy departments; Forestry School; lots of outdoor activities. Arcadia program costs $5,000+ extra (not addressed by Bates financial aid). Many students have positive evaluations of Arcadia services: pre-departure info; on-site orientation; day and weekend excursions; on-site support staff. Total enrollment: 13,000; # of Americans: 300Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: 60 points per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. 100-level courses = Bates 100 level; 200-300 level courses = Bates 200 level and above.

Smaller city and university with a park-like campus; highly ranked geology and philosophy departments; Forestry School; lots of outdoor activities. City still struggling to recover from 2010 earthquake. Early app required for on-campus housing. Total enr.: 15,000; # of Americans: 300. Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: 60 points and .50 EFTS per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. 100-level courses = Bates 100 level; 200-300 level courses = Bates 200 level and above.

Attractive campus in center of largest city, housing limited. Geology. More diverse & cosmopolitan; warmer. Arcadia program costs $5,000+ extra (not addressed by Bates financial aid). Many students have positive evaluations of Arcadia services: pre-departure info; on-site orientation; day and weekend excursions; on-site support staff. Total enr.: 35,000; # of Americans: 400Course catalog. Course selection: 60 points per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. Stage 1 = Bates 100 level; Stages 2,3 = 200 level and above.

Attractive campus in center of largest city; highly ranked geology; housing is limited. Diverse & cosmopolitan city with many urban attractions; warmer. Total enrollment: 40,000; # of Americans: 400. Course catalog. Course selection: 60 points per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. Stage 1 = Bates 100 level; Stages 2,3 = 200 level and above.

Rainforest management and restoration in the Wet Tropics rainforests of Far North Queensland. Research project, remote. Prior biology courses required.

Best for Bio and ES students. Near small city and coast. Access to Great Barrier Reef. IFSA program costs $5,000+ 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: 11,000; number of Americans: 400Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: 12 units per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. All courses that may be taken at the first year level count as first year courses. Subject = US course. Level 1 = Bates 100 level; Levels 2, 3 = 200 level and above.

Best for Science and ES majors. Located outside Townsville, a regional city on the coast. Hot, tropical setting that provides access to Great Barrier Reef.  Courses with significant field work. Housing in residential colleges. Early app required to get good housing choice. Total enrollment: 17,000; # of Americans: 400. Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: 12 units per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. All courses that may be taken at the first year level count as first year courses. Subject = US course. Level 1 = Bates 100 level; Levels 2, 3 = 200 level and above.

Large urban setting; Bates approves regular semester only (not Early Start/Early Depart). IFSA program costs $5,000+ 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: 50,000; # of Americans: 640Search the course catalog. Unit = US course. “Sport and Learning in Australian Culture” is considered as a 100-level course. Course selection: 24 points per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level.

Quality university, beautiful site on water, easy access to outdoor activities, dynamic city. Residential colleges best housing option. Total enr.: 21,000; # of Americans: 140.Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Unit = US course. 24 points per semester. At least half the course load above the first year level. Level 1 = Bates 100 level; Levels 2,3 = 200 level and above.

Two sites on Tasmania Island, with Hobart more attractive. Smaller university; Aboriginal Studies; Marine and Antarctic Studies. Hobart is a smaller city in an attractive natural setting; many outdoors options in Tasmania’s national parks. Lower cost option. Housing in Residential Colleges. Total enrollment: 15,000; # of Americans: 120.Search the Course (Unit) catalog. Course selection: Unit = US course. 50 points per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 1 = Bates 100 level; Levels 2,3 = 200 level and above.

Large university in attractive, tropical, suburban site. One hour from coast. On-campus housing difficult to obtain. Lots of American students. 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: 38,000; # of Americans: 800Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: 8 units per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 1 = Bates 100 level; Levels 2, 3 = 200 level and above.

Large university in attractive, tropical, suburban site. One hour from coast and beaches. On-campus housing in residential colleges and a new on campus housing option; need to apply early. Total enr.: 54,000; # of Americans: 75.Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: 8 units per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 1 = Bates 100 level; Levels 2, 3 = 200 level and above. Courses with significant fieldwork

Sponsored by American University; program consists of: two seminars; internship; appropriate AU course. No credit for on-line courses. Expensive program.

Ocean and coastal studies program that integrates marine ecology, oceanography, history, literature, and policy. Immersive academic experience combined with community-focused living. Based out of the Mystic Seaport Museum where students live and learn maritime skills. Travel components include: 10-day sailing trip and two field seminars to various locations such as the Gulf Coast and Pacific Coast. Introduction to a series of maritime skills. Excellent academics & peer group; 10-day sailing trip; Gulf of Mexico and Pacific Coast field seminars. Fall semester weather preferable for outdoor activities and labs. Williams-Mystic scholarships are available.Course selection: all students take 4 courses; all students take literature, history, policy, and one of two science courses (marine ecology or oceanographic processes).

One of the premier historic black colleges for women, adjacent to Morehouse, in dynamic large city. Fall Orientation enriches experience. Limited to Juniors; Early application required. Total enrollment: 2000.

One of the premier historic black colleges for men, adjacent to Spelman, in dynamic large city. Fall Orientation enriches experience. Early application required. Total enrollment: 3,000

Multiculturalism and Human Rights; independent study project or internship. Modern Standard Arabic course with a shorter period devoted to colloquial Moroccan Arabic. Knowledge of French useful. Academic excursions throughout Morocco. Rural home stay in Atlas mountains. Cosmopolitan setting in a diverse country. Students are encouraged to apply for SIT scholarships.

Political and Social Change in Jordan and the immediate region; Modern Standard Arabic with a colloquial Jordanian Arabic component; independent study project or Internship. Five day home stay in Bedouin community. Excursions within Jordan and to Istanbul. Students are encouraged to apply for SIT scholarships.