Europe

At Irkutsk State University, for advanced independent students, Siberian Studies, internships. Fewer Americans. Access to Lake Baikal and outdoor activities.

Central and East European and Jewish studies at Jagiellonian University. Opportunity for a non-credit internship at the Galician Jewish Museum. Small, historic city; close to outdoor activities. Excursions to Auschwitz and to Budapest or Prague. Polish language course required. Lower cost. Students are encouraged to apply for API scholarships.

The world's northernmost institution of higher education. Arctic geology, geophysics and biology at 78 degrees north; remote, cold, Arctic island. Total enrollment: 150; number of Americans: 2

International perspectives on sexuality and gender; 2 week academic excursion to Morocco. Dutch language; prior coursework in sexuality/gender studies required. Independent Study project may include a field work practicum. Advanced theory course open to qualified students. Students are encouraged to apply for SIT scholarships.

Core course in Italian cultural history with academic excursion to Sicily; strong art history courses; language partners with Italian students. Smaller program; Fewer tourists, historic town close to Florence, yet removed from its 4,000 American study abroad students per semester. CET scholarships are available.

Excellent program in very central location, good variety of courses with own faculty and visiting professors from Trinity. Expensive program, even with discount for Bates students. Bates financial aid will cover up to the cost of a Bates semester, a higher than Bates cost is not covered.