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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

Ireland

One may apply directly or through IFSA. Fall semester options are the National University of Ireland Galway, University College Dublin, University College Cork, Trinity College Dublin (pre-session required). A brief summary of the Irish academic system and how it differs from that of the US.

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Budapest: Budapest Semesters in Mathematics

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Math and computer science plus Hungarian language. Provides excellent background in Math. Less cultural connection due to academic demands.

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Mathematics: European mathematics tradition.

Athens: CYA - Study Abroad in Greece

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Courses in classical, medieval and modern Greek and Mediterranean society. Academic excursions throughout Greece. An attractive, walkable city with many layers of history and urban energy. Easy access to the Aegean islands and many outdoor activities, especially in the warmer and sunnier Fall semester. CYA scholarships are available.

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Art History: Classical and Byzantine Art and Architecture

CMS: Track in Ancient Greek Civilization; Ancient Greek and Advanced Latin.

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.

Brighton: University of Sussex

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Modern campus; short train ride to Brighton, small, cosmopolitan city on the south coast. One hour to London. Art history, English. Total enr: 13,000; number of Americans: 250.
Consult the Course Catalog. Course selection: Spring: 60 credits; year: 120 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 4 courses = Bates 100 level; Levels 5,6 = Bates 200 level and above.

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Women and Gender Studies Interdisciplinary WGST courses based at Center for Gender Studies.

St. Andrews: IFSA - University of St. Andrews

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Excellent academics, remote within Scotland, small university and town; quaint; semester calendar. 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: 5,500; number of Americans: 500.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester--60 credits; Year--120 credits; at least 3 courses per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. "Module" = US course. Level 1000 = Bates 100 level; Level 2000 and Honours = Bates 200 level and above.

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Geology Many opportunities for local field work on the east coast of Scotland.

St. Andrews: University of St. Andrews

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Excellent academics; a medium-sized university in a historic cathedral town of 21,000. Beautiful coastal location. 25 minutes from Dundee and 2 hours to Edinburgh by bus. 3.2 GPA required. Total enrolment: 10,000; number of Americans: 1750.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester--60 credits; Year--120 credits; at least 3 courses per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. "Module" = US course. Level 1000 = Bates 100 level; Level 2000 and Honours = Bates 200 level and above.

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Geology Many opportunities for local field work on the east coast of Scotland.

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