Short-term (1-8 weeks) study away experience led by a partner university such as Korea, China, India, and Ireland. Typically, scheduled during the summer term or intersession periods.

Description

Short-Term (summer/semester); typically, scheduled during summer term and intersession periods; experience led by partner university.

• Tuition/Fees: UIS Partner Institution (UIS tuition and fees waived).
• Curriculum created by host university.
• Students study with other university students.
• Financial Aid eligibility depends upon student’s financial aid award.
• Travel scholarships available based on student’s eligibility.
• Travel Arrangements: student’s responsibility.

Benefits

• Travel for shorter period alongside friends and classmates.
• Trips centered around a specific field or topic allowing you to learn while experiencing what you’re learning.
• Great way to create a global network, make new connections and meet diverse individuals and groups.
• Increased fluency in another language and develop a broader cultural perspective and understand of thoughts and opinions.
• An enhanced resume setting you apart from others.

Related Course(s)

• ECCE: Global Experience Program – UNI 480 (credit hour range: 4-18).
• Qualifies for ECCE Engagement Experience, ECCE-Global Awareness (undergrad students only) or general elective for all students.

Requirements/ Prerequisites

• UIS student in good academic standing.
• Host university’s requirements as applicable.
• Out of pocket travel, living, and accommodation expenses.

CURRENT PARTNER-LED SHORT TERM STUDY AWAY OPPORTUNITIES

• Summer at Sungkyunkwan University (South Korea) – Summer 2023
• Maynooth University, Ireland – Summer 2023

How to apply/ register

• Meet with SAP director.
• Complete affiliate application and other forms as applicable.
• Complete SAP application by deadline.