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.