STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

	Dr. Robert Wallace International Programs Director Office: Sheffield-Thompson 213, Bailor Suite Phone: 706-233-7473 Email: rwallace@shorter.edu
	Laura McRaney Assistant Director of International Programs Office: Sheffield-Thompson 213, Bailor Suite Phone: 706-233-7409 Email: lmcraney@shorter.edu

Message from the Director

Why should a Shorter student study abroad? Excerpts from reports sent to me by students provide excellent answers to this question:

• "I learned to adapt to and gain an understanding of different cultures and regions."
• "The experience stretched me in terms of living and thriving as an individual in a strange environment."
• "The coursework was often challenging and intimidating--but I could handle it."
• "I've learned that I can function on my own in a foreign country and that gives me confidence and freedom that I couldn't have gained any other way. I recommend it to all our students."

If these comments aren't convincing enough, please contact me, and I'll tell you more!

Dr. Robert Wallace

Be a Global Citizen

At Shorter College, we develop global citizens by promoting intercultural understanding and encouraging students to study, work, and live abroad.

Shorter College's Office of International Programs offers study abroad opportunities for students and research/teaching opportunities for Shorter College faculty members throughout a variety of college and university campuses around the world.

Exchange agreements have been established with a growing number of colleges and universities throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America. The Study Abroad Overview describes all of Shorter's current exchange partners and affiliates for those students interested in studying abroad for a semester or a full academic year.

The Office of International Programs has also assisted students in connecting with study abroad opportunities in non-partner programs in Spain, Ireland, France, Taiwan, Costa Rica, Chile, and the Dominican Republic. New programs are continuing to be added as new international study opportunities become available.

Most programs are taught in English, while others offer courses in the host language. The Office of International Programs can help students select the program best suited to their interests and needs.

Faculty-led Programs Available for 2009

	SPRING BREAK IN LONDON March 6-15, 2009 Led by Ms. Nancy Mount and Dr. Robert Wallace, this program will complement the International Marketing course taught in spring 2009. Students will receive instruction at Regent’s College, visit the London financial district, and interact with local business leaders. Application is due October 15, 2008.
	AMERICAS PROGRAM June 5-July 1, 2009 Led by Dr. Robert Turner and Mr. John Kwist, students will explore Quito, Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, and coastal villages, focusing on literature and culture. Highlights will include historic sites, volcanoes, and whale-watching. No prior Spanish is required. Students may earn 12 hours’ credit. Click here to read the online journal>
	ASIA PROGRAM May 23-June 21, 2009 Led by Dr. Fred Tarrant and Dr. Terry Morris, students will visit China, Thailand, and Cambodia, exploring the Great Wall of China, the “killing fields” at Phnom Penh, historic Angkor Wat, and the floating markets of Thailand. Students will examine the political contexts and economic disparities in the three countries. Students may earn 12 hours’ credit. Application deadline is December 1, 2008.
	EUROPE PROGRAM May 11-June 9, 2009 Led by Dr. Ben McFry, this program will focus on Eastern Europe and emphasize the study of the Holocaust through visits to Berlin, Prague, Auschwitz, and Warsaw. These cities were central in Holocaust events and continue to educate visitors through memorials, museums, and historical sites. Students may earn 12 hours’ credit. Application deadline is December 1, 2008.
	MIDEAST PROGRAM May 11-June 12, 2009 Led by Dr. Alan Hix and Dr. James Scarry, students will travel to Israel to excavate the site of Kursi on the eastern edge of the Sea of Galilee, as well as visit sites of religious and historic significance to Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Students may earn 12 hours’ credit. Application deadline is December 1, 2008. Read more>

Faculty-led Programs for 2010

The AMERICAS Program—Robert Turner / Matt Waters— Ecuador, Brazil & Argentina

Course Opportunities:  Spanish & Biology

Students will have classes in Spanish language and culture and Biology.  They will have the chance to visit a bioresearch station in an Amazonian rainforest and witness the biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands.

The EUROPE Program—Nancy Mount / Kathi Vosevich— England & Ireland

Course Opportunities:  Business & English

In addition to traditional sites of importance in the British Isles, students will attend Shakespeare performances in Stratford and London, travel to Arthur’s castle in Tintagel, and visit professional agencies to discover the global challenges in advertising.

The MIDEAST Program—Alan Hix / Ben McFry— Turkey & Greece

Course Opportunities:  Religion & Literature

Students will study Greek, Roman, and Ottoman literature as well as the early Christian church, the missionary journeys of Paul, and the churches of Revelation.

How to Participate in Study Abroad Programs

Students and faculty members in all degree programs at Shorter College are eligible to participate in international programs.

Step 1: Plan ahead. Contact Dr. Robert Wallace, Director of International Programs, or Laura McRaney, Assistant Director of International Programs, in Sheffield-Thompson 213, by phone, or by email. See contact information above. Step 2: Decide with Dr. Wallace and Ms. McRaney upon a program that is appropriate for your interests and area of study.

Step 3: Assess costs and financial aid assistance. In some cases, the cost of studying abroad is no greater than the cost of a regular semester at Shorter.

Students who choose to study abroad in either the fall or the spring semester may apply their institutional scholarships and state/federal aid toward the costs of study abroad. Students who are Georgia residents can apply the summer portion of the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant and HOPE scholarship (if eligible) for summer study abroad experiences. While institutional scholarships cannot be applied toward summer study abroad, some scholarship funds are available.

Individual Study Abroad Programs

• Asia
• Australia
• Europe
• Middle East
• South America
• Other Opportunities

Application deadlines for individual study abroad:

Spring = October 15
Summer and Fall = March 15