THE AMERICAS PROGRAM

This is a three to four week program and is located in several sites in Central and South America. The program begins immediately after graduation in May and includes visits to two countries in the Americas. Students generally receive twelve hours of credit for the program.

THE EUROPE PROGRAM

This is a four-week study program in Europe that begins immediately after graduation in May. The program is based in England for three weeks and then another country (usually Scotland, Ireland, France, or Sweden) for the fourth week. Students earn 12 semester credit hours through travel, study, and classroom experiences. Classes are held in the Spring semester prior to the program, and research papers are due in the summer following the program. Students are housed in college dormitories at Regent's College, and the costs of all required activities and most meals are included.

Past academic areas for THE EUROPE PROGRAM have included Theatre Appreciation, Comparative Economics, Cathedral Music, Children's Literature, Biodiversity, and British and Irish Literature.

THE ASIA PROGRAM

This is a five-week study program in China and at least one other Asian country (usually Japan, the Russian Far East, Vietnam or Thailand). Students earn 12 semester credit hours through travel, study, and classroom experiences and assist in the teaching of English as a second language. Classes are held in the Spring semester prior to the program, and coursework is submitted in the summer after the program concludes. Students are housed in international student dormitories at one of the universities, and the costs of all required activities and most meals are included.

HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Shorter has an agreement allowing for one student per semester to study at this University. Students applying must be at least a sophomore with a 3.0 GPA and be in good standing. Courses are taught in English and will fit in a core or major curriculum. Located in the heart of Kowloon, the university is comprised of three campuses, each easily accessible from all parts of Hong Kong with only a ten-minute walk from mass transit. HKBU offers students quality higher education in a modern, fully equipped, highly technological environment.

SALZBURG COLLEGE, AUSTRIA

One or two semesters of study in Salzburg, Austria are available to students of any major, sophomore level and above, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Salzburg College is particularly suited for students wanting to further their study of the German language. Located in the heart of the Old City, the college occupies a sixteenth century town house, situated in a small square and flanked by a historic city gate and one of Salzburg's famous Baroque churches. The close vicinity of public, education and cultural institutions allows for easy integration of classroom study and on-site experience. Students can also take advantage of travel opportunities across Europe.

BRITISH AMERICAN COLLEGE LONDON AT REGENT'S COLLEGE

Students may enroll at Regent's College through Shorter for fall, spring, or summer terms, taking a wide range of courses, including internships. A schedule of classes offered is available so students can make plans well in advance.

Set in nearly 500 acres of glorious Regent's Park, the College was built early in the century and completed in 1913. The immediate surroundings include lakes, Regent's Canal, the London Zoo, and some of the finest Georgian architecture in Britain. The vast resources of London can be found only fifteen minutes away from this peaceful park atmosphere.

YUST

YUST welcomes students from Shorter College who wish to study at the university and to assist in teaching English courses. Shorter graduates are invited to spend a year teaching at YUST. Please contact Betty Zane Morris at Ext. 7270 for more information.

AUSTRALEARN

AustraLearn, an organization based in Colorado, represents more than twenty universities in Australia and New Zealand. AustraLearn assists our students in finding the best match of university for their needs, and they facilitate the application, transportation, enrollment, and transfer of credit processes. Many internships in various disciplines are available. One of the Australian or New Zealand universities is a good choice for those who wish to explore the world "down under".

KANSAI GAIDAI UNIVERSITY, JAPAN

Shorter has recently signed an affiliation agreement with this university. The new campus in Nakamiya is located halfway between Osaka, Japan's second largest metropolis, and Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. Both are easily accessible by train within an hour. The purpose of this exchange program is to promote international friendship and world peace by stimulating and supporting intercultural activities and projects between students from the U.S. and Japan. Each institution will accept students from the other for a semester or a year according to guidelines stated in the agreement.

MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY, THAILAND

This is one of our most popular student exchange opportunities. Mahidol University International College offers students the opportunity to study in Thailand. The university is located near Bangkok with very modern facilities and good housing options.

THE CENTER FOR CROSS-CULTURAL STUDY, SEVILLE, SPAIN AND CORDOBA, ARGENTINA

This agreement allows students to study at CCCS sites in Seville and Cordoba during the fall, spring and summer terms. Most courses are taught in Spanish, and students are housed either with a Spanish or Argentinean family or in a dormitory. This arrangement allows for full immersion in the Spanish language.

THE UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING, STIRLING SCOTLAND

Shorter College students may study at this university during the fall, spring or summer terms. The University of Stirling is an international institution, providing opportunities for students of all backgrounds to learn in a variety of disciplines. Over seventy nationalities are represented at the university, set on 360 acres on the outskirts of the city of Stirling.

UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, NAIROBI, KENYA

The agreement with USIU allows Shorter College students to study in an English language program in the beautiful country of Kenya. Courses are available in both common core areas and in a number of major disciplines.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

INDEPENDENT STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

Many students wish to study in universities with which the College has no formal affiliation. The Office of International Studies assists students in their search for the best program for their needs and, in most cases, are able to locate universities that meet their criteria. Students have most recently studied at Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain; Universite Catholique de L'Ouest, Angers, France; International University Studies, Seville, Spain; Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra, Dominican Republic; and Universite Montpellier, Montpellier, France.

STUDENT MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

The Office of Campus Ministry often coordinates ministry opportunities for students in such countries as Poland and North Africa. Interested students should contact David Roland in the Campus Ministries Office.

CONSORTIUM FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION CGE

This is an association of Southern Baptist Colleges and universities and schools abroad. Students and faculty have opportunities of study and mission involvement through CGE member programs.

NORTHWEST GEORGIA CRESCENT ALLIANCE

This is a group of Northwest Georgia colleges who seek cooperation and interaction with other member schools in study abroad programs. The member schools whose programs are open to Shorter students are: Berry College, Shorter College, Georgia Highlands College, Dalton State College, Reinhardt College, and Kennesaw State University.