Students may elect to study individually for a full semester or academic year with any of Shorter's exchange partners and affiliates or during the summer on a program led by Shorter faculty members.

ASIALEARN

Shorter is an affiliate of this educational organization with locations in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand. The AsiaLearn programs provide a true cultural learning experience with a wide variety of disciplines available to students. Students may study for a semester or summer, and AsiaLearn coordinates the travel, housing, transportation, enrollment, and other processes for students. Programs typically include organized excursions to cultural and historical sites. These full immersion programs will enable students to understand and appreciate the Asian culture and its people.

AUSTRALEARN AustraLearn represents approximately 40 universities throughout Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji. While these are English-speaking countries, each offers a unique cultural experience for students. AustraLearn assists students in matching the best university for their needs, and they facilitate the application, transportation, enrollment, and transfer of credit processes. AustraLearn offers a broad array of disciplines in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as a multitude of internship opportunities.

CENTER FOR CROSS-CULTURAL STUDY

This agreement enables students to study at CCCS sites in Seville and Alicante, Spain, as well as Cordoba, Argentina, during the fall, spring and summer terms. A wide variety of liberal arts, language, and culture courses are taught in Spanish for the beginning, intermediate, or advanced Spanish speaker. Students are housed either with a local family or in a dormitory. This arrangement allows for full immersion in the Spanish language. Integrated programs in local universities are also available. Generally, the CCCS programs include excursions to sites of cultural or historic importance.

COUNCIL ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE

Shorter’s newest partnership is with CIEE, an international education organization whose mission is to increase international understanding and trust. To that end, CIEE offers 118 programs in 40 host countries worldwide. Its diversity of disciplines includes liberal arts and humanities, business, sciences and public health, language and culture, architecture and design, studio arts and film, legal studies, internships, service-learning, and many more. CIEE truly offers something for any student with a global interest.

CONSORTIUM FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION

Shorter is a member of this association of U.S. colleges and universities which offers summer language programs in Beijing or Changsha, China, or in Amman, Jordan. Chinese and Arabic are among the most in-demand languages today, and these programs offer intensive language study ranging from four to ten weeks. These programs include excursions to historic and cultural sites and are geared toward beginning language students.

EUROLEARN Shorter University is affiliated with this organization that offers programs in England, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Scotland, and Wales. Students may study for a semester or summer, and EuroLearn coordinates the travel, housing, transportation, enrollment, and other processes for students.

A broad range of disciplines in the liberal arts and sciences is offered to students. The EuroScholars Research Abroad program is also available for high-achieving undergraduate students interested in gaining research experience in their field of study.

INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES

Shorter University is affiliated with this organization in the beautiful Provence region of southern France. IAU offers institutions of liberal arts and sciences in Avignon and in Aix-en-Provence, as well as its own Marchutz School of Art in Aix-en-Provence. Students may attend during the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Students are required to study the French language while at IAU. Housing will be provided with a local French family, enabling students to fully enjoy the traditional French culture.

REGENT'S AMERICAN COLLEGE LONDON

Regent’s American College in London, England, is Shorter’s oldest and most popular international partner. Students may enroll at Regent's College for fall, spring, or summer terms, taking a wide range of liberal arts courses and internships. Set on nearly 500 acres of glorious Regent's Park, the College was 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 by subway train from this peaceful park atmosphere.

SALZBURG COLLEGE

Students may spend one or two semesters of study in Salzburg, Austria, studying a variety of liberal arts and visual/performing arts. Salzburg College is particularly suited for students wanting to further their study of the German language and desiring to live with a host family. Located in the heart of the Old City, the college occupies a 16th century townhouse. The close vicinity of public, education and cultural institutions allows for easy integration of classroom study and onsite experience. Students can also take advantage of travel opportunities across Europe.

STUDY ABROAD ITALY Shorter is an affiliate of this consortium of Italian schools located in Florence, Milan, Rome, and Sicily. SAI offers a wide variety of disciplines in the liberal arts and sciences, languages, design arts, and culinary arts, so there are numerous choices for students with an interest in Italian history and culture.

SAI coordinates the student’s travel, enrollment, housing, and application process and also provides a number of weekend excursions. Students may study during fall, spring, or summer at any of the SAI institutions.

INDEPENDENT STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

Some students may wish to study in universities with which the College has no formal affiliation. The Office of International Studies will assist students in finding the best program to meet their needs. Recently, Shorter students have studied at Universite Montpellier, Montpellier, France; Universidad de la Frontera, Temuco, Chile; University of Oxford, Oxford, England; Universidad de Veritas, San Jose, Costa Rica; and University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel.

ANNUAL SUMMER PROGRAMS

THE AMERICAS PROGRAM

Led by Shorter faculty and staff, this four-week study program takes place in Central or South America and focuses on Spanish language and culture. Past locations have included Mexico, Ecuador, and the Galapagos Islands. The program occurs in May/June and offers 12 hours of credit through travel, classwork, and assigned projects. Classes are held in the spring semester prior to the program, and coursework is submitted in the summer following the program. The costs of all required activities and most meals are included.

THE ASIA PROGRAM Led by Shorter faculty and staff, this four-week study program usually visits China and other southeast Asia countries during May/June. Past locations have included Japan, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Russia, and the Philippines. Students earn 12 credit hours through travel, study, and classroom experiences. Classes are held in the spring semester prior to the program, and coursework is submitted in the summer after the program concludes. The costs of all required activities and most meals are included.

THE EUROPE PROGRAM

Led by Shorter faculty and staff, this is a four-week study program in Europe that occurs in May/June. The program usually visits England and another European country. Past locations have included Scotland, Ireland, France, Italy, Sweden, and Russia. Students earn 12 credit hours through travel, study, and classroom experiences. Classes are held in the spring semester prior to the program, and coursework is submitted in the summer following the program. The costs of all required activities and most meals are included.

THE MIDEAST PROGRAM

Led by Shorter faculty and staff, this is a four-week study program that occurs during May/June and visits locations in the Middle East of religious and historic significance. Past locations have included Israel and Palestine. The program offers 12 hours of credit through travel, classwork, and assigned projects. Classes are held in the spring semester prior to the program, and coursework is submitted in the summer after the program concludes. The costs of all required activities and most meals are included.

CONTACT

For more information about studying abroad, costs, academic requirements, etc., please contact the Office of International Programs at 706-233-7409 or visit ST-213.