Austria
Mayrhofen
Increase your German proficiency and fulfill foreign language requirements while enjoying the beautiful town of Mayrhofen. Offered Summer semester. For more study abroad opportunities in German-speaking countries, see the German Home Page at Virginia Wesleyan College.
Germany
Goethe Institute
Learn the German language and experience the German culture directly. The Goethe-Institute offers you a wide variety of courses in 12 very different cities and regions throughout Germany. Offered Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
Humboldt University
Virginia Wesleyan College has a direct exchange program with the Humboldt University in Berlin. We send an advanced student of German there for a semester (or two!), and they send one here to study! Visit Humboldt's Web site (http://www.hu-berlin.de/index_html-en?) to learn more.
Mexico
Universidad Madero (UMAD)
Puebla is a metropolis of more than one million people and is the commercial center and capital of the state with the same name. VWC students are encouraged to explore this remarkable city, its people and its culture. To learn more about the Universidad of Madero (UMAD) visit its Web site http://www.umad.edu.mx.
Spain
Salamanca
Immerse yourself in Spanish language and culture in this historic, university town, just three hours from Madrid. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Sevilla
Immerse yourself in Spanish language and culture in this exciting city in Southern Spain. Sevilla is known for its Gothic architecture and colorful landscape and is referred to as the "city of reflections". Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters.
International Internship Programs
Gain global experience by working in another country. There are internships in the fields of Business, the Arts, Government, Communications, and Social Science. For more information, please see the Director of the Office of International and Intercultural Programs.
Affiliate Links
Affiliate programs offer discounts, scholarships and further incentives for VWC students to study abroad. Individual programs must still be approved by the Office of International and Intercultural Programs. Program approval is based on individual program cost, student GPA, student maturity/faculty recommendations and other factors. For further details visit our affiliate links or contact the Office of International and Intercultural Programs at (757) 455-3279 or oip@vwc.edu.
- American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)- www.aifsabroad.com
- Academic Studies Abroad (ASA)- www.academicstudies.com
- AustraLearn (Study in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, Internships available)- www.australearn.org
- Global Education Solutions (CEA Global Campus)- www.GoWithCEA.com
- Dublin Business School & DBS School of Arts (Study in Ireland)- www.dbsstudyabroad.org
- Global Learning Semesters- www.GlobalSemesters.com
- International Studies Abroad (ISA)- www.studiesabroad.com, www.isadirect.com
- Intercontinental Recruitment and Support Services (IRSS)- www.irssstudyabroad.com, e-mail: Gloria@irss.demon.co.uk
- Study Abroad Italy (SAI)- www.studyabroaditaly.com
Associations
- Council on International Educational Exchane (CIEE)- www.ciee.org
- The Scholar Ship- www.TheScholarShip.com
Faculty-Led Programs
Trinidad and Tobago, SU 08:
Topics in Tropical Biology, Biology 375, Trinidad and Tobago is a small Caribbean island nation located off the coast of Venezuela. The Northern Range of Trinidad supports one of the world's richest faunas of birds and butterflies. Beaches along the Northern coast host the second largest nesting population of leatherback sea turtles in the Western Hemisphere. Trinidad is also home to red howler monkeys, blue and gold macaws, and the world’s heaviest snake, the Anaconda. Travel to Trinidad will occur over a 10-12 day period in July. Activities will include explorations of rainforests, mangroves, and other interesting tropical habitats, extended observations of leatherback sea turtles and primates, snorkeling, and bird watching. Fees are estimated at $2100 and includes airfare, hotel stays, tour guides, ground transportation, departure tax, and food. Students must have a valid U.S. passport and ISIC card (sold in OIP). Immunizations for Yellow Fever and Hepatitis A are strongly recommended. Students must also have a G.P. A. of "C" or better in biology courses and consent of the instructors. For more information and a sample itinerary, please contact Dr. Townsend (vtowensend@vwc.edu) or Dr. Bartol (sbartol@vwc.edu).
