SUMMER STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

Click here for information on SIUE study abroad eligibility criteria and application procedures and requirements to earn SIUE credit for study abroad on one of the following approved programs.

The SIUE deadline for most summer study abroad program applications is MARCH 1. Check with the Study Abroad Coordinator, Julie Beall-Marshall, for specifics.

Information Session about the CEA Programs in Alicante, Spain will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 11:00 am in the MUC International Room. Program will provide an overview of the programs, courses, application procedures, housing, costs, etc. Two SIUE students who studied in Alicante in fall 2011 will share personal experience and advice. All interested students are welcome!

Summer Exchange Program in Mexico - 6 weeks
Cuernavaca Mexico, Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey

2012 Program Dates (tentative): 
May 22 - arrival day
May 22 - 25 - Orientation, registration, campus tour, city tour
May 29 - classes begin
June 29 - classes end
July 2 - 4  final exams
July 5 - departure day

Students pay SIUE tuition rates for courses taken at Monterrey Tech! Optional weekend excursions to various sites including Mexico City, Teotihaucan, Oaxaca, Ixtapa, and  Taxco.

Course offerings include:

• Intensive Spanish Language course (beginning - advanced levels), Latin American Literature, Mexican Literature, Mexican Culture, Intermediate and advanced level composition courses and more.

Exchange Student Program Cost for 2011 summer program: $1,680 (USD)
Note: summer 2012 program cost will be set later in fall 2011
Includes registration fee, housing with a Mexican host family, 3 meals per day Monday - Saturday, airport pick up service, Cuernavaca city tour during orientation, extra-curricular activities including dancing, theater, painting, guitar, photography, and welcome and closing receptions. Payment of the program fee must be made in US dollars through a bank wire transfer.

Summer 2011 Program PDF flyer

Additional Costs to Consider:

• 3 - 6 hours SIUE tuition (no student fees) billed on SIUE summer bursar bill.
• roundtrip airfare to Mexico City.
• optional excursions
• Sunday meals and personal spending.

Summer Application deadline: MARCH 1st.
Applications must be approved and submitted through SIUE's Office of Study Abroad.
Students interested in this program should contact Julie Beall-Marshall, Study Abroad Coordinator, at 650-2419 or by e-mail at jbeall@siue.edu.

Salzburg College - Summer 5 week program in European Studies & Music
May 13 - June 16, 2012

The Summer Session at Salzburg College offers an introduction to various aspects of the Austrian and European culture. Most courses emphasize the special opportunities provided by the Salzburg setting. Field experience including visits to historical sites, to cultural and professional institutions and the attendance of musical events constitute an important part of the program.
Courses: Students will enroll in two of the following for a total of 6 credits.
German language studies at Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced levels (3 hrs)
Understanding Austria: History, Politics and Culture (3 hrs) From the Habsburg empire to the modern state.
The European Union (3 hrs): An introduction to the process and institutions of European political and economic integration.
Austrian Literature and Culture (3 hrs) An examination of 20th century Austrian literature against the background of the country's history, politics, and culture.
Cultural Business and Marketing (3hrs)
The Mozart Project (3 hrs): (For music majors.) Personal study project combining research and performance.
Music History (3 hrs): An introduction to the musical heritage of Europe from the Classical Period to the 20th Century.
Music Performance (3 hrs): Private instruction for music majors - practice facilities are provided; public performance opportunity.

Students are expected to enroll for two courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours. Salzburg College reserves the right to cancel a course if less than 5 students enroll.

Field Trip

A four-day trip to Vienna (included in program fee), Austria's historical capital, will provide a broad range of experiences related to history, art, music, and modern life. In addition, a variety of local field trips constitute an integrated part of the academic program. There is also some time for independent travel on weekends.

Housing

To maximize the cultural involvement, students live either in Austrian families or share a room with an Austrian student in a dormitory where they also take their breakfasts and dinners. Family accommodations are normally reserved for students up to the age of 26. Weekday lunches are served at the Salzburg College Study Center (included in program fee).

2012 PROGRAM FEES
European Studies Program Cost: $5,336 - Includes tuition, full room and board, local excursions and social events, 4-day trip to Vienna (only breakfast included for Vienna trip).

Music Program Cost: $5,818- Same as above with with music performance instruction and final concert arrangements.

For more information on Salzburg College, see http://www.salzburgcollege.edu
Application Deadline: February 15, 2011

Contact jbeall@siue.edu in the Office of Study Abroad to apply. 650-2419

Heidelberg College Summer Program -
German Language & German Studies in the heart of Europe: Heidelberg, Germany
Dates: May 26 - July 7, 2012
Summer 2012 program fee: $5,450 (USD) - includes tuition at Heidelberg (6 - 8 credits), housing, breakfast & dinner, passes for public transportation in and around Heidelberg, excursions and cultural events including study trip Berlin study trip, and a GermanRail pass.
Eligibility: Participants must have completed at least 1 year of college level German and have cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
For more information : http://www.heidelberg.edu/academiclife/distinctive/studyabroad/ajy/studyoptions/summer

To earn SIUE study abroad credit for study at Heidelberg University, students must seek approval and apply through the SIUE Office of Study Abroad.  Click HERE for SIUE study abroad eligibility criteria and application requirements and procedures.

John Cabot University - Summer Session
Rome, Italy

John Cabot University offers two 5-week summer session that offer a selection of courses in the areas of Art History, Italian Studies, Business Administration, International Relations, Communications, and more. All courses except for the Italian language courses are taught in English. For pdf flyer with additional information, click HERE.

Session I: May 21 - June 23, 2012
Preliminary list of session I course offerings

Session II: July 2 - August 3, 2012
Preliminary list of session II course offerings

Course Descriptions - click HERE

SIUE Student Costs Per 5-week session - Summer 2012

Note: John Cabot tuition, fees, and housing costs must be paid by the student directly to John Cabot University basis of John Cabot payment due dates and deadlines.

For more information visit the John Cabot University Web site or contact
Julie Beall-Marshall in the Office of International Programs in 0300 SSC; tel: 650-2419.
SIUE students must seek pre-approval from the SIUE Office of Study Abroad to earn SIUE study abroad credit for study at John Cabot. The John Cabot application fee is waived for SIUE students applying through the SIUE Office of Study Abroad.
Click HERE to take the John Cabot Virtual Tour

DON QUIJOTE
Spanish Language Courses in Spain and Latin America.  Don Quijote Spanish Language schools offer intensive Spanish language class at all levels. Don Quijote destinations include Barcelona, Granada, Madrid, Salamanca, Seville, Tenerife, Valencia and Malaga in Spain, Guanajuato, Mexico and Cusco, Peru. Most sites offer choice of accommodations in homestay with a family, student residence, or student flat. To earn SIUE Spanish credit for study at a Don Quijote School, contact the Study Abroad Coordinator to schedule an appointment.

LANGUAGE LINK
With proper approval and sufficient contact hours, SIUE students may study at Spanish Language Immersion schools in Costa Rica, Ecuador and Peru (through "Language Link"). Depending on course level students may be approved to earn SIUE credit for SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202, 320, and 491. Students interested on study at one of these schools should contact Julie Beall-Marshall at jbeall@siue.edu for additional information and application instructions.

SIUE student Joel Durham (below top right) volunteered to work local children while studying at the Academia de Espanol Quito in Ecuador during summer 2010.

SIUE Faculty Led Travel Study Programs
SIUE Travel Study Programs provide students  the opportunity to experience international education through a variety of short term programs directed and led by SIUE faculty.  The nature of travel study activities varies widely depending on the discipline and destination.  SIUE faculty led travel study courses vary in duration from 1 – 6 weeks, with most programs offered in summer term or during break periods.  Click on SIUE Travel Study Programs for information on summer 2012 SIUE travel study programs. 2012 faculty lead short term travel study program destinations include China, Germany, Italy, Ghana, Romania & France, Ireland, Spain, Brazil, and Panama.

School of Business Summer Programs

Summer study abroad opportunities for students in the School of Business include the Summer Program in Angers, France, Budapest International Management Seminar, and the "Know Europe Summer Program." For more information, see http://www.siue.edu/business/international/sa_summer.shtml.