Interested in study abroad?
Students who are enrolled full-time at Westminster College and who wish to study off-campus may choose from Westminster's 150+ approved foreign and/or domestic programs. The office can provide assistance with advising, potential credit transfer and financial assistance. As you consider the "world" of opportunities available in study abroad, check out the following links for additional information...
Affiliated International Programs
International Exchange & Direct-Enrollment Programs
Domestic Programs
Westminster Sponsored Off-Campus Programs
Transfer Credit
Financial Aid, Funding & Other Helpful Hints
Affiliated International Programs
Approved institutions based on their long history in providing quality overseas education. Keep watching for additional affiliation opportunities in the future. Meanwhile, several options currently available, include:
American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS):
www.aifs.com Programs available in English with locations in Argentina, Australia, Austria, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Russia, South Africa, and Spain.
Offers international internships and multi-country programs.
Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad:
www.arcadia.edu/cea Locations in Australia, England, Equatorial Guinea, Greece, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, and Wales. Offers international internships and graduate programs.
Australearn:
www.australearn.org Programs available at approximately 19 universities in both Australia & New Zealand. Scholarships are available to Westminster College students.
Central College Abroad:
www.central.edu/abroad/ Locations in Austria, China, England, France, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, and Wales. Internship and service learning opportunities are available.
Cultural Experiences Abroad:
www.GoWithCEA.com Foreign language programs available in Argentina, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Russia, and Spain, while English language programs are available in England, Australia and Ireland. Scholarships are available to Westminster students.
Institute for the International Education of Students (IES): www.iesabroad.org With locations in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Chile, China, Ecuador, England, European Union, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Spain. Offers international internships, programs designed for specific majors, and multi-country programs.
International Studies Abroad (ISA): www.studiesabroad.com - Locations in Argentina, Belgium, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, England, France, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, and Spain.
- Offers Experiential Learning Abroad Program, special Spanish Language and Culture programs and courses taught in English.
ProWorld Service Learning Corps: www.myproworld.org
- Locations in Belize, Mexico & Peru.
- Offers a unique study abroad experience in development projects, as well as programs designed for specific majors and intensive Spanish programs.
School for International Training (SIT):
www.sit.edu/studyabroad Locations in Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Europe & the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean offers international internships, in-country research and service learning opportunities w/ interdisciplinary themes.
Semester at Sea:
www.semesteratsea.com Unique study abroad program allows students to study a variety of courses in many exotic ports-of-call on a "voyage of discovery." Program includes International Field Experiences and summer options.
International Exchange & Direct-Enrollment Programs University of Winchester:
www.winchester.ac.uk/international Direct-enrollment program. Special scholarship are available for Westminster students for this program located in Winchester, UK. Program is available for either one semester or one academic year. Study programs include Archaeology, Business, Communications, English, Education, Music, Psychology, and more.
University of East Anglia:
www.uea.ac.uk/international/ Exchange program w/ scholarship transfer. Westminster scholarships do transfer for this program located in Norwich, UK. This program is available for either one semester or one academic year. Students have a variety of courses to chose from and study with British and other international students.
L'Universite Catholique de l'Quest (UCO):
www.uco.fr Exchange program w/ scholarship transfer. Located in Angers, France. Programs are available for either one semester or one academic year. Students enroll in courses with French and international students. A minimum of two years of college French or the equivalent is required.
Ecole Superieure des Sciences Commerciales d'Angers (ESSCA) and Ecole Superieure pour L'Innovation et d'Action vers les Metiers de L'Enterprise (ESIAME):
www.essca.asso.fr/ Exchange program w/ scholarship transfer. Located in the Loire River Valley of central France. Programs available for either one semester or one academic year. Business course work at either of the institutions two campuses. A minimum of two years of college French or the equivalent is required. Students who have not studied French at this level may apply for the semester long European Affairs Program offered each spring.
Kansai Gaidai University:
www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp Exchange program w/ scholarship transfer. Located in Osaka, Japan. Programs are available for either one semester or one academic year. Intensive Japanese language study accompanied by courses such as Asian Studies & Japanese business practices taught in English. Japanese government scholarship assistance is available, plus many more! No previous study of Japanese is required.
Domestic Programs
Programs recognized by and / or affiliated with Westminster College. Faculty sponsors are available.
Chicago Urban Studies Program:
www.acm.edu/urbanstudy/ This is a one semester, 16-credit-hour program in Chicago for students interested in urban social issues. This program is organized by the Associated Colleges of the Midwest and includes an internship.
United Nations Semester: www.depts.drew.edu/offcamp/un_page.htm
This program is organized by Drew University for students engaged in international studies and includes seminars and an internship at U.N. headquarters in New York City.
Washington Semester:
www.american.edu/washingtonsemester/index.html Located at American University, Washington D.C. More than 12 one-semester programs, including political science, international relations, journalism, environmental studies, and the visual arts. May include internship or study abroad. Scholarships are available.
Westminster Sponsored Off-Campus Programs Westminster faculty organizes short off-campus study tours during the summer and winter breaks. Courses are usually listed in the schedule of courses for each semester. Students may seek additional information from the professor offering the particular study excursion and enroll in the course during registration with their advisor.
International Program's study tours have included a safari to Kenya, a study of the civilizations of Greece and Rome, an expedition retracing the ancient pilgrimage routes from Paris to Madrid, an environmental studies course in Belize, and an exploration of castles and cathedrals in England and France.
Transfer Credit
Credits should be transferable provided the application for study abroad is completed through the Office of International Programs. Students should always confer with academic advisors when making plans for study abroad. Appropriate courses should be pre-approved for credit transfer prior to departure, with some exceptions.
Financial Aid, Funding & Other Helpful Hints
Each year the college awards the Cranshaw Scholarship for study in the United Kingdom and the Piper Scholarship for study in the United Kingdom or Europe. See this year's recipients of the Cranshaw and Piper Scholarships! In most cases, all financial aid except work-study may be applied to exchange programs. Students participating in affiliated programs may transfer federal financial aid and some state aid, if a Missouri resident. Students may be eligible for scholarships awarded by the affiliated institution. The International & Off-Campus Programs Office provides assistance to students with applications to other national and international scholarships to help finance their studies.
Check out the following:
www.studyabroadfunding.org
www.studyabroad.com
www.goabroad.com
www.iiepassport.org
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