As the traveler who has once been from home is wiser than he who has never left his own doorstep, so a knowledge of one other culture should sharpen our ability to scrutinize more steadily, to appreciate more lovingly, our own. (Margaret Mead, 1901-1978, U.S. cultural anthropologist.)
STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
ENHANCE YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL HORIZONS
EARN CREDITS WHILE YOU TRAVEL
The SUNY Fredonia Office of Study Abroad Programs is ready to assist you in the selection of an overseas academic program that will fit your curriculum and your interests. There is a variety of choices for academic semesters, summer sessions and J-Terms abroad. The Office of Study Abroad is located at LoGrasso Hall. Click here to get there.
For more information contact Mary.Hills@Fredonia.Com
Please note that a valid passport is required for foreign travel. U.S. citizens can apply for a passport at post office branches, including those in our area - Dunkirk & Fredonia. The cost is around $ 120 and the entire process may take 8 weeks.
Why Study Abroad?
There is much to gain from an academic experience abroad. Your course of study at SUNY Fredonia will be enhanced as you learn about politics and culture of a foreign country, thus allowing you to make informed comparisons between United States and other nations. Study abroad programs look very impressive on resumes, and therefore you will stand out in the job market. Knowledge of international affairs is becoming an indispensable tool in a globalized world. According to a 2004 Harvard University report “in a fast-changing world, students urgently need knowledge of a wider range of subjects, and a far greater grasp of international affairs”. The report stresses that a global marketplace demands an internationally competent force; that powerful economic, technological, demographic and geopolitical trends demand that all citizens have a global fluency; and finally that dealing with the biggest threats to peace and stability – poverty, environmental degradation, HIV-AIDS and terrorism – requires increased knowledge of other cultures and languages. According to the Financial Times, “knowledge of the world is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity”. Study abroad is not vacation time. These are rigorous programs that integrate several academic subjects - History, Political Science, Economics, Geography and Languages, among others - in which students are required to attend class activities, conduct research and submit assignments. Several programs include study trips to relevant cultural sites in the country you are studying. This is a comprehensive learning experience, as you will also acquire new tastes in music, arts and gastronomy.
plan in advance for your overseas academic program. Enjoy the journey!
EXPLORE THE WORLD!
Fulbright Programs: Study, Research and Teach English Abroad
Study Spanish and Latin American Studies at the Autonomous University of Oaxaca, Mexico
Study Spanish in Mexico at Universidad Internacional
Study Portuguese in Brazil at Universidade Mackenzie
Study French in Quebec, Canada at McGill University, Montreal
Study Critical Languages with a U.S. Government Grant
The department of Modern Languages at SUNY Fredonia offers courses in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Arabic and Chinese.
What is New?
Summer 2012 in Brazil!
An interdisciplinary study trip exploring the culture and politics of Brazil.
Grant Opportunity for Study Abroad Programs
Boren Awards for International Study
Resources While Your are Abroad
Where in the world is...?
During the Spring and Summer of 2011, International Studies majors and minors embarked on a learning journey in foreign lands. They went to Mexico, Great Britain; France, Russia, Spain, Italy, Brazil and Ghana. Start planning your study abroad program - either a JTerm, a summer session or an entire academic semester. This will be an unforgettable experience!