Want to study abroad?
Katie A. Jones
Issue date: 9/11/09 Section: Life & Times
Where will you be next semester? Perhaps you could be riding camels on the weekends in Morocco, studying Greek architecture while surrounded by ancient ruins in Athens, or maybe learning Spanish on the northern coast of Spain? If any of these options interest you, then you are in luck because Rollins has all of these opportunities readily available for you. The Office of International Programs (OIP) has already started its initial application process for many international programs. They offer study abroad programs for both intercession and full semesters. The OIP has a variety of choices from which students can shape their international experience to fit specific requirements for their majors, minors or general interests.
There are a few different options if you are looking for a program which focuses on learning a foreign language while abroad. The Rollins in Germany program in Trier, the Rollins in Asturias program in Spain, and the Hollins University program in Paris require students to have at least an intermediate level of each respective language prior to enrolling. Typically these requirements would include a 200-level course in the language before going abroad, but it is recommended to have taken a 300-level French class prior to applying for the "Hollins in Paris" program. Enrolling to study in these three countries also requires that you receive department approval before you can be considered for the program.
If you do not already have experience in a language, then a number of our programs provide introductory language courses for foreign students. You could learn Arabic in Morocco, Chinese in Shanghai or Hong Kong (fall only), Ancient or Modern Greek in Athens, or Portuguese in Brazil. However, the Shanghai program requires that all students take eight to 10 credits in Chinese during the semester, and the Brazil program recommends that you have at least some familiarity with a Romance language before participating in the program.
Having a foreign language as part of your curriculum abroad may not be what you are looking for in an international experience, and in this case, the OIP also offers programs in London, Lancaster and Washington, D.C. The Lancaster program is a study abroad program where you take classes at Lancaster University in England. The London program involves working at an internship three days a week and taking two classes at one of the local colleges. Internships are available in a wide variety of fields such as education, finance, parliament, environmental issues, journalism, marketing, museums, social services, and many more.
There are a few different options if you are looking for a program which focuses on learning a foreign language while abroad. The Rollins in Germany program in Trier, the Rollins in Asturias program in Spain, and the Hollins University program in Paris require students to have at least an intermediate level of each respective language prior to enrolling. Typically these requirements would include a 200-level course in the language before going abroad, but it is recommended to have taken a 300-level French class prior to applying for the "Hollins in Paris" program. Enrolling to study in these three countries also requires that you receive department approval before you can be considered for the program.
If you do not already have experience in a language, then a number of our programs provide introductory language courses for foreign students. You could learn Arabic in Morocco, Chinese in Shanghai or Hong Kong (fall only), Ancient or Modern Greek in Athens, or Portuguese in Brazil. However, the Shanghai program requires that all students take eight to 10 credits in Chinese during the semester, and the Brazil program recommends that you have at least some familiarity with a Romance language before participating in the program.
Having a foreign language as part of your curriculum abroad may not be what you are looking for in an international experience, and in this case, the OIP also offers programs in London, Lancaster and Washington, D.C. The Lancaster program is a study abroad program where you take classes at Lancaster University in England. The London program involves working at an internship three days a week and taking two classes at one of the local colleges. Internships are available in a wide variety of fields such as education, finance, parliament, environmental issues, journalism, marketing, museums, social services, and many more.
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