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Study Abroad

Whether you're studying a language, learning about a culture, or trying to become a citizen of the world, the best way to do it is by experiencing it for yourself.

Programs

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In this interdisciplinary culture course taught in English, we will explore the history and development of foodways and the history of food culture in Italy. The course will travel from Rome (in the Lazio region) to Florence (in Tuscany) with special interest focusing on regional differences within Italy and the history behind these differences. All courses are taught in English, and there is no language requirement. All majors are welcome to participate.

Housing: Students will be staying in 3-star hotel accommodations in Rome and Florence as well as in an agritourism in Tuscany.

Apply: Please fill out our internal application to be put on the program’s waitlist.

Deposit: $500 deposit due by February 12, 2024.  Go here to pay your deposit

  • Total Cost per Student: $3,600
  • 1st payment (Due March 1): $1,550
  • 2nd payment (Due April 1): $1,550

Contact: Prof. Parrish Wright or Prof. Aria Dal Molin

You don't need to speak any German to take advantage of this study abroad program to the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. This location is a leader, even in Germany, in renewable energy where every second kilowatt hour is generated from wind, sun, or biomass. During the program you'll have the chance to visit sustainability and cultural sites around the state and in Berlin and to collaborate on a sustainability project in a local high school. 

Housing: Lodging is with German families. 

Apply: Read program details and attend an orientation session.

Contact: Prof. Ducate, ducate@sc.edu  

More information about the program here.. 

Housing: You'll stay with Spanish families in the area who have been researched and vetted by Centro MundoLengua. Many have participated in the program for years. 

Apply: Read the program details and apply!

Contact: D. Eric Holt, deholt01@mailbox.sc.edu

Study Abroad in Perugia, Italy May 16th - June 22nd, 2024
There are two options for this program; the language option consists of daily language courses and aligns with ITAL 122. The Culture option is ITAL 398. 

Apply: Read the program details and apply!

This program will take you to the oldest continually inhabited city in Southwest Europe. While you're there, you'll study Spanish language and culture for credit that can be applied to your Spanish major, minor or for general University credit. In addition to exploring the city, you'll also travel to such destinations as Seville, Granada, Gibraltar and Morocco. 

Housing: You'll stay with Spanish families in the area who have been researched and vetted by Centro MundoLengua. Many have participated in the program for years. 

Apply: This program is full. Please contact Prof. Rajca to be added to the waitlist. 

Contact: Andrew Rajca, rajca@sc.edu

 

This program focuses on the humanities and social sciences and is a great fit for anyone studying both German and business, political science, history, psychology, English, or philosophy. We recommend you've completed three years of college-level German courses before applying. 

Housing: You'll have the option to be housed in university residence halls or to arrange your own off-campus housing

Apply: Learn more about the program and apply here

Contact: Kurt Goblirsch, kurt@sc.edu

This summer program will take you to the Institut für die Deutsche Sprache und Kultur in Martin-Lutherstadt-Wittenberg to study the German language and contemporary culture. In addition to completing 6 credit hours, you'll also participate in organized weekend and day excursions. 

Housing: Lodging is with German families from the Wittenberg area, selected by the Institut für die Deutsche Sprache und Kultur, our partner organization.

Apply: Read program details and attend an orientation session.

Contact: Patrick Walsh, pjwalsh@mailbox.sc.edu


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