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International Education

Go global for a month, a term, or a year! At the CPE we strongly encourage first-, second-, and third-year students to pursue international education programs.

Many of our programs go beyond classroom experiences to incorporate internship and service-learning opportunities. But no matter what type of program you choose, you'll immerse yourself in another culture, refine your language skills, challenge your cultural assumptions, and prepare yourself for life as a world citizen. Employers will value your experience because it reflects a global awareness and a talent for adapting to new circumstances.

You may be surprised to learn that a semester or year abroad usually costs no more than a semester or year at Elmhurst. You can apply most financial aid toward international study, and most course credits count toward your Elmhurst degree.

January 2009 Study Abroad Opportunities

Applications are processed between April 7th and October 3rd, 2008.  Priority Registration must be submitted to the CPE by Friday, April 11, 2008.  If you want to make sure you can get into a course, you must do the Priority Registration.  Freshmen and transfer students may enroll in these courses immediately.  In early April, individual campus enrollment dates, application forms and detailed course information may be obtained from the Office of International Education in the CPE.  Information on courses offered through the UMAIE consortium is available on the UMAIE/Seminars International website:  www.semint.com/umaie.  

Elmhurst College Study Abroad Courses J-Term 2009
Educational Experiences in Jamaica.  This course provides a multi-cultural approach to teaching and service-learning utilizing hands-on activities.  Contact Dr. Judy Grimes at judyg@elmhurst.edu for more information.

Other Opportunities
Celebrating the Literacies of West Africa.  This is a spring 2009 seminar with June travel to Dakar, Senegal, West Africa, where students will study the language and culture through film, literature, language and music.  Contact Dr. Janette Bayles at baylesj@elmhurst.edu or Ms. Ayanna Brown at abrown@elmhurst.edu for more information.

Educational Experiences in Australia and New Zealand. A January Term in June.  Join us for a unique international educational experience in Australia and New Zealand.  Educational experiences in Australia and New Zealand provide an immersion in comprehensive K-12 school in Australia and a visit to the "Land of the Long White Cloud." Contact Dr. Mick Savage at micks@elmhurst.edu for more information.

Elmhurst Faculty Led January 2009 UMAIE courses include
India: An Examination of Globalization.  This course is a survey of business and cultural aspects of India.  It may be taken by students with any majors. Contact Dr. Bruce Fischer at brucef@elmhurst.edu or Dr. Gurram Gopal at ggopal@elmhurst.edu for more information.

Religious Traditions of Western Asia: Turkey and Jordan.  This course is a study of the religions of West Asia, primarily, Islam, through the striking historical and contemporary wonders such as Istanbul's Blue Mosque and the incomparable Aya Sofya; Cappadocia's hermitages; Konya's Sema Hall and Mevlana Museum; Petra's Monastery; Jerash's Byzantine churches; and the historic site of Jesus' baptism at Bethany-beyond the Jordan.  Contact Dr. Paul Parker at paulp@elmhurst.edu for more information.

The Theatre of England. This course explores the history and heritage of the theatre of England.  Contact Dr. Theodore Lerud at tedl@elmhurst.edu or Ms. Janice Pohl at janicep@elmhurst.edu for more information.

All other J-Term courses for January 2009 are offered through the UMAIE consortium.  For complete information on these courses please visit http://www.semint.com/umaie 

Individual enrollment forms and detailed information on courses may be obtained from the Office of International Education, in the Center for Professional Excellence.