Study Abroad Opportunities
Opportunities are for faculty-led January/May-term courses, faculty-led semester-long courses, and non-Whitworth-led study abroad programs. Students should consult with a WLC faculty advisor about how credits from study abroad count toward their major and/or minor.
For more information, email the faculty coordinator for each program (listed below each option), contact Rebecca Gahl-Partridge, assistant director (rgahl-partridge@whitworth.edu; 509.777.4499), or visit the off-campus programs website.
French
Chez Vous Normandy | Semester and Summer Programs
- Christian program for American students
- Internships with local churches
- Instruction for all language levels
Contact Professor Bendi Benson Schrambach (bbschrambach@whitworth.edu) for more information.
ILACA Willamette | International Studies Semester in Strasbourg | Fall Semester
- Study the foundations of democratic institutions and citizenship in the heart of Europe! Strasbourg is situated at the eastern border of France with Germany in the Alsace region, which is home to French and German cultures. The Strasbourg program is hosted by the CEPA Foundation at the European Study Center.
- This program is open to students of any major but will be of particular interest to students studying international studies, business, political science, language and culture. The language of instruction is English. Students will also be able to avail themselves of French language classes from beginning to advanced.
Contact Professor Megan Hershey (mhershey@whitworth.edu) for more information.
Aix-Marseille University Exchange Program
Based in southern France in the Aix-Marseille area, Aix-Marseille University (AMU) is the largest French-speaking university in the world with 80,000 students and 10,000 international students. With a beautiful location situated between the sea and the mountains, students can enjoy an ideal setting for their studies abroad. AMU offers a wide range of academic disciplines. Students benefit from a large network of libraries, sports facilities and 150 student clubs.
Aix-Marseille University offers a wide range of undergraduate courses situated within their main academic areas:
- Humanities
- Law & political science
- Foreign language
- Economics & management
- Science & technology
- Health science
Students interested in taking French as a foreign language courses will enroll in the SUFLE Service Universitaire de Français Langue Étrangère. To download the SUFLE program brochure, click here.
Contact Nicholas McKinney (nmckinney@whitworth.edu) for more information.
IES Abroad | Paris, France | Paris School of Business | Business & International Affairs Focus
- World-class professors and course options at a prestigious local university enhance your academic experience and provide you with new perspectives each day in class.
- Create your own academic experience by selecting from the following program components:
- IES Abroad French language course (required, 4 credits)
- IES Abroad Paris Business & International Affairs English-taught courses (optional, 3 credits each, prerequisites apply)
- PSB Paris School of Business courses (optional, 3 credits each; English-taught, prerequisites apply). One PSB course is included in your tuition. If you are interested in taking more than one course at PSB, there is an additional fee.
- IB/MG393 Global Leadership course (optional, 3 credits)
- Internship placement and seminar (optional, 3 credits)
Contact Nicholas McKinney (nmckinney@whitworth.edu) for more information.
IES Abroad | Paris, France | Arts & Culture
Credits: 15-19 per semester
Enjoy all that Paris has to offer while studying arts and culture in the "city of light." Paris is a city that will leave you inspired. From visits to the Louvre to performances at the Opéra Garnier, the city will be your classroom as you study the works of influential artists and develop your own creative skills. Everything you do will be a part of your learning experience.
Housing: Apartment, homestay, residence hall
Language of instruction: English, French
Language prerequisites: None
Part-time internship (optional): Included in program fee
Visa required: Yes
Contact Nicholas McKinney (nmckinney@whitworth.edu) for more information.
IES Abroad | Paris, France | Psychology & Social Sciences
Credits: 15-19 per semester
Enjoy all that Paris has to offer while studying psychology and social sciences! This program examines the place of the individual in society in the context of Paris, with the city as your classroom. Paris’s vibrant mix of art, history and culture offers endless inspiration, making it the perfect backdrop for anyone eager to learn and explore topics in psychology, communications, economics, sociology and urban studies, among other fields.
Housing: Apartment, homestay, residence hall
Language of instruction: English, French
Language prerequisites: None
Part-time internship (optional): Included in program fee
Visa required: Yes
Contact Nicholas McKinney (nmckinney@whitworth.edu) for more information.
IES Abroad | Nice, France | SKEMA Business School
- AACSB and EQUIS-accredited
- Nice is conveniently located between Cannes and Monaco on the French Riviera. It is also close to Sophia Antipolis, Europe’s well-known science park, the French Silicon Valley, and home to more than 1,300 international companies in information and communications, technology, biotechnology and research.
- Consistently ranked as one of the best European business schools by the Financial Times annual ranking. Known as a global business and research school, SKEMA follows three knowledge economy themes: internationalization, sustainable performance, and entrepreneurship and innovation.
Contact Nicholas McKinney (nmckinney@whitworth.edu) for more information.
International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)
This consortium program allows Whitworth students to attend any of 150 member universities in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada and Latin America. Students take classes with local students in the target language, or courses specifically designed for exchange students. Payment for tuition, room and board is made to Whitworth. The student pays a placement fee, health insurance and airfare. Some scholarships are available to qualified students. Visit the Whitworth Off-Campus Studies Office Exchanges & Other Programs webpage, or contact Nicholas McKinney (nmckinney@whitworth.edu) in off-campus studies for more information.
Spanish
Semester-Long Opportunities
Central American Study and Service Program (CASP)
Jan Term and spring semester 2016, and every other year thereafter
CASP is an interdisciplinary program that equips students to confront the multiple challenges faced by the people and nations of Central America. This region, our global neighbor, faces overwhelming challenges such as poverty, hunger, exclusion, underdevelopment, conflict, injustice, ecological disintegration, and major health concerns. At the same time, the region also possesses substantial human and natural resources that offer hope for the future. Through academic and cultural preparation on campus in the fall, followed by five months in locations in Central America, CASP combines classroom study with field-based service-learning internships during which students participate in transformational initiatives that enable people to live whole, secure and productive lives. CASP aims to promote in students a commitment to confronting human needs through their lifestyle, worldview, and vocational decisions.
If you are looking for a rigorous interdisciplinary experience in which you can learn about Central Americans and hone your skills in your major field of study as you serve our southern neighbors and explore vocational interests and plans for potential future work in Central America, this program is for YOU!
Contact Associate Professor Stacy Keogh (skeogh@whitworth.edu) for more information.
ILACA Granada Semester Program
Fall and spring semesters
In Granada, you will find yourself immersed in a city with a deep and interesting history, a modern flair and old-world beauty. At the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Granada's jewel, the Alhambra, watches over the city. During the day, you will dive into the Spanish and Granada culture through courses, museums, cultural events and interactions with your host family. Through the evening, you will continue your cultural and language immersion as you chat with some of the many thousands of university students or relax in a cafe or tapas bar.
Courses are taken at the University of Granada's modern language center, El Centro de Lenguas Modernas (CLM).
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) and Spanish Studies Abroad in Seville, Alicante, Spain, Córdoba, Argentina and Cuba
Whitworth is a sponsor for the programs mentioned above. Students spend one or two semesters studying language, culture and literature. Visit the Spanish Studies Abroad website or contact Nicholas McKinney (nmckinney@whitworth.edu) in off-campus studies for more information.
International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)
This consortium program allows Whitworth students to attend any of 150 member universities in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada and Latin America. Students take classes with local students in the target language or explore courses specifically designed for exchange students. Payment for tuition, room and board is made to Whitworth. The student pays a placement fee, health insurance and airfare. Some scholarships are available to qualified students. Contact International Education Center Director Nicholas (nmckinney@whitworth.edu) for more information.
Jan Term Opportunities
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Jan Term 2016, and every third year thereafter
Immerse yourself in the Spanish language while exploring the history and culture of Guatemala. You will receive individualized language instruction with options to study literature, history, theology and other special topics for advanced students. The program includes home stays, service projects and cultural excursions. Experience one of the most traditional indigenous cultures still thriving in Latin America and visit important sacred and historic sites. Contact Instructor Kim Hernández (khernandez@whitworth.edu) for more information.
Santiago, Chile
Jan Term 2017, and every third year thereafter
Live and study in Santiago, Chile, in a faculty-led immersion experience during Jan Term with a special emphasis on memory and human rights. Focus on conversational Spanish, Chilean history and culture, plus home stays and weekend excursions. Santiago offers a historically rich environment in which to improve your Spanish and to experience life within another culture. For more information, contact Katharine Karr-Cornejo, Ph.D., at (kkarr-cornejo@whitworth.edu).
Sevilla, Spain
Jan Term 2015, and every third year thereafter
Immerse yourself in the language, culture and history of Spain through a Jan Term program in Sevilla, Spain. You will take level-appropriate language courses and participate in home stays, service, and cultural excursions, including visits to cities like Córdoba and Granada. Travel to a city that offers a historically rich environment in which to improve your Spanish and experience living in another culture. For more information, contact Angeles Aller, D.Phil., at (aaller@whitworth.edu).
Swahili
Tanzania
Spring 2017, and every third year thereafter
This semester program includes three weeks of orientation in Arusha, a month of Swahili language study in Zanzibar, a month-long internship in Arusha, and classes and field trips in Dar es Salaam. The courses, which include Core 350, Swahili, theology, history, and political science, are taught by Whitworth professors and Tanzanian professors from the University of Dar es Salaam. The trip includes an overnight stay in a Maasai village, a safari to Ngoro Ngoro and Olduvai Gorge, a weekend in Bagamoyo, a weekend retreat in Lushoto, and numerous field trips on Zanzibar Island. The students live with host families during the entire semester experience. For more information, contact Megan Hershey, Ph.D. (mhershey@whitworth.edu), in the political science department.
International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)
This consortium program allows Whitworth students to attend any of 150 member universities in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada and Latin America. Payment for tuition, room and board is made to Whitworth. The student pays a placement fee, health insurance and airfare. Some scholarships are available to qualified students. Contact Nicholas McKinney (nmckinney@whitworth.edu) in off-campus studies for more information.