The benefits of adding a study abroad component to language study are tremendous: interacting with native speakers, practice every day, cultural awareness, etc.
**NOTE: Always make sure the program(s) you are thinking about will offer language courses at the correct level. See the "Things students should be thinking about" section below for more information.**
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Cairo, Egypt –American University in Cairo (AUC)
Program Type: Integrated
Duration: Year, Fall and Spring
Academic Focus: All academic disciplines
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: 30 credits completed; 3.0 GPA.
Full-time Course Load: 5 courses
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December or late January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: None
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Residence halls
Cairo, Egypt: Arabic Language Institute (AUC)
Program Type: Integrated
Duration: Fall, Spring, or Academic Year
Academic Focus: Arabic
Language of Instruction: English; Arabic
Language Study: Arabic
Eligibility Requirements: 30 credits completed; 3.0 GPA
Full-time Course Load: 12-15 credits
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December or late January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: None
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Residence Halls
Cairo, Egypt: Modern Cairo, Urban Development, and Social Change (SIT)
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social Sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English; Arabic
Language Study: Arabic
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying
Full-time Course Load: 16 credits
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or late January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Post-Revolutionary Modern Cairo (3 credits), Intensive Arabic (6 credits), Research Design for Urban Development and Social Change (3 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits)
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Shared apartments
X CloseAmman, Jordan: Modernization and Social Change– School for International Training (SIT)
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Late August through early December or late January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Arabic Language Study (6 credits), Modernization and Social Change Seminar (3 credits), Research Methods and Ethics (3 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
X CloseRabat, Morocco: Multiculturalism and Human Rights– School for International Training (SIT)
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or late January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Arabic Language Study (6 credits), Multiculturalism and Human Rights Seminar (4 credits), Field Study Seminar (2 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Rabat, Morocco: Migration and Transnational Identity – School for International Training (SIT)
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or late January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Moroccan Arabic Language Study (6 credits), Migration and Transnational Identity Seminar (4 credits), Field Study Seminar (2 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Rabat, Morocco: Field Studies in Journalism and New Media– School for International Training (SIT)
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English, French or Arabic
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or late January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Contextual Studies in Journalism: Morocco and North Africa (3 credits), Field Ethics of Journalism in Morocco (3 credits), Intensive Arabic (or Intermediate High/Advanced French) (3 credits), and Independent Study in Journalism (6 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
X CloseTunis, Tunisia: Emerging Identities in North Africa– School for International Training (SIT)
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or Early February through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Arabic Language Study (3 credits), Youth, Media, and Social Movements (3 credits), Arab Spring and Emerging Identities in North Africa (3 credits), Research Methods and Ethics (3 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
X CloseBeijing, China: Chinese Language Program - Capital Normal University (Provider: CET)
Program Type: Group
Duration: Fall and Spring
Academic Focus: Chinese Language and Humanities
Language of Instruction: Chinese; English
Eligibility Requirements: Any major in good standing may apply; 3.0 GPA.
Full-time Course Load: 20 course hours/week
Program Dates: Late August to mid-December or mid-February to early June.
Mandatory Coursework: A core language course at the appropriate level
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Shared rooms in residence halls with a Chinese roommate.
Beijing, China: Chinese Studies Program - Capital Normal University (Provider: CET)
Program Type: Group
Duration: Year, Fall and Spring
Academic Focus: Language, Humanities and Social Sciences
Language of Instruction: Chinese; English
Eligibility Requirements: Any major in good standing may apply; 3.0 GPA.
Full-time Course Load: Chinese language course and two elective courses.
Program Dates: Late August to mid-December or mid-February to early June.
Mandatory Coursework: Chinese language course at the appropriate level (2 credits); two elective courses (1 credit each); 21st Century Beijing is required as one of the electives for students with no previous coursework in Chinese Studies.
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Shared rooms in residence halls with a Chinese roommate.
Kunming, China: Chinese Culture and Ethnic Minorities– School for International Training (SIT)
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or late February through early May.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Mandarin Language Study (6 credits), Chinese Culture and Ethnic Minorities Seminar (3 credits), Field Study Seminar (3 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
X CloseYaoundé, Cameroon: Social Pluralism and Development– School for International Training (SIT)
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English; French
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Three recent semesters of college-level French or equivalent and ability to follow coursework in French.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or late January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive French Language Study (3 credits), Development and Social Change in Cameroon (3 credits), Research Methods and Ethics (3 credits), Social Pluralism and Minorities (3 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
X CloseAix-en-Provence, France –Provider: Institute for American Universities (IAU)
Program Type: Group
Duration: Fall, Spring or Academic year
Academic Focus: Language, social sciences, humanities, and arts
Language of Instruction: French; English
Eligibility Requirements: See ‘Gettysburg Pre-requisites’
Full-time Course Load: 5 Courses (Language courses and 2-3 other courses in English/French)
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December or late January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Students take two required courses in French language for the intermediate program; Students in the advanced program for minors take three required courses in French.
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: Satisfactory completion of French 101-102 (or 103-104) for intermediate program; Satisfactory completion of 201-202 for advanced program; All students must meet with your academic advisor of the French Department prior to applying.
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Nantes, France –Provider: International Education of Students (IES)
Program Type: Hybrid
Duration: Fall, Spring or Academic year
Academic Focus: Language, social sciences, humanities, and arts
Language of Instruction: French
Eligibility Requirements: See ‘Gettysburg Pre-requisites’
Full-time Course Load: 15-19 per semester (5-6 courses)
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or mid-January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: French language course
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: Four semesters of college-level French or the equivalent; All students must meet with your academic advisor of the French Department prior to applying.
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Paris, France –Provider: International Education of Students (IES)
Program Type: Hybrid
Duration: Fall, Spring or Academic year
Academic Focus: Language, social sciences, humanities, and arts
Language of Instruction: French
Eligibility Requirements: See ‘Gettysburg Pre-requisites’
Full-time Course Load: 15-19 semester hours (5-6 courses)
Program Dates: Mid-September through mid-December or mid-January through early May.
Mandatory Coursework: French language course
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: Four semesters of college-level French or the equivalent; All students must meet with your academic advisor in the French Department prior to applying.
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Toulouse, France: Language, Community and Social Change– School for International Training (SIT)
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English; French
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Track B students must have four recent semesters of college-level French or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in French.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December or late January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Two Intensive French Language Study (4 credits each), Community and Social Change Seminar (4 credits), Community Service Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
X CloseRabat, Morocco: Field Studies in Journalism and New Media– School for International Training (SIT)
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English, French or Arabic
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or Early February through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Contextual Studies in Journalism: Morocco and North Africa (4 credits), Field Ethics of Journalism in Morocco (3 credits), Intermediate High or Advanced French for Media and Communications (or Arabic) (3 credits), and Independent Study in Journalism (6 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
X CloseProgram Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Previous college-level coursework or other significant preparation in international studies or a related discipline (i.e. political science or pre-law).
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Late August through early December or early February through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive French Language Study (4 credits), International Studies, Multilateral Diplomacy, and Social Justice Seminar (6 credits), Field Study Seminar (2 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Previous college-level coursework or other significant preparation in development studies, public health, or the social, economic, and political sciences; Prior French language study recommended.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Late August through early December or early February through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive French Language Study (4 credits), Global Health and Development Policy (6 credits), Field Study Seminar (2 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
X CloseVienna, Austria – Music Program (Provider: IES)
Program Type: Group
Duration: Year, Fall and Spring
Academic Focus: Music, Language, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Language of Instruction: English; German
Eligibility Requirements: 3.0 GPA; strong music portfolio.
Full-time Course Load: 15-19 credits (5-6 courses)
Program Dates: Mid-August through mid-December or mid-January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: German language at appropriate level.
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: Declared music major or minor
Living Arrangements: Residence halls, shared apartments, or private apartments.
X CloseProgram Type: Group
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Anthropology, Economics, German, International Affairs, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Theatre Arts.
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: Overall GPA of 3.0, applicants must hold second semester sophomore status
Full-time Course Load: 15-16 Semester Hours
Program Dates: Late August to mid-December or early January to mid-April
Mandatory Coursework: German at the beginning or intermediate level; seminar on living and learning in Berlin.
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Heidelberg, Germany – University of Heidelberg (Provider: Heidelberg College)
Program Type: Hybrid
Duration: Fall, Spring or Academic year
Academic Focus: All academic disciplines
Language of Instruction: German
Eligibility Requirements: Satisfactory completion of two years of college-level German.
Full-time Course Load: 15-16 Semester hours
Program Dates: September through mid-December; March through mid-July
Mandatory Coursework: None
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: Completion of German 202 or equivalent; All students must meet with the chair the German Department prior to applying.
Living Arrangements: Dorm or shared apartments with German students.
X CloseAthens, Greece – College Year in Athens
Program Type: Group
Duration: Fall, Spring or Academic year
Academic Focus: Humanities and Social Sciences
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: Any major in good standing may apply
Full-time Course Load: 4 courses
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or late January through late May.
Mandatory Coursework: None
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Shared apartments
X CloseRome, Italy – Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (Provider: Duke University)
Program Type: Group
Duration: Academic Year, Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Classics, Archaeology, Art History, and Languages
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: Major in classics or art history major with strong classical interests and background; 3.0 GPA.
Full-time Course Load: 4 courses
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or mid-January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: The Ancient City integrated course; At least one course in Latin or Greek.
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Students live in the Center in shared rooms.
X CloseFerarra, Italy - Liberal Arts (Provider: CIEE)
Program Type: Hybrid
Duration: Fall, Spring, or Academic Year
Academic Focus: Anthropology, Studio Art, Art History, Film Studies, Globalization Studies, History, International Affairs, Italian Studies, Political Science, Sociology
Language of Instruction: Italian
Eligibility Requirements: 2.75 GPA; 4 semesters of college-level Italian or equivalent
Full-time Course Load: 15-17 credits
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or early January to early May
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Intermediate or Advanced Italian
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Ferarra, Italy - Language and Culture (Provider: CIEE)
Program Type: Group
Duration: Fall, Spring, or Academic Year
Academic Focus: Anthropology, Studio Art, Art History, Globalization Studies, History, International Affairs, Italian Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: 2.75 GPA; 0-3 semesters of college-level Italian or equivalent
Full-time Course Load: 15-17 credits
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or early January to mid-May
Mandatory Coursework: Beginning or Indermediate Italian; Contemporary Italian History: From Unification to the Present (CIEE core course)
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Florence, Italy – Provider: Syracuse University
Program Type: Group
Duration: Fall only
Academic Focus: Studio Art, Art History, Architecture, Humanities, Social Sciences and Language
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: Good academic standing
Full-time Course Load: 15 semester hours
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December.
Mandatory Coursework: All students are reqiured to take the Italian language and the accompanying culture component
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Rome, Italy – Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (Provider: Duke University)*
Program Type: Group
Duration: Academic Year, Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Classics, Archaeology, Art History, and Languages
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: Major in classics or art history major with strong classical interests and background; 3.0 GPA.
Full-time Course Load: 4 courses
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or mid-January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: The Ancient City integrated course; At least one course in Latin or Greek.
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Students live in the Center in shared rooms.
X CloseJapan – Kansai Gaidai University
Program Type: Integrated
Duration: Fall, Spring or Academic Year
Academic Focus: Japanese Language, East Asian Studies, Business, Humanities, Social Science
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: 3.0 GPA; sophomore status when applying.
Full-time Course Load: 4-5 courses (14-17 semester hours)
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December or late January through late May.
Mandatory Coursework: Japanese Language Course
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay or residence hall on the Kansai Gaidai campus
Tokyo, Japan– Temple University
Program Type: Integrated
Duration: Fall, Spring or Academic Year
Academic Focus: Japanese Studies
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: 2.75 GPA; sophomore status when applying.
Full-time Course Load: 4-5 courses (12-17 semester hours)
Program Dates: Late August through early December, early January through late April.
Mandatory Coursework: Japanese Language Course
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay, residence hall, or apartment
X CloseAthens, Greece – College Year in Athens
Program Type: Group
Duration: Fall, Spring or Academic year
Academic Focus: Humanities and Social Sciences
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: Any major in good standing may apply
Full-time Course Load: 4 courses
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or late January through late May.
Mandatory Coursework: None
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Shared apartments
X CloseRome, Italy – Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (Provider: Duke University)
Program Type: Group
Duration: Academic Year, Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Classics, Archaeology, Art History, and Languages
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: Major in classics or art history major with strong classical interests and background; 3.0 GPA.
Full-time Course Load: 4 courses
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or mid-January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: The Ancient City integrated course; At least one course in Latin or Greek.
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Students live in the Center in shared rooms.
X CloseBelém, Brazil: Amazon Resource Management and Human Ecology– School for International Training (SIT)
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Environmental Studies
Language of Instruction: English
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Previous college-level coursework or other preparation in environmental studies, ecology, development studies, or other related fields is strongly recommended; A background in Portuguese, Spanish or other Romance language is highly recommended.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December or early March through late June.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Portuguese Language Study (4 credits), Amazon Resource Management and Human Ecology Seminar (4 credits), Environmental Field Study Seminar (4 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English; Portuguese
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; One semester of Portuguese or two semesters of a college-level Romance language other than Portuguese.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or late February through early June.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Portuguese Language Study (3 credits), Social Justice and Public Policy (3 credits), Race, Gender, and Sustainable Development (3 credits), Research Methods and Ethics (3 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits)
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Salvador, Brazil: Public Health, Race, and Human Rights– School for International Training (SIT)
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences
Language of Instruction: English; Portuguese
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Previous college-level coursework in public health, development studies, or other related fields; Intermediate Portuguese or four semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or late February through early June.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Portuguese Language Study (4 credits), Public Health, Race and Human Rights Seminar (4 credits), Public Health Field Study Seminar (4 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
X CloseBuenos Aires, Argentina – Argentine Universities Program (Provider: IFSA-Butler)
Program Type: Integrated - Universidad de Buenos Aires; Universidad Torcuato Di Tella; Universidad Catolica; Universidad del Salvador.
Duration: Academic Year, Fall and Spring
Academic Focus: All academic disciplines
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: 5 semesters of college level Spanish (Span 301); 3.0 GPA.
Full-time Course Load: 15-16 semester hours of credit
Program Dates: Mid-February through late-June or late July through mid-December.
Mandatory Coursework: Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture (3 credits)
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: Spanish majors/minors or students intending to major or minor in Spanish must have completed Spanish 301; All students must meet with Professor Alvaro Kaempfer in the Spanish Department prior to applying.
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English; Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Previous college-level coursework or other significant preparation in economics, political economy or development studies; Four recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in Spanish.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December or late February through mid-June.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Spanish Language Study (4 credits), Regional Integration, Development, and Social Change Seminar (6 credits), Field Study Seminar (2 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Social Movements and Human Rights– School for International Training (SIT)
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English; Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Previous college-level coursework or other significant preparation in social work, political economy, development studies, or Latin American studies; Three recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in Spanish.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or late February through mid-June.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Spanish Language Study (4 credits), Social Movements and Human Rights Seminar (6 credits), Field Study Seminar (2 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Mendoza, Argentina (Provider: IFSA-Butler)
Program Type: Integrated - Universidad Nacional de Cuyo; Universidad de Congreso
Duration: Academic Year, Fall and Spring
Academic Focus: All academic disciplines
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: 4 semesters of college level Spanish (Span 202); 3.0 GPA.
Full-time Course Load: 15-16 semester hours of credit
Program Dates: Mid-February through late-June or late July through early December.
Mandatory Coursework: Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture (4 credits)
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: Spanish majors/minors or students intending to major or minor in Spanish must have completed Spanish 301; All students must meet with Professor Alvaro Kaempfer in the Spanish Department prior to applying.
Living Arrangements: Homestay
X CloseProgram Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social Sciences
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Previous college-level coursework and/or other significant preparation in political science, political economy, development studies, international relations, or Latin American studies, as assessed by SIT. Three recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in Spanish, as assessed by SIT.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December or early February through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Spanish Language Study (4 credits), Latin American Revolutionary Movements and Conflict Resolution Seminar (6 credits), Field Study Seminar (2 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English; Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Three recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in Spanish.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December or late January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Spanish Language Study (5 credits), Multiculturalism, Globalization, and Social Change Seminar (5 credits), Field Study Seminar (2 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
X CloseProgram Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences
Language of Instruction: English; Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Previous college-level coursework in public health, development studies, community or social sciences, or other related fields; Four recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in Spanish.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December or late February through mid-June.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Spanish Language Study (4 credits), Public Health, Traditional Medicine, and Community Empowerment Seminar (4 credits), Field Study Seminar (4 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Santiago, Chile: Political Systems and Economic Development– School for International Training (SIT)
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English; Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Previous college-level coursework in economics, political economy, or development studies; Three recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in Spanish.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December or late February through mid-June.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Spanish Language Study (3 credits), Political Systems and Modern-Day Identities (3 credits), Economic Development and Social Inequality in Chile (3 credits), Research Methods and Ethics (3 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Santiago, Chile: Comparative Education and Social Change– School for International Training (SIT)
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English; Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Previous college-level coursework in education, Latin American studies, or development studies; Three recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in Spanish.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December or late February through mid-June.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Spanish Language Study (4 credits), Comparative Education and Social Change Seminar (6 credits), Field Study Seminar (2 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English; Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Three recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and ability to follow coursework in Spanish.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December or late February through mid-June.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Spanish Language Study (6 credits), Cultural Identity, Social Justice, and Community Development Seminar (4 credits), Field Study Seminar (2 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
X CloseAcademic Focus: Environmental studies
Applicable Majors: Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Globalization Studies, Spanish
Language of Instruction: English; Spanish
Language Offered: Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Previous college-level coursework or other significant preparation in environmental studies, ecology, biology, or related fields; Four recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in Spanish.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December or late January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Spanish Language Study (4 credits), Comparative Ecology and Conservation Seminar (4 credits), Environmental Field Study Seminar (4 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Quito, Ecuador: Culture and Development- School for International Training (SIT)
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Applicable Majors: Anthropology, Globalization Studies, Spanish
Language of Instruction: English; Spanish
Language Offered: Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Three recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in Spanish.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December or mid-January through early May.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Spanish Language Study (6 credits), Culture and Development Seminar (4 credits), Field Study Seminar (2 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
X CloseCuernavaca, Mexico:Crossing Borders: Gender & Social Change in Mesoamerica (fall), International Business and Global Citizenship (fall), and Migration and Globalization: Engaging our Communities (spring), (Provider: Augsburg College)
Program Type: Group
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Spanish Language, Humanities, Social Sciences
Language of Instruction: English; Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: Satisfactory completion of at least one semester of college-level Spanish.
Full-time Course Load: 4 courses
Program Dates: Mid-August through mid-December or late January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Spanish Language Course
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay (4-6 weeks); Shared room in a house. Meals (including vegetarian options) are prepared and served on the premises.
Spanish Language and Culture in Cuernavaca, Mexico – Provider: Universal
Program Type: Group
Duration: Fall
Academic Focus: Spanish Language
Language of Instruction: Spanish; English
Eligibility Requirements: Spanish at all levels.
Full-time Course Load: 4 courses
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December.
Mandatory Coursework: 1-4 Spanish language course(s) at beginning, intermediate or advanced level
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: All students must meet with Professor Kent Yager in the Spanish Department prior to applying.
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Merida, Mexico – Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (Provider: IFSA-Butler)
Program Type: Hybrid
Duration: Academic Year, Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Spanish Language, Humanities, Social science
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: See ‘Gettysburg Pre-requisites’
Full-time Course Load: 15-17 semester hours of credit
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December or early January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Spanish language course and Spanish culture course
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: Completion of Spanish 202 or equivalent; All students must meet with Professor Kent Yager in the Spanish Department prior to applying.
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English; Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Three recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in Spanish.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December or late January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Spanish Language Study (4 credits), Revolution, Transformation, and Civil Society Seminar (6 credits), Field Study Seminar (2 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
X CloseProgram Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Environmental studies
Language of Instruction: English; Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Previous college-level coursework or other significant preparation in environmental studies, ecology, biology, or related fields; Three recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in Spanish.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Late August through mid-December or late January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Spanish Language Study (4 credits), Tropical Ecology, Marine Ecosystems, and Biodiversity Conservation Seminar (4 credits), Environmental Field Study Seminar (4 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
X CloseCuzco, Peru: Indigenous Peoples and Globalization– School for International Training (SIT)
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English; Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Four recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in Spanish.
Full-time Course Load: 17 Credits
Program Dates: Late August through early December or late February through early June.
Mandatory Coursework: Intensive Spanish Language Study (3 credits), Intensive Quechua Language Study (2 credits), Indigenous Peoples and Globalization Seminar (6 credits), Field Study Seminar (2 credits), and Independent Study Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: None
Living Arrangements: Homestay
X CloseSalamanca, Spain – Advanced Program in Spanish (Provider: IES)
Program Type: Hybrid- IES Center; Universidad de Salamanca; Pontifica Universidad de Salamanca.
Duration: Academic Year, Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: All academic disciplines
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: 3.0 GPA; completion of 4 semester of college level Spanish (Span 202) or equivalent
Full-time Course Load: 15-19 credits/semester (5-6 courses)
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or late January through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: IES Abroad Spanish course at the appropriate level
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: For Spanish majors and minors satisfactory completion of Spanish 301; For all other majors completion of Spanish 202; All students must meet with Professor Beatriz Trigo Martinez in the Spanish Department prior to applying.
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Seville, Spain – Advanced Program (Provider: IUS)
Program Type: Hybrid
Duration: Academic Year, Fall or Spring (Gettysburg Faculty member onsite in the fall)
Academic Focus: Language, humanities, social sciences
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: See ‘Gettysburg Pre-Requisites’
Full-time Course Load: 16 credits
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or early February through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: None
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: Satisfactory completion of Spanish 301; All students must meet with Professor Beatriz Trigo Martinez in the Spanish Department prior to applying.
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Seville, Spain – Spanish Language and Culture (Provider: IUS)
Program Type: Group
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Spanish Language and Humanities
Language of Instruction: Spanish; English
Eligibility Requirements: open to Spanish at all levels
Full-time Course Load: 4 courses
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or early February through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: 1-4 Spanish Language classes at beginning, intermediate or advanced level.
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: All students must meet with Professor Beatriz Trigo Martinez in the Spanish Department prior to applying.
Living Arrangements: Homestay
Granada, Spain: Language, Community, and Social Change– School for International Training (SIT)
Program Type: Group Program and Field Based Study
Duration: Fall or Spring
Academic Focus: Social sciences and humanities
Language of Instruction: English; Spanish
Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA; Sophomore status when applying; Track B students must have four recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in Spanish.
Full-time Course Load: 16 Credits
Program Dates: Early September through mid-December or early February through mid-May.
Mandatory Coursework: Two Intensive Spanish Language Study courses (4 credits each), Community and Social Change Seminar (4 credits), and Community Service Project (4 credits).
Gettysburg Pre-requisites: Not available to Spanish majors or minors or to students taking courses toward the Spanish language requirement.
Living Arrangements: Homestay
X CloseFor credit to count towards a major or minor, students need the approval of the department. For elective credit or language requirement fulfillment, you must go through the registrar.
Most approvals occur via the Gettysburg online application in Student Center. However, as noted in their descriptions, in order to participate in certain programs, you will need to meet with a representative from a related department.
X CloseSome programs require one or more "semesters of college-level" language study before applying. If you have experience from high school, you may already be at this level without having taken any language classes in college. This can be determined by a placement test, which can be taken on campus. You will also likely take one once you get to their off-campus location.
Levels of language study at most US universities are as follows:
Beginning: first two semesters, 101 and 102
Intermediate: third and fourth semesters, 201 and 202
Advanced: fifth semester and later, 300 or 400-level classes
International universities may differ from this standard, so students should always research their program choices to see how each level is defined.
X CloseIn choosing an off-campus program, it is always important for students to get as much information about the program as they can to make sure it is a good fit both personally and academically. Are you interested in the theme of the program and the other course offerings? Are you comfortable with the living situation and local culture? Does the program fit with your academic goals? Is it relevant to your career goals? How does your family feel about them going to this country for 4 months?
X CloseThe Off-Campus Studies Office, you academic advisor, the heads of relevant departments, trusted professors, family, and friends/acquaintances who have previously gone abroad can all be very helpful in the decision-making process.
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