HOW TO CHOOSE A PROGRAM

1.     Discuss your academic plans in detail with your advisor.

2.     Consult the chair of the department of your intended major.

3.     Discuss options with David Clapp.

4.     Explore the programs listed on this web site by primary language.

5.     Attend the OCS Fair 7:00 - 9:00 PM on Tuesday, September 30th.

The first step toward finding the right program for you is to meet with your academic advisor and create a basic four year plan for graduation.  Once you have done this, you will be able to choose, not before.  Please see the section Academic Advisor, for assistance with this requirement, then return to this page.

There are hundreds of off-campus study programs.  Some are domestic, some are international; some are good, some are not.  The programs listed are available to Wabash College students.  First, you must identify your academic reasons for studying off-campus. Then, you need to consider the standards that the Off-Campus Studies Committee has set for approval of students’ applications, and choose a program that meets that criteria.  What are your academic and personal goals?  Above all, what will you be able to do off-campus that you cannot do on-campus?  What must you accomplish during the semester off-campus?  Do the programs that you are considering provide a reasonable chance for getting the courses you need during that semester? 

Fall semester programs will be considered more favorably by the off-campus studies committee.  Most students will only be approved for fall study.  Only students who have compelling academic reasons (for example, courses are not available in the spring on campus, or you are a fall sports team member) will likely be approved for spring study off-campus. If you are you a person with any kind of disability, interested in studying off-campus, please check out the information provided by Mobility International.  In the "search" type in "study abroad."  The result will yield numerous references, including a list of questions to investigate when considering study abroad.

Before you can seriously consider off-campus study programs, you must have an in-depth discussion with your academic advisor during which you plan out your path to graduation, and you must attend one Introduction to Off-campus study class. 

Please look at the big picture of your life and your career and the effects of this program on them. How will the program further your academic and career goals? Have you, for example, taken courses that relate to your proposed study, engaged in foreign language studies, engaged in reading/research, spoken with advisors, etc.? How will this program contribute to your academic development, particularly in your major, minor, or area of concentration, in ways that are not possible here at Wabash College? What do you expect this off-campus experience to contribute to your personal development? 

A few other questions that you probably should consider are:    Do you want to study a particular subject in depth?  Would you be able to take “content” courses in that language, or just study the language?  Are you interested in classroom study, or do you wish to gain practical experience by pursuing research or field study?  Do you want to study with other students from the United States, or would you rather have students of the host country as your classmates, as foreign students at U.S. universities do? Would you like to live with a host family, in a dormitory, apartment? Do you want a program that requires a lot of independence and personal initiative, or do you prefer one that handles most of the arrangements for you and lends more on-site support?

Below is a list of programs which have been good for Wabash College students in the past.  If you do not find what you feel that you need, please contact David Clapp.

Programs primarily in English, Spanish, French, German and Russian.

WABASH PROGRAMS

Wabash College has several programs of our own both in English and in Spanish.  All Wabash programs are estimated to cost Wabash students approximately $14,500 for one semester, including instructional costs, room, board, books, travel to the site from home and return, and a reasonable amount of miscellaneous spending money.  It does not include souvenirs or vacations.

In English:

The Yorkshire Program @ York St. John University

This is Wabash College's newest study abroad program. 

For further information please contact Ms. Edith C. Dallingere
Wabash College
P 352

Students will enroll in York St. John University, which offers a wide range of courses, emphasizing the Arts, Design, Dance, Film, Music and Theatre, as well as English, Education, History, Psychology and more. Students have  the opportunity to work in their major area and also complete distribution requirements.
York St. John combines a charming Victorian campus atmosphere with state of the art facilities. Program participants are fully integrated into life on campus, and are housed in single room accommodations alongside regular students as they attend the same classes. Student social life, including special interest societies and club sports center around the Student Union. The city of York has pubs, clubs and cafes to suit every taste within an easy walk of campus.  The Dales offer hiking, boating, bicycling, and other outdoor activities.

York, located in the heart of North Yorkshire, combines an astonishing cultural and historic past with a lively contemporary social and arts environment. The YSJ campus is conveniently placed in the centre of York, within easy walking distance of the Roman, Viking and Medieval historic sites that make York a destination for tourists from around the world. London and Edinburgh are only a two hour train ride from York and  inexpensive air fares from Bradford Leeds and Manchester airports bring Ireland, Paris, Madrid and other points across Europe close enough for a weekend excursion.

The Scotland Program at The University of Aberdeen

The Scotland Program at the University of Aberdeen offers Wabash students and undergraduates from schools across the United States the opportunity to attend the University of Aberdeen for either the fall or spring semester or the full academic year.  The Scotland Program is the flagship program of Wabash’s international education efforts.

The program is designed to quickly and fully integrate students into life at the university and the wider community.  The Scotland Program welcomes students from a wide range of majors, including literature, business, engineering, religion, psychology, history, music, sports science and the pre-professional disciplines of medicine, teaching, law and nursing. Science majors are particularly welcomed. A full range of courses at all levels of biology, chemistry computer science, geology, geography, mathematics and physics are open to qualified visiting students.

From accountancy to zoology, program participants are encouraged to explore the course offerings in the more than 50 departments and areas of study offered at the University of Aberdeen. 

Program participants attend regular university courses with their Aberdeen peers, are housed together with University of Aberdeen students and may participate in the complete range of co-curricular activities. Each participant is housed in a single room and may select a traditional hall with a meal plan, or live in a self-catering flat and cook independently.  The program arranges a number of excursions and social events each term for all participants.

Extensive pre-departure counseling and on-site orientation and support services ensure that each participant receives individualized advice and assistance. 

Specific questions about the program should be directed to

Ms. Edith C. Dallinger scotland@wabash.edu, (x6410), Chapel Lower Concourse past mailboxes

Aberdeen and York are economical choices!  Students should expect to spend less than if they were on-campus in Crawfordsville.  We estimate a total of $15760 for one semester of study for all costs (not including souvenirs and vacation travel).

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In Spanish:

Wabash College in Quito, Ecuador 

This Wabash program began in the spring of 2003 under the direction of Professor Dan Rogers who has spent many years living and researching in Ecuador.  Also, key to the development of the program is Professor Luis Aguilar Monsalve.  Dr. Aguilar is a noted Ecuadorian writer whose works have received major awards in his home country. 

If you are interested in either the semester or summer options in Ecuador, please contact Dr. Rogers for details about these exciting options at the Pontificia Universidad de Quito.  The Ecuador program is a very important and beneficial summer option.

Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Quito

Lima, Peru

Wabash also has a program in Peru.  It offers full immersion in Peruvian culture, the opportunity to live with a family, a pre-semester period of intensive Castellano study, and access to either of two universities in Lima - La Catolica (a Liberal Arts institution) or the Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas (which offers courses that are more career-directed.  

La Catolica was founded in 1917 and is the oldest private higher educational institution in Peru with approximately 17,ooo students.  The beautiful campus includes a School of Special Studies whcih enables students from other institutions to extend their knowledge via regular or special courses.  Academic strengths include Fine Arts, the Sciences & Mathematics, Humanitie, and Education.  There are sports facilities, medical and psychological services and a fine library.  There are also research centers for the study of Ethnomusicology, Oriental Studies, Urban and Rural Geography, Social, Economic Political and Anthropological research and the environment.  The University offers an extensive Spanish as a Second Language program as well as foreign language institutes where students can study other languages including Quechua, the language of the Incas.  The total estimated cost for one semester is $12,100 + souvenirs and extra travel.

Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) is an institution dedicated to preparing Peruvian students for certain careers, rather than focusing on the liberal arts.  Nevertheless, the institution has several outstanding departments and dedicated faculty worthy of Wabash students.  While many Peruvian students attend la UPC to study Business or Engineering, small classes and superb instructional staff remind one of Wabash College.  Of particular note are the departments of Economics, Art, and Journalism.  Smaller units that offer special attention to visiting students include the History, Geography, culture, language, Philosophy and Spanish for non-native speakers.

Salamanca, Spain

This is our own program in Spain.  It offers Wabash students full immersion in Spanish culture, the opportunity to live with a family, the chance to spend a pre-semester period of intensive Espanol study and access to all of the offerings of the 800 year old Universidad de Salamanca as well as the program Cursos Internacionales which is designed specifically for study abroad students.  The total estimated cost for one semester is $12,100 + souvenirs and extra travel.

Modern Language Programs

If you wish to study in Spanish, German, French, Russian, or another language in which you are competent, you will find a selection of good quality programs.  Depending upon your level of proficiency in the language, you may wish to consider studying primarily in one of the languages we teach at Wabash.  Please consult your professor and/or the chair of the department, Dr. Greg Redding, for guidance regarding which program is appropriate for you.  Generally, language majors are expected to study abroad during the fall semester only, and will not be approved for two semesters. 

General Study Abroad Search Engines

These search tools will provide a quick look at numerous programs offered by organizations, colleges & universities from all over the USA.  Please use these as tools only.  As a result of these searches, if you find a program that seems promising, please contact the OCS Office for further information.  This is very important to you if you want credit and financial aid for your program.

Be aware that these search tools are highly commercial, and contain advertising and listings of programs for which Wabash will NOT award credit or financial aid.  If you find a program that seems promising to you, please do not proceed further without contacting the OCS Office.  This will save you a lot of time.MANY OF THE PROGRAMS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE for WABASH COLLEGE students.

IIE Passport

Petersons

StudyAbroad.com