2024 short-term study abroad applications now open

The Center for Global Education and Fellowships is pleased to announce that applications are now open for seven short-term study abroad programs in 2024. Programs take place during winter break, spring break, or summer break and range from one to four weeks in length. Some study abroad programs are attached to spring semester courses on campus, while others conduct coursework solely abroad.

2024 short-term study abroad programs

Students can choose from programs in the Amazon, Canada, Austria, Ireland, England, Italy and Maine.

Winter Break in the Amazon is a unique experience where students can study tropical biology in one of the world’s most diverse and captivating ecosystems. Students will travel through the Rio Negro in Brazil aboard the Motor Yacht Tucano. This program is led by Dr. Jameson Chace, professor in biology and biomedical services, and allows students to earn a 1-credit natural science lab. Deadline to apply is Nov. 1.

Spring Break in Calgary is an immersive dance experience where students will study at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks in the city of Calgary in Canada. Under the leadership of Dr. Lindsey Guarino, associate professor of dance, dance majors or minors have the opportunity to earn 1 or 2 credits toward their degrees. Students may also attend the program for personal enrichment. Deadline to apply is Nov. 1.

Spring Break in Vienna & Salzburg is designed for music students eager to expand new horizons by immersing themselves in the cultural and historical context were composers such as Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven set their roots. Attached to a 3-credit spring semester course, students will follow Peter Davis, senior lecturer in the music program, to Austria for one week during spring break. Deadline to apply is Dec. 1.

Summer in Ireland is a great opportunity for students interested in public health to compare the healthcare systems in the United States and Ireland. Ideal for Nursing or Healthcare Administration majors, this spring semester course attached to a two-week trip to Ireland with Dr. McCarthy and Dr. Cherubini allows students to earn 3 credits fulfilling their public health requirement in those majors. The program is also open as a free elective to students in any other major.  Deadline Dec. 1.

Summer in Oxford, a program rooted in experiential learning, is a chance for students to engage in the rich academic and cultural heritage of Oxford in the United Kingdom while taking courses with Salve Regina’s Dr. Sally Gomaa, professor in the Department of English, Communications and Media; and Sam Sacco, senior lecturer in business and economics. Students will also have classes at St. Clare’s College and Oxford University. Coursework will be complemented with guided field trips to historically significant sites in and around Oxford, in addition to excursions in Bath, Stonehenge, and London to enrich students’ understanding of British culture and history. Students will take two courses, completing 6 credits by the end of the program. This program will allow students to fulfill requirements across a variety of areas including Pell honors, core requirements, or major and minor requirements. Deadline to apply is Feb. 1, 2024.

Summer in Italy is a developmental psychology and education program in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Under the guidance of Dr. Kaitlin Gabriele-Black, professor in the psychology department, students will gain a deeper understanding of child development in a city that views early childhood education as a collective responsibility of the local community. With excursions to Bologna and Rimini, this is a great way for students to engage with Italian culture while fulfilling 6 credits in their major or minor, core requirements, or earning free elective credits. Deadline to apply is Feb. 1, 2024.

Summer Archaeology Program is a great opportunity for Cultural and Historical Preservation (CHP) and Sociology and Anthropology majors or minors to earn 3 elective credits while gaining hands-on experience in archaeological survey and excavation techniques in the Northern Maine woods. Under the leadership of Dr. Heather Rockwell and Dr. Nathaniel Kitchel, assistant professors in the CHP program, students will collaborate with other experts in the fields of archaeology and cultural preservation while exploring the Munsungun Quarries project. Deadline to apply is Feb. 1, 2024.

Next steps

Studying abroad is one of the most transformative experiences students can partake in. It fosters personal growth, opens new perspectives, and enriches academics in a way that cannot be replicated on campus. Participating in a short-term program is a great way for students to receive official Salve credits, work with Salve faculty and get a taste for international travel without committing to a full semester.

Short-term programs are designed to accommodate a variety of students. Whether a student is a biology major looking to study a diverse array of species, a nursing student trying to find time in their coursework to study abroad, or simply looking to fulfill core requirements, there is a program for everyone.

Students interested in any of the above short-term programs may now open an application on ViaTRM and apply by the respective deadline. For further information, check out the Center for Global Education and Fellowships’ Linktree or attend the remaining information sessions for the following programs:

• Winter Break in the Amazon – Thursday, Oct. 12, from 4 – 5 p.m. in Miley Hall, Room 012.
• Spring Break in Vienna & Salzburg – Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 4 – 5 p.m. Angelus Hall, Room 102.
• Summer in Ireland – Thursday, Oct. 19, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., in O’Hare Academic Building, Room 160.
• Summer in Oxford – Wednesday, Oct. 25, from Noon – 1 p.m. O’Hare Academic Building, Room 260; additional session is on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from Noon – 1 p.m. in same location.
• Summer in Italy – Tuesday Oct. 3, from 2-3 p.m. in O’Hare Academic Building, Room 260; additional session on Monday, Nov. 13, from 1 – 2 p.m. in O’Hare Academic Building, Room 260.
• Summer Archaeology Program – Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 2 – 3 p.m. in O’Hare Academic Building, Room 260.