Study Abroad

Belgium Study Abroad

The Eugene T. Moore School of Education announces a semester-long study abroad program in fall 2009 at the Thomas Green Clemson University Brussels Center (CUBC). CUBC is part of Clemson's International Portals Initiative to expand opportunities for education, research, economic development, and public service to locations around the world. The program is open to education majors and minors. Study abroad programs are coordinated at CUBC for both summer, semester and full-year experiences. The program will include a full load of courses, travel throughout Benelux region, and an internship at the International School of Brussels.

For more information contact:
Julie McGaha, mcgaha@clemson.edu.

Early Childhood Education Approach
May 14-June 3, 2009
Reggio Emilia, Italy

An in-depth study of the Reggio Emilia Early Childhood Education Approach that includes a homestay with an Italian family; beginning Italian language lessons; intensive study of the history and elements of the Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education; tours of Florence, Bologna, and other Italian cities; cultural experiences in the community that include museums, art events, family festivals, shopping, theater; and other student-selected activities are optional. Opportunities for students to travel before or after the study abroad experience.

• Expression of Interest Form (pdf)
• For more information:
  • 2009 Flyer (pdf)
    
  • 2009 Trip (pdf)

Maymester in Italy

Maymester in Italy provides a deep and memorable cross-cultural experience that exposes participants to Italian culture and to the innovative and highly regarded approaches to education in Italy. Education students who are selected to participate will live with an Italian host family for the duration of the program, which is primarily field based with school placements ranging from preschool through secondary.
 
Students work in the classrooms during the mornings, completing individual and group assignments, then meet frequently in the afternoon for whole group activities.
 
Some free time is allowed for travel with families and limited independent travel to nearby cities such as Bologna, Montova, and Modena, along with group excursions to Venice and Florence. For more information on this program, please either view our Italian Study Abroad Website or contact  David Reinking.

Maymester in Baku, Azerbaijan
May 11- June 1, 2009

2009 is the pilot year for this exceptional study abroad program based in Baku, Azerbaijan.
 
Baku, the capital city of the former Soviet Republic of Azerbaijan, is a city of approximately 2 ½ million residents and is located on the coast of the Caspian Sea. Students in this study abroad program will be placed in a classroom with Azeri teachers and students in schools in Baku.
 
Education field experiences can be met through field placements available from grades 1 through 11. This program provides a rare opportunity for an authentic and meaningful global experience through exposure to a post-Soviet era educational system. Download 2009 Catalog (pdf).

For more information, contact:  Agida Manizade or visit the Summer Study Aboad Baku, Azerbaijan Web site and visit the program's blog.

Student Affairs/Counselor Education Study Abroad
July 12-23, 2010
England

The program offers a credit-based track for professionals, faculty and graduate students majoring in student affairs or higher education. This study abroad experience provides an opportunity to compare higher educational systems and learn about student services, as well as exchange ideas with colleagues and students from other countries.

Contact: Pam Havice, havice@clemson.edu
or Tony Cawthon, cawthot@clemson.ed