Description

The program is designed for IR, Politics and other Social Sciences students who want to gain exposure to the complex geopolitical issues of the Eastern Mediterranean.

Cyprus is a stable and accessible learning laboratory for students to explore current international issues such as the EU enlargement, Greco-Turkish relations, southeastern Mediterranean issues, the Middle East, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

You will take courses in Nicosia, the last divided capital in the world and participate in a series of cultural excursions and educational trips within Cyprus, including visits in both communities as well as the United Nations Forces in Cyprus.

Highlights

- Nearly two months of immersion in Cyprus, a European country with a deep history, fascinating culture and hospitable people
- An integrated academic curriculum focused on international issues of Eastern Mediterranean taught by experienced faculty
- Extensive excursions throughout Cyprus to ancient castles, harbor towns, pine-scented mountains and crystal-clear beaches
- First-hand experience on one of the most complex IR issues of the past 40 years: the Cyprus problem
- A lot of free time to explore Cyprus and the region independently
- Earn six credits toward your degree through fully-accredited coursework
- Courses are taught in English
- Inclusive fees and great program value

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Culture
• Ethnic Studies
• European Studies (includes Politics)
• International Policy And Diplomacy
• International Relations
• Political Science/politics

Cost in US$:

Please check our website for up-to-date fees.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Global Learning Semesters's Mission Statement

To prepare North American students to be leaders in an increasingly interconnected world. We aim to build competence - anyone attending college today will collaborate or compete with people and companies from around the world over the course of his or her career. It is difficult for someone to be effective in this global environment without some intercultural competencies and an awareness of current international issues. Lastly, we specifically aim to maintain affordable study abroad options within our network of programs.

Year Founded

1981