Description

Mount Mary's Study Abroad Program provides several opportunities throughout the year to study in various countries. Journeys rotate on a two year schedule. Please see the website at www.mtmary.edu/studyabroad for details. Opportunities include:
- Costa Rica (Science or Literature credits)
- France (Fashion credits)
- Japan
- Italy (Theology/Philosophy credits)
- Nicaragua (Art Therapy credits)
- Peru (Nursing/Spanish credits)
- Scandinavia (Interior Design/Fine Arts credits)
- South Korea
- Spain (Spanish credits)

Learning isn't limited by the boundaries of the classroom - or even the country - at Mount Mary College.

Study Abroad programs are open to Mount Mary College students in good standing, students from other colleges who are in good standing at their home institution, faculty, staff of Mount Mary College. Spaces is limited. Register early. Contact the program director for information at (414) 258-4810, extension 459.

Application includes but is not limited to:
- Application/Registration Packet
- Letters of recommendation
- Cash deposit

Highlights

Students will meet and interact with local citizens, thus exploring the current economic, political and social realities of a given country and reflect daily on the nature of the experience.

Students will look at the historical importance of other countries and experience immersion in aspects of other cultures including art, history, cuisine, etiquette, technology and race.

Students receive a deeper and renewed sense of responsibility for our shared world. Students may interact with children, youth and families, reach out to shut-in elders, or assist special education teachers.

Students will study the integration of cultural and historical relationships between counties through women's perspective changes, both past and present.

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

2,000-3,500 dollars

Program Fees Include:

Costs vary by trip and are subject to change. Total cost may include travel, housing, tours, most meals, short term travel insurance, and tuition.

Experience Required

yes

Foreign language is strongly recommended.

This Program is open to

American and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Other

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Study Abroad students have the opportunity to apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program. This scholarship is offered to students participating in Study Abroad programs and posts several deadlines. For application information on other available scholarships, please visit our scholarship listing at http://www.mtmary.edu/financialaid/scholarships.htm.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Mount Mary College's Mission Statement

Mount Mary College, an urban Catholic college for women sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, provides an environment for the development of the whole person. The College encourages leadership, integrity, and a deep sense of social justice arising from a sensitivity to moral values and Christian principles. Mount Mary commits itself to excellence in teaching and learning with an emphasis on thinking critically. The baccalaureate curriculum integrates the liberal arts with career preparation for women of diverse ages and personal circumstances; the programs at the graduate level provide opportunities for both men and women to enhance their professional excellence.

Year Founded

1913