College or university students are likely to be able to continue studying their major or minor subject when undertaking a winter study abroad program. They could also look into studying a particular speciality area relating to their course in order to gain a deeper insight. Alternatively, students could choose to study something completely new, testing the waters with a short-term study placement.

Foreign Language. Although the winter season might not seem long enough to pick up a foreign language, a short-term study opportunity could be the perfect way to get started! Or, perhaps you already know a couple of words and want to brush up on your skills. What better way than to study abroad, take an intensive language course, and have the chance to use it every day?

Integration is a fantastic way to rapidly improve foreign language skills. Maybe you didn’t want to go back home after your summer vacation and were inspired by the language and culture of another country—why not look into studying for the winter? Want to see a completely new place, get the school year off to a flying start, and learn a useful new skill? Foreign language study could be for you.

International Relations. For students interested in international relations and politics, studying abroad is a priceless experience. Seeing another culture and experiencing the political landscape firsthand adds an extra dimension to your studies and allows for a more empathetic and knowledgeable approach. Studying international relations for the winter would be a great way to kick off a new school or college year, and reflecting upon that first semester is sure to keep your motivation peaked for the rest of the year!

Interreligious and Interethnic Relations. On the same wavelength as international relations, interreligious and interethnic relations is another avenue for students interested in international culture to explore. This kind of study abroad program would be a particularly interesting way to learn about another religion or ethnicity, and how life is in a country that follows one or more different beliefs. The winter season would be a particularly interesting time to study this subject abroad, as it would allow students to see various end-of-year festivals and celebrations, whether religious or secular, undoubtedly very different to celebrations in their home country.