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Student Abroad Programs

The Modern Languages and Classics Department would like to offer you the opportunity to study abroad this year. Many of our programs offer our students the chance to have a life altering experience by studying abroad. Depending your area of study your interested may take to France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Mexico. Our programs allow to you further your educational career and at the same live and experience these countries by seeing and learning about their cultures.

For more information please contact your respective program coordinator or visit Miyuki Arai . *In order to attend any of these programs, you must attend a mandatory pre-departure information session hosted by the International Activities Centre*.

Study Abroad in Angers

One Month 6.0 Credits
One Semester. 15.0 Credits
A full academic year. 30 Credits
September + Full Academic Year 36.0 Credits All credits are recognized by Saint Mary’s
University cost varies due to length of the stay
Dates for the two Academic Semesters

Fall semester Sept 29th to Jan 28th

Winter semester Jan 31st to June 4th

Summers Months June 27th to July 23rd

August 1st to 27th

August 29th to Sept 24th

Germany

The German Program offers multiple opportunities and locations in Germany to relocate and study. Canadian Summer School in Germany

Freiburg

Study through Goethe Institut

There is also the option of going on exchange Konstanz, Liebig or Frankfurt.

The DAAD offers scholarships for Students who qualify

Lastly, Student are also given the opportunity to Teach English in a German school.

for more information please contact Dr. John Plews

Study Spanish in Mexico

All levels of CEPE available

Most have taken SPAN 1000 or SPAN 2204 or 2205 which equals out to a one full year in Spanish or 6 credit hours.

6 week course is credible for 120 hours

Spring 2017 Session May 7th, 2017

Summer 2017 Session June 25th,2017

Full cost for program $2500

$450 for Tuition, materials and registration

$300 for Monthly rent

$300 for Monthly Living expenses

Plus Round trip flight

Program Coordinator Dr. Andres Arteaga

Air Travel

Lonely Plant

Taxco

Italy

Japan

Trains

Accommodation

Travel Insurance

SMUSA Travel Insurance

Mobility Award

Your local personal bank will also have travel insurance online that will have different rates for travel insurance. Costs will vary based your length of stay.

Angers

Live and Study in France

Visa Process:

Prices for different Visa types can be found here and well the “Schengen Visa (type D)” and the “Long Term” Visa. Campus France

Questions about your Visa.

Insurance

Your local personal bank offers travel insurance online. Costs will vary based your length of stay.

http://www.uco.fr/internationaluco/practical-info/

Pre-departure Forms

Insurance Fact Sheet

Travel Registration Form

Outgoing pre-departure checklist

Pre-departure Briefing form Pre-departure Briefing form

Studying in Germany

Germany

Canadian Summer School in Germany (in Kassel)

Apply early! This program is popular & available slots go fast!

Up to 65 Canadian students (and international students at Canadian universities) can attend a German immersion study program in Kassel in the German province of Hessen. The Canadian students study German language and culture in Kassel and live with German families for 6½ weeks in May and June. The program includes a trip to Berlin and other cities, concerts, theatre, opera, sports events, and other cultural activities. The program offers 6-credit-hour second-year, third-year, and fourth-year German courses. Students receive one full-year transfer credit at their home university in Canada.

Application Forms/Agreements
Cost
Courses
Contact Information
Liability waivers
Scholarships: CSSG Student Loan Information, CSSG 35th Anniversary Award

The Canadian Year in Freiburg

Canadian students can study for a whole year in Freiburg, at the edge of the Black Forest, under the supervision of local professors. This program is organized by Acadia University. Participants must complete two years of university German before attending this program. They receive transfer credit at their home university.

Study at German and Austrian Universities

Numerous universities in Germany and Austria as well as private organizations (including the Goethe Institut) offer summer courses in German language and culture for students from all countries. More information can be obtained through the Internet. Students can receive transfer credits for successfully completing such courses. Special summer courses charge tuition, but regular scheduled courses at German universities are free for all who wish to attend.

Saint Mary’s International Exchanges

Saint Mary’s University offers opportunities to study at institutions in Germany:

Justus Liebig University of Giessen

This exchange allows a SMU student to take an intensive German language program followed by courses in a variety of fields, mostly taught in German.

Why study here?
Things to do before you arrive and before you leave
Recommended Health Insurance
Accommodation
Applications
Grants
Enrolling as a Foreign Student:

The Fachhochschule Konstanz (Constance University of Applied Sciences)

Provides programming in English for students of commerce as well as some basic German language courses. Some scholarships are available on a competitive basis.

Visa info (for long stays)

The University of Frankfurt

Provides a wide range of courses taught in German or English.

Teach English as a Foreign Language in Germany

The German Pedagogical Exchange Service (Pädagogischer Austauschdienst or “PAD”) offers graduating students Teaching Assistantships in Germany. It is recommended that applicants complete 3 years of university-level German language before applying. Participants spend one school year at a German elementary or secondary school, where they provide conversation classes in English and in-class support to German teachers of English. Participants receive a stipend (approx. €800.00 per month) to cover living expenses in Germany and the airfare is often reimbursed by PAD.

Study Abroad Scholarships

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) encourages advanced students to apply for study abroad scholarships. Preference is given to candidates who need to improve their German because they plan to pursue their studies in Germany in another field. This further study would also be financed by DAAD.

Scholarships

For more information on any of the above, contact Dr. Plews

Before leaving for any of these programs be sure to contact International Activities about the pre departure sessions. These sessions are mandatory and offer students useful information living another country. Below are several documents that need to submitted to International Activites:

Travel Registration Form

Insurance Fact Sheet

Pre-departure Briefing form

Outgoing pre-departure checklist

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