USF 1996-97 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 53 - 54

Study Abroad Programs

USF students are eligible, if they meet the specific academic requirements, for enrollment in a wide variety of study abroad programs sponsored by the SUS of Florida as well as by many other U.S. colleges and universities, national educational organizations, and foreign institutions of higher learning.

• The following overseas study programs are administered by USF under the auspices of the Overseas Study Programs Office of the International Affairs Center (located in CPR 468).
• One, two, or three-month study in Paris and in Tours, France. In-class study of the French language in cooperation with the Alliance Fran‡aise. In conjunction with this language study, an intensive program in French culture is offered during the month of July. The latter program consists of readings, lectures, and on-site visits in Paris combined with day-long excursions to important historical locations in the provinces.
• A four-week summer program of Italian language and culture located at Perugia, Italy in conjunction with the Italian University for Foreigners.
• A four-week summer program of study of Spanish language and culture in Madrid, Spain.
• A year-round program in San Jose, Costa Rica in collaboration with the Forester International Institute. This flexible program of study of Spanish offers intensive courses from two weeks to three months.
• A summer program in Mexico. This program, offered in collaboration with the University of the Americas in Cholula, Mexico, provides participants with an opportunity to study Mexican culture and society and to visit many archeological sites.
• A four-week summer program of Greek language and culture in Northern Greece.
• A summer program in photography or cinematography conducted in Paris, France. (Class alternates each year.)
• A three-week to eight-week summer program in German language and culture in Berlin.
• A six-week summer program in Russian language and culture in Moscow.
• A fall semester program centered in Madrid, Spain in conjunction with the Europa Studies Center.
• A two, three, or four-week international summer school program at Cambridge University.

New study abroad opportunities are added each year. In addition to residential programs, USF offers a variety of study-tour programs managed by the Overseas Study Programs Office (CPR 468.).

These programs include intensive study on the Tampa campus prior to the travel segment. Recent programs have focused on Africa, the Caribbean, South America, France, Ireland, and Scotland.

The programs described in this section are approved study-abroad programs and all carry USF credits.

The University of South Florida also offers reciprocal exchange programs for students in the following countries: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, England (10 universities), Estonia, France (6 universities), Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico (4 universities), the Netherlands, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Venezuela, and Wales.

A sampling of residential or study-travel programs offered by other universities in the SUS follows: Administered by Florida A & M University: study and exchange programs to Haiti, Jamaica and Sri Lanka. Administered by Florida Atlantic University: study and exchange programs to Australia, China, Denmark, Finland, Lithuania, Poland, and Russia.

• Administered by Florida International University: study and exchange programs to the Bahamas, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Mexico, and Sweden.
• Administered by Florida State University: study and exchange programs to Australia, Barbados, Costa Rica, Eastern Europe, Italy, Korea, and Switzerland.
• Administered by the University of Central Florida: study and exchange programs to Austria, Canada, Chile, China, Korea, Russia and Switzerland.
• Administered by the University of Florida: study and exchange programs to Denmark, England, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Sweden, Taiwan and Venezuela.
• Administered by the University of North Florida: study and exchange programs to the Czech Republic, England, France and Ireland.
• Administered by the University of West Florida: study and exchange programs to Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, Germany, Israel, Japan, Norway and Taiwan.

Students who plan to participate in study abroad programs should consult their departmental advisors to determine whether the course of study they plan to pursue will be acceptable for meeting degree requirements.

Information about these and other programs, as well as advising on study abroad, may be obtained from the Overseas Information Library and the Overseas Study Programs Office in CPR 107, 974-4314; e-mail: jhale@lang.usf.edu

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Effective Date: Semester I, 1996