Non-Meredith Semester & Summer Programs
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In order to offer the widest variety of options to our students, Meredith has established relationships with a number of educational institutions who operate study abroad programs for U.S. college students. These organizations offer study abroad opportunities in many different countries around the world. Visit their web sites (listed below) to learn more about the programs they offer. We realize that the number of programs can be overwhelming. Please feel free to contact the Office of International Programs for an appointment to discuss the options available that might best meet your interests. Our advisors will be happy to help you identify the organizations and programs that would be most suitable for you. Once you have decided on an appropriate program. Please contact the Office of International Programs for an application. Your participation must be approved by the OIP prior to participation in any study abroad experience. For non-Meredith programs students must be earning a 2.5 cumulative Meredith GPA and be in good social and financial standing with the college. Application deadlines for non-Meredith programs follow this general schedule: Summer/Fall applications are typically due on March 1st and Spring applications on October 1st. Please see the Office of International Programs for more information about application deadlines and submission requirements. Students participating in non-Meredith programs pay their program fees directly to the program provider. Financial aid from the college is available to assist in paying for these costs, students should meet with a financial aid advisor to learn the details of this process. In addition, Meredith College bills an administrative fee of $400 for students who elect to study abroad on a non-Meredith program. |
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Arcadia University's College of Global Studies has been sending students abroad for over 60 years. Program offerings focus in a variety disciplines in a wide range of countries. Arcadia also offers structured internships in a variety of locations and disciplines. Recently, Meredith students have studied in Scotland, South Africa, and Australia. |
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As one might guess from the name, Globalinks offers programs all over the world, with particular locations in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Europe, and Asia. Both in the English and non-English speaking locations, students are typically directly enrolled in the universities. Thus, academic credit is available in numerous disciplines. The Euroscholars program may be of particular interest to students who want to do research abroad. Globalinks also provides a variety of internship opportunities for students who wish to gain hands-on work experience in conjunction with their classes.
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Brethren Colleges Abroad offers students the opportunity to explore the world and make difference through their innovative study abroad programs that focus on social justice and community involvement. BCA offers both traditional study abroad programs as well as internships in 17 different locations around the world.
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The Council on International Educational Exchange offers an extensive range of programs that span the globe. Typically program sites offer language study from beginning to advanced levels. Direct enrollment at universities is available for advanced language students. CIEE programs in Alcala & Alicante, Spain; Istanbul, Turkey; Gaborone, Botswana; Paris, France; Santiago, Dominican Republic; and Capetown, South Africa have been of interest to Meredith Students in recent years.
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Since 1950, The Institute for the International Education of Students has provided students with high-quality academic study abroad programs and internship opportunities that foster intercultural development. Meredith students have studied with IES in Melbourne, Australia; Vienna, Austria; Quito, Ecuador; London, England; Paris, France; and Dublin, Ireland and Tokyo, Japan. |
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The Institute for Study Abroad at Butler University offers a wide range of programs in English-speaking and Spanish-Speaking destinations. Their programs typically involve direct enrollment at local universities, with additional excursions and activities organized by program staff. Meredith students have recently studied with the Institute in Costa Rica & Mendoza, Argentina; Adelaide, Townsville & Perth, Australia; Canterbury & London, England; Ballyvaughan & Maynooth, Ireland; Derry, Northern Ireland; and Wellington, New Zealand. |
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The School for Field Studies is well known for it's programs focusing on research in environmental studies. Students participating in their programs gain hands-on experience working in scientific field stations. SFS programs focus on areas such as marine biology, animal and wildlife management, rainforest ecosystems, and sustainability and development. Meredith students have participated in research with SFS in Mexico, Kenya, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. |
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SIT Study Abroad is well-known for innovative study abroad programs, often in non-traditional locations. They take an interdisciplinary approach to their academic programs which include self-directed research on a topic of the student's choosing. SIT programs cover a range of themes that Meredith students may find of interest, including gender studies, global health, environmental studies, social justice, development, and the arts. Meredith students have recently participated in programs in Peru and Morocco. |
