STUDY ABROAD
Study Abroad Office
Minné Hall, Room 207 (507-457-5546)
Lourdes Hall, Room 156 (507-453-2517)
www.winona.edu/studyabroad

A variety of Study Abroad options are available for students of at least sophomore standing who are interested in broadening their university experience and enhancing their resumes by including a living and learning experience in a foreign country. In addition to programs sponsored by WSU, students may select programs through other universities. Programs vary in location, length, cost, admission requirements, application deadlines, and focus; therefore, it is important to request the most recent and detailed information. 

WSU Study Abroad options include academic programs in the following international locations:

• China:  WSU has an exchange agreement with Hebei University of Technology in Tianjin, China. Students with good academic standing can take courses in Chinese language. They can also take a range of courses offered in English in the social sciences and business. Students have the option of attending for a semester, summer session, or a full academic year.
• Japan:   WSU has an exchange agreement with Akita International University in northern Japan. Students with good academic standing can take courses in Japanese language.  They can also take a wide range of courses offered in English in the social sciences, humanities, and business; many of these courses are applicable to the Global Studies major at WSU. Students have the option of attending for a semester, summer session, or a full academic year.
• Latin America:  This program is open to Social Work majors only during spring semester of their junior year.  WSU has an exchange agreement with the Center for Global Education at Augsburg College for a social work semester in Mexico every spring.
• South Korea:  WSU has an exchange agreement with Soonchunhyang University in Asan, South Korea. Students with good academic standing can take courses in Korean language. They can also take a range of courses offered in English that correspond to WSU Global Studies courses, which may lead to dual degrees. A paid internship as an English ambassador is also provided. Students have the option of attending for a semester or a full academic year.
• Spain:  WSU has an exchange agreement with the University of Granada's Modern Language Center located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. Students with good academic standing can take courses at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of Spanish; they can also coordinate courses through the Global Studies program.  Students have the option of attending for a semester, summer session, or a full academic year.

Early and careful planning for Study Abroad is important to ensure that students can maximize the academic and cultural benefit of the experience. All WSU-sanctioned programs that are one semester or more carry 12-15 credits per semester.  (Short-term study and tours carry fewer credits.)  To obtain preliminary information about Study Abroad, students may contact the Student Answer Center in Kryzsko Commons (457-2456).  For detailed information and application, go to the Study Abroad web address shown above.

Last Modified: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 15:40