Students studying abroad in Japan.
Applications are now open to students interested in summer 2016 undergraduate study abroad programs from the MSU College of Education. The programs—including trips to European, African and Asian countries—take place between May and August 2016.
“[Study abroad] is a great way to have an unforgettable experience that helps make you a better student, and makes you more competitive in the job market,” said David Wong, associate professor of of Educational Psychology and Educational Technology and leader of the Japan program.
Here are the College of Education study abroad programs for summer 2016:
Ghana
Program name: Arts Education Across Cultures
Contact person: Joni Starr, starrj@msu.edu
Program dates: May 15 to June 17, 2016
Application reviews: Ongoing
Program website
Japan
Program name: A Day in the Life of Japan: Education, Popular Culture & Society
Contact person: David Wong, dwong@msu.edu
Program Dates: May 22 to June 12, 2016
Application review begins: Dec. 1, 2015
Program website (or learn more on the Office of Study Abroad website)
Netherlands
Program name: Learning, Technology & Culture in Europe
Contact person: Day Greenberg, green106@msu.edu
Program dates: May 14 to June 4, 2015
Application review begins: Dec. 1, 2015
Program website (or learn more on the Office of Study Abroad website)
South Africa
Program name: Cross-cultural Teaching Abroad
Contact person: Corvell Cranfield, cranfiel@msu.edu
Program dates: July 6 to August 20, 2016
Application reviews: Ongoing
Program website
Information for scholarships and financial aid for these programs is also available. Students interested in the Teacher Education Study Abroad Scholarship can learn more about the application process at this website. Additional funding opportunities, including the Dean’s Scholarship for Undergraduate Study Abroad and the newly created Ian J. Render Memorial Scholarship for Study Abroad to South Africa, can be found at the Office of International Studies in Education website.