At the Whitehead School, students are encouraged to participate in study abroad programs, which provide students with an invaluable and rewarding opportunity to experience other cultures, improve foreign language skills, and practice diplomacy.
University Study Abroad Opportunities:Undergraduate students have access to a network of international programs that stretches across all continents including places such as Russia, Spain, France, Poland, Puerto Rico and Japan. In addition, undergraduate and graduate students participate in conferences, seminars, programs and internships abroad including places such as South Africa, Ireland, Russia, Indonesia, Italy, and Argentina.
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Whitehead School International Study Opportunities:The Whitehead School sponsors unique study seminars, where the theory and practice of diplomacy converge. Each trip offers an intensive study of international affairs in a key institution or region. During each three-credit course, students are immersed in political, social, economic and cultural issues as a diplomatic delegation. Students maintain a demanding itinerary and are received by dignitaries and high-ranking officials at every destination. These seminars, led by the Dean and faculty of the Whitehead School, have included the following.
Our European Union Seminar visits Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Germany, and the Netherlands. Students learn about EU governance and Europe’s trans-Atlantic relations through briefings by EU institutions and partners including NATO, European Parliament, European Court of Justice, US Mission to the EU, and the European Union Court of Human Rights.
The Cyprus Seminar explores conflict from the Green Line, which divides the island and is maintained by UN Peacekeepers. Students study Cyprus’ accession to the European Union and its role in the Cyprus conflict. Students are received by the President of Cyprus, the Turkish government, the President of the Cyprus Parliament, the UN Envoy, and EU Delegate.
The China Seminar investigates the opportunities and challenges of China’s rise through visits to Beijing and Shanghai. Students engage officials at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Suzhou Industrial Park, US Embassy, American Chamber of Commerce, and more.
The African Union Seminar examines conflicts in Africa and the AU’s role in conflict resolution from the AU headquarters in Ethiopia. A tour of rural Ethiopia provides students with first-hand experience of Africa’s development and security needs. Students are received by the AU Commissioner, the UN Economic Commission for Africa, the US Embassy, USAID, and the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The United Nations Intensive Summer Study Program brings students to United Nations Headquarters in New York. Through extensive contact with UN diplomats and officials, participants are exposed to the inner workings of this vital organization and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities it faces.
