Learning Abroad Center

Programs Open to Non-UofM Students

Africa & Middle East

Senegal

Intensive French in Senegal

Africa & Middle East
LAC Program
Study Abroad Center
Winter Break
Summer Session

Study the French language while you explore Senegal, a fascinating country seen as a bridge between Africa and the West.

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MSID—Entrepreneurship in Senegal

Africa & Middle East
LAC Program
Experiential Learning
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Study the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship in Dakar, the metropolitan and cosmopolitan capital of Senegal. Deepen your understanding of Senegal's economic structure through a 6-week internship or research placement that will increase your understanding of microfinance and social entrepreneurship, as well as the role the Senegalese culture and history plays in these areas.

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MSID—Health in Senegal

Africa & Middle East
LAC Program
Experiential Learning
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Learn about the differences between the American health system and the Senegalese health system, as well as the unique health challenges Senegal faces. Get hands-on experience with a 6-week internship or research project, measuring the management and prevention of disease, studying hygiene and community health, or rural vs. urban health care facilities.

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MSID—Human Rights in Senegal

Africa & Middle East
LAC Program
Experiential Learning
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Study human rights in Senegal. The melting pot culture makes it the perfect location to analyze and learn about human rights issues and the development of human rights policies. Participate in a 6-week internship or research project working directly with the Senegalese people to further immerse yourself in the rich history of Senegal. 

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MSID—International Development in Senegal

Africa & Middle East
LAC Program
Experiential Learning
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Study international development in Senegal—a fascinating country seen as a bridge between Africa and the West—while improving your French language skills. The program includes a six-week internship or research project with a grassroots organization focused on entrepreneurship, health, human rights, or sustainability.

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MSID—Sustainability in Senegal

Africa & Middle East
LAC Program
Experiential Learning
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Study sustainability, climate change, and sustainable development in Senegal, the land of "eternal spring." You will also participate in a 6-week internship or research project, allowing you to focus your studies on a unique sustainability topic (i.e., work on a farm monitoring irrigation, improving agricultural techniques, promoting organic agriculture).

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Americas

Argentina

Study & Intern in Buenos Aires

Americas
LAC Program
Study Abroad Center
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Winter Break
Spring Semester
May Session
Summer Session

Explore the vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere of Buenos Aires, a city of 15.5 million porteños. Focus on intensive Spanish, business, global studies, psychology, or more to expand your Argentine knowledge beyond tango and fútbol.

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Ecuador

Intensive Spanish in Ecuador

Americas
LAC Program
Study Abroad Center
Winter Break
Summer Session

Study the Spanish language while you explore Ecuador, a country known for its remarkable geographic and biological diversity.

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MSID—Entrepreneurship in Ecuador

Americas
LAC Program
Experiential Learning
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Study economically viable business activities driven by a strong social mission, while focusing on economic and social activities of surrounding Ecuadorian communities. Improve your Spanish language skills with a 6-week internship or research placement in the capital and economic epicenter of Ecuador, Quito.

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MSID—Health in Ecuador

Americas
LAC Program
Experiential Learning
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Study the unique and complex blend of traditional Andean health practices with newer Western medicine healthcare ideologies and policies in Ecuador. Practice your Spanish language skills through a 6-week internship or research placement that will give you hands-on experience in the Ecuadorian healthcare industry. 

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MSID—Human Rights in Ecuador

Americas
LAC Program
Experiential Learning
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Learn about human rights issues, development models, and globalization in the culturally rich country of Ecuador. With an extensive indigenous history and an array of diverse peoples, Ecuador serves as the ideal location to improve your Spanish language skills and participate in a 6-week internship or research project.

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MSID—International Development in Ecuador

Americas
LAC Program
Experiential Learning
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Study international development in Ecuador—a country with a blend of indigenous and Spanish colonial influences—while improving your Spanish language skills. The program includes a 6-week internship or research project with a grassroots organization focused on entrepreneurship, health, human rights, or sustainability.

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MSID—Sustainability in Ecuador

Americas
LAC Program
Experiential Learning
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Explore sustainable development and indigenous practices when you participate in a 6-week internship or research project focused on sustainability, while also immersing yourself in the Spanish language and Ecuadorian culture.

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Summer in Ecuador

Americas
LAC Program
Study Abroad Center
Summer Session

Learn advanced Spanish during the summer in Quito, Ecuador, where old meets new and where cultures come together.

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Mexico

Study Abroad in Mexico

Americas
LAC Program
Study Abroad Center
Winter Break

Improve your Spanish in small classes with dynamic and attentive teachers. Live with a host family. Immerse yourself in the culture of Mexico. Visit ancient Aztec ruins. Explore the Palacio de Cortes and the murals of Diego Rivera.

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Asia & Oceania

New Zealand

University Study in New Zealand: University of Auckland

Asia & Oceania
LAC Program
University Study
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Calendar Year
Spring Semester

Study at a diverse, urban university with a reputation for excellence in the sciences, engineering, and research in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city.

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South Korea

University Study in South Korea: Korea University, Seoul

Asia & Oceania
LAC Program
University Study
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Winter Break
Calendar Year
Spring Semester
Summer Session

One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in East Asia, Korea University offers the opportunity to study alongside Korean and international students in the rising metropolis of Seoul. With 24 colleges and divisions, KU offers coursework taught in English by world-class faculty, in virtually any field.

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Thailand

MSID—Entrepreneurship in Thailand

Asia & Oceania
LAC Program
Experiential Learning
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

From local agricultural businesses to bustling cities, compare and contrast different entrepreneurial practices in Thailand. Examine the history and development of entrepreneurship in Thailand, and study the challenges Thai industry faces in the 21st Century.

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MSID—Health in Thailand

Asia & Oceania
LAC Program
Experiential Learning
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Challenge your Western healthcare beliefs in the heart of Chiang Mai, Thailand, where traditional and holistic medicinal practices are practiced alongside modern approaches to healthcare. Learn about these indigenous practices from Thai instructors, and work alongside community members to better understand the healthcare systems of Thailand.

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MSID—Human Rights in Thailand

Asia & Oceania
LAC Program
Experiential Learning
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Learn about human rights policies and issues in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on a 6-week internship or research project. Work directly with ethnic minority groups in the picturesque mountains, study gender equality near lush rice paddies, or advocate with human rights groups  in Chiang Mai's red-light district. 

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MSID—International Development in Thailand

Asia & Oceania
LAC Program
Experiential Learning
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Study international development in Thailand, the only southeast Asian country not colonized by European powers and a hub of manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. The program includes a six-week internship or research project with a grassroots organization focused on entrepreneurship, health, human rights, or sustainability.

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MSID—Sustainability in Thailand

Asia & Oceania
LAC Program
Experiential Learning
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Study sustainability practices, resource management, and the effects of climate change in the stunning landscape around Chiang Mai, Thailand. Spend your days and nights surrounded by the natural wonders of the forests and the fields, the elephants and the agriculture, and learn alongside the local communities that are working to preserve Thailand's natural landscape.

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Europe

France

Business in France

Europe
LAC Program
Study Abroad Center
University Study
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Study in this vibrant city with a centuries-old history of intellectual advances and social tolerance. Take business classes in English and/or French alongside French and international students and enjoy the college-town atmosphere, nightlife, and student-centered community.

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Education in France

Europe
LAC Program
Experiential Learning
Study Abroad Center
University Study
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Earn credit towards your Teaching license in Early Childhood or Elementary Education while studying in this vibrant city with a centuries-old history of intellectual advances and social tolerance. Examine French education practices and complete required teaching field experience hours through teaching English in a French school.

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Engineering in France

Europe
LAC Program
Study Abroad Center
University Study
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Experience the exciting hub of modern technological industries alongside historic traditions while studying engineering in Montpellier, France.

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Language & Culture in Southern France

Europe
LAC Program
Study Abroad Center
University Study
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer Session

Study in Montpellier, with a centuries-old history of intellectual advances and social tolerance. Enjoy the college-town atmosphere, nightlife, and student-centered community. Choose beginning through advanced French language courses as well as courses in humanities, engineering, sciences, and business.

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Youth Development & Psychology in France

Europe
LAC Program
Experiential Learning
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Earn credit in this cohort-based program toward your Developmental Psychology or Psychology degree while studying in this vibrant city with a centuries-old history of intellectual advances and social tolerance.

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Ireland

University Study in Ireland: University of Limerick

Europe
LAC Program
University Study
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer Session

Study in Ireland’s third-largest city at the University of Limerick, considered one of Ireland’s most beautiful campuses. The University offers innovative academics, state-of-the-art sports facilities, and a vibrant campus life.

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Italy

Art & Design in Florence

Europe
LAC Program
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Develop and improve your art and design in Italy skills through immersive coursework, excursions to exhibitions, collaborating with contemporary Florentine artists, and walking the same streets as historical artists such as Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci.

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Design in Sicily

Europe
LAC Program
Info Session
Study Abroad Center
Summer Session

Use the coastal town of Siracusa, Sicily as inspiration and context for your design courses. Engage in the design process with local and international designers through intensive design workshops, explore image-making with the city as your backdrop, and delve into the Italian culture through your coursework and excursions.

 

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Study & Intern in Florence

Europe
LAC Program
Waitlist
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester

Learn or improve your Italian while strolling the streets of Michelangelo and Dante. Study art in world-famous museums and work side by side with locals as an intern. Explore contemporary and historical issues facing Italy through excursions around Tuscany, and a study tour to Sicily.

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Summer in Sicily

Europe
LAC Program
Study Abroad Center
Summer Session

Spend your summer in Siracusa, Sicily, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, studying topics of importance to contemporary Sicily such as human rights and migration, international law, and marine biology and ecology. Participate in a research project with a local organization.

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Spain

Computer Science in Madrid

Europe
LAC Program
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
May Session
Summer Session

Live, study, and gain internship experience in Madrid, Spain's alluring and lively capital city. Make progress on Computer Science coursework, immerse yourself in Spanish culture, and enjoy all that this captivating city has to offer.

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Cross-Cultural Health in Spain

Europe
LAC Program
Study Abroad Center
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer Session

Head back in time in Toledo, a charming Medieval walled city. If you are a pre-med, pre-nursing, public health, or health services management student with a background in Spanish, this program is geared toward you. You’ll gain a cross-cultural view of health care and hone your Spanish language skills.

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Psychology & Research in Madrid

Europe
LAC Program
Study Abroad Center
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
May Session
Summer Session

Study psychology and gain research experience in Madrid, Spain's alluring and lively capital city.

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Study & Intern in Madrid

Europe
LAC Program
Study Abroad Center
University Study
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer Session

Live, study, and gain internship experience in Madrid, Spain's alluring and lively capital city. Take excursions to historic Toledo, immerse yourself in Spanish culture, and enjoy all that this captivating city has to offer.

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Study & Intern in Toledo

Europe
LAC Program
Study Abroad Center
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
May Session
Summer Session

Live and study in a charming Medieval walled city. Improve your Spanish language skills. Intern at banks, governmental bureaus, hospitals, and libraries. Wander the winding streets to discover historical attractions and breathtaking vistas. In your free time, explore the rest of Spain and Europe.

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