Nonaffiliated Programs
CFANS strongly encourages students to participate in UofM-sponsored or affiliated programs, which have been vetted and approved by the Learning Abroad Center or another unit on campus. The UofM has close working relationships with hundreds of affiliated programs that are high quality in terms of academic standards, housing, cultural immersion, health and safety and administrative support services. CFANS will not support or approve student participation in nonaffiliated programs.
Programs
Africa and the Middle East
Senegal
MSID—International Development in Senegal
- Program focuses on international development in the context of Senegal through coursework in the first half of the semester and an internship project in the latter half.
- Work along-side host nationals on development projects
- Internships are individualized
Americas
Chile
- Abroad Winter Break in the Patagonia region of Chile; open to all students
- Experience the wildlife and mountains of beautiful and highly biodiverse Patagonia; co-create a community mural celebrating that.
- Engage in discussions that include the biophysical science of ecosystems and the human resource science of decisions.
- This program is led by Jim Perry, Professor in Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, and is approved for The Environment and Global Perspectives Liberal Education Themes.
Ecuador
MSID—International Development in Ecuador
- Program focuses on international development in the context of Ecuador through coursework in the first half of the semester and an internship project in the latter half.
- Work along-side host nationals on development projects
- Internships are individualized
Asia and Oceania
Thailand
MSID—International Development in Thailand
- Program type: Field Study
- Academic program built around grassroots development internships. Homestays and internship/research further enrich cultural immersion. Based in Chiang Mai but with internship options outside the city.
- Choice of course tracks and internship or research placements have focused on such areas as sustainability and the environment.
- Instruction is in English; no prior Thai language is required. Fall or Spring semester.
Additional Options to Consider
- 3-week, 3-credit programs at the 3000-level led by University of Minnesota faculty and staff over winter break or May session.
- Explore an exciting location and topic, Fulfill Liberal Education requirements, or earn major/minor credit.
- Combine on-campus instruction during the spring semester with a study abroad component during spring break, on a 3 credits, 1xxx level Seminar.
- Freshman Seminars Abroad are designed specifically for first-year students as an introduction to study abroad, an opportunity to explore an exciting location and topic, and likely fulfill a liberal education requirement.
- Check out additional LAC Instructor-led Seminars that might run over winter break, spring break, May, and summer sessions. They vary in length, dates, and content so students can find one that best fits their academic and professional goals.
- Begin your language study or work toward completing requirements for a language minor.
- Complete a semester of language on a short-term program or explore options to complete two or more semesters of language on semester-long program.