Programs by Term: Summer Full + Traditional
BEIJING: CAPA
Traditional | Beijing, China
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
The CAPA Beijing Program offers students a unique opportunity to begin learning Mandarin Chinese, or to advance their existing Mandarin language skills rapidly throughout the semester. The program also has courses taught in English examining Chinese history and culture, and examining the role of China as an emerging global city. An academically challenging curriculum empowers participants to explore the history and traditions of this rich and ancient culture. All CAPA students will take a placement exam to determine their level of Chinese. All Chinese levels integrate sections on listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
BUENOS AIRES: CAPA – Universidad Austral
Traditional | , Argentina
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
The CAPA Buenos Aires Program provides students the opportunity to study Spanish while taking courses in art history, economics, history, international relations, literature, politics, and sociology, all of which are taught in English. The four-month semester program and six-week summer program are open to students of all language abilities. Students will have access to a variety of student events, and the CAPA staff will be available 24/7 along the way. This program is ideal for those who want to experience the culture of Buenos Aires firsthand.
GOLD COAST: Bond University
Traditional | Gold Coast, Australia
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
Bond University, located on the Gold Coast of Australia (one hour from Brisbane), offers students an opportunity to live and study with other Australian and international students at the first private university in Australia. Bond has a student population of only 2,600 and a student/faculty ratio of only 10:1. This allows students to receive personal attention from its faculty and interact closely with the entire college community.
Students are encouraged to partake in the multitude of activities both on and off-campus. Bond offers students courses in many Arts & Sciences disciplines. The Semester at Bond is purposely scheduled to be compatible with the academic calendar of "American, European, and Asian" universities.
ISTANBUL: CAPA
Traditional | , Turkey
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
The CAPA Istanbul Program allows students to take a range of courses in the social sciences, humanities, and the arts while also studying the Turkish language. The program provides students with an opportunity to study at a Turkish university while also encouraging them to explore the city of Istanbul. This program is open to students of all language abilities. All CAPA students will be given the option to participate in Erasmus Club activities with other international students.
PRAGUE: Charles University
Traditional | Prague, Czech Republic
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
Students will live and study at Charles University, located in the Old Town, the heart of the city. Students can choose from a structured list of mostly Arts & Sciences courses, taught in English, which focus mainly on Czech and Central European culture and language. Students are encouraged to take an intensive Czech language course to better their understanding of the Czech culture. Several field trips outside the city are also included.
SEOUL: CIEE
Traditional | Seoul, Korea
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
The CIEE Study Center at Yonsei University is designed to provide students with cross-cultural training by way of offering a range of courses in various disciplines, a co-curricular program that will take students within the city of Seoul and internationally to communities of the Korean Diaspora, and providing on-site staff to support the students during their time in Seoul, Korea.
WOODS HOLE: Sea Semester
Traditional | Woods Hole, U.S.
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
A summer Semester with the Sea Education Association (SEA) is unlike any other study abroad program. It combines an intensive four-week shore component in Woods Hole, MA with a four-week sea voyage either in the Atlantic/Caribbean or in the Pacific. (Depending on the time of year, some voyages may go to Nova Scotia). The interdisciplinary course work teaches more than just Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, and Oceanography; it teaches students about team work, cooperation, and seamanship. Students also learn how to sail a boat, from striking and setting sails to navigating and steering.
Note: This program fulfills most Arts & Sciences requirements for the Marine Studies minor. Please consult Peter Rosen in the Geology Department for more information.
XI’AN: Alliance for Global Education
Traditional | Xi'an, China
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
This program offers students 12 class hours per week of Chinese language as well as courses taught in English in several disciplines including ancient Chinese history, contemporary issues, art and anthropology. Students may enroll for a semester, summer, or academic year, or a combination of a semester and summer term. Students are encouraged to consider spending their second term in China in a different Alliance program to deepen their knowledge of China's regional diversity.
