Global Semester: World Cultures

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing
• Hong Kong: 
Hong Kong
• Shanghai: 
Shanghai

  Cyprus

Agia Napa (Ayia Napa),  Larnaca,  Limassol,  Nicosia (Lefkosia),  Paphos (Pafos)

  Greece

• Athens: 
Athinai (Athens)

  India

• New Delhi: 
New Delhi

  Italy

• Florence: 
Florence
• Rome: 
Roma (Rome)
• Venice: 
Venice

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: (Spring) Late Jan-Late May, (Fall) Early Sep-Mid Dec

Description: This program brings students to four of the greatest cultures and civilizations that the world has ever known: Greece, Rome, India and China. The cumulative artistic, philosophical, religious, cultural and social output of these societies is staggering and has exerted a tremendous influence on the underpinnings of Western and Eastern civilization.

The program aims to balance study of the historical aspects of these societies with a more modern appreciation of cultural and societal differences. We are entering a modern era of globalization where the United States, Europe and Asia will play important and complementary roles.

By reflecting on the historical and cultural traditions that have built these societies, students develop a deeper appreciation of cultural similarities and differences. As the world becomes "smaller" and we interact more across cultures, the ability to adapt to and bridge these cultural differences becomes an increasingly important skill set.

Highlights:
- A high quality interdisciplinary academic curriculum
- Site visits to great historical, cultural and political landmarks
- Local cultural immersion
- Strong local support
- Courses taught in English
- Earn 15 credits toward your degree
- Inclusive fees and great program value

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please check our website for up-to-date program fees and costs

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Global Learning Semesters's Mission Statement: Global Learning Semesters operates transformative semester and summer study abroad programs for college students that blend accredited academic coursework with extensive co-curricular travel. Our mission is to prepare North American students to be leaders in an increasingly interconnected world. We aim to build competence- anyone attending college today will collaborate or compete with people and companies from around the world over the course of his or her career. It is difficult for someone to be effective in this global environment without some intercultural competencies and an awareness of current international issues. Lastly, we specifically aim to maintain affordable study abroad options within our network of programs.

Year Founded: 1981