Home to lush landscapes and subtropical climate, South Africa is a dynamic country to explore. Marquette University offers a service learning student study abroad program in Cape Town, South Africa. The one-semester program immerses students in the diverse culture of South Africa. With a rigorous academic schedule, Marquette University will prepare a student to become a leader and "catalyst for positive change."
The first American accredited school in the Persian Gulf, the American University in Dubai offers student study abroad programs for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA. Students can take courses in a wide variety of areas such as interior design, Middle Eastern studies, accounting and engineering. Students studying abroad at the American University in Dubai will be housed in furnished on-campus apartments with private bathrooms.
Approximately half the size of South America, Brazil is a country rich in diversity because of its ancestral roots. Influenced by descendants from Africa, Portugal, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, a study abroad program in Brazil is popularly sought after. Through the Oswego State University of New York students have the opportunity to participate in a one-semester student study abroad program in Sao Paulo, the capital of Brazil. At the Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo, students will take courses in Portuguese beside Brazilian students. Housing is not included in the program costs, but assistance for housing is available through Oswego's resident director. This program is intended for students with a strong grasp of the Spanish language.
CAPA International Education offers a study abroad program in London, England, to undergraduate students. According to CAPA, it is the largest internship provider in London, allowing students to enhance their résumé with international experience. Students have the option of residing in a home with a British family or in a student apartment within greater London.