Students interested in studying abroad can set up an appointment with the director of International Education, JoAnn Bennett. During your interview, the director will be able to inform you of your many options for studying abroad, and how studying abroad can fit into your academic program.
The possibilities are only limited by your own initiative and the limitations of your major. Wittenberg students have spent time abroad studying in Buddhist temples; others have studied on the safari in Kenya. The majority of students choose to go to Europe or Asia, but the choices are certainly not limited to these destinations. There are more than 40 options in countries all over the world.
The programs: Wittenberg is affiliated with programs which are operated by American consortia such as
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The University enrolls students directly into these programs. The following list is representative of programs available.
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Wittenberg participates in study programs in which students here and abroad exchange places while enrolled in their home institutions. If selected by the University and linguistically qualified, the student may enroll directly in the
Internships Abroad: Competent students who plan well in advance may arrange work-study internships abroad. Through this program some have pursued urban development in Guatemala, citizen action efforts in Berlin, special education in Sweden, banking in Hong Kong, and international trade in Taiwan. Summer Study Abroad: Wittenberg: Depending on the program you choose, summer options may be available. Summer programs range in length, cost and location. Wittenberg also offers many of its own summer programs led by Wittenberg Faculty members. Recent sites include: Moscow, Russia; Paris, France; Havana, Cuba; Wittenberg, Germany; Cuernavaca, Mexico; Lesotho, South Africa; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Rome, Italy. Other Study Abroad: In addition to programs which the University operates or with which it affiliates, other programs administered by US colleges and universities are available to Wittenberg students depending on approval by the Faculty Committee on International Education. |