Study Abroad
Earn Credit While Living in a Different Country
About study abroad
Studying abroad allows students to earn academic credit while experiencing the adventure and exhilaration of living in a new place. The International Education Study Abroad program at Normandale Community College is offered in collaboration with EGL (Education for Global Learning), partnership with University of Wisconsin, River Falls, and Normandale faculty led programs.
Learn more
Are you thinking about taking advantage of one of the Study Abroad opportunities? You can explore each program in depth using this web site, or you may simply contact Dan Creed or your school's EGL Representative to find the information you need. Additionally, you may find brochures and other printables as well as links to external resources using the Downloads & Links box at the top-right corner of every page.
Why Study Abroad?
We live in a very globalized world and having study abroad experience gives students an edge in the marketplace. Many companies are multinational and they are looking for individuals who have a worldview, who understand the sensitives regarding culture, heritage, tradition and religion.
Many four-year institutions are now requiring a study abroad experience, including Carlson School of Business. A study abroad experience at Normandale can be applied to most schools' requirement.
2012 - 2014 Semester Programs
Scotland
Live and study in a 300 year-old castle in Dalkeith, Scotland, six miles from Edinburgh. Go to www.uwrf.edu/wis for application and information. Cost approximately $7800 including room and board, and tuition. Airfare is separate.
Deadline for spring 2013 is November 1, 2012.
Singapore
Study in a cosmopolitan city that offers a world-class living environment.
Semester programs offered in fall and spring as well as summer sessions. Go to www.ace.edu.sg for cost and deadlines.
Costa Rica
Spring semester 2014.
This is an EGL program hosted by Ridge Water College. For information on cost and courses, contact tom.rapp@ridgewater.edu, 320-222-5633.
Spain/Eduardo
Study Spanish in several destinations through Mankato State University (MSU). For cost and program information contact JamesGrabowski@mnsu.edu or go to www.sampere.es
China
Experience China! Set in beautiful Hangzhou, "Experience China" provides a rich, cultural immersion with the comfort and safety of an organized and well-staffed international learning community. Fall and spring semesters offered. Go to www.uwrf.edu/experiencechina for application and information.
Deadline for spring 2013 is November 15, 2012.
Short-Term Programs
2013 Travel
Food is Culture (ANTH 1900 / HLTH 1900) – March 8 - 16, 2013 (Spring Break). Costs; approximately $4213 plus tuition (3 credits). Learn about cultural behaviors and/or nutrition and health while visiting Germany, Switzerland, and France. Contact Vicki Erdmann at vicki.erdmann@normandale.edu (952-358-8375) or Susan Krook at susan.krook@normandale.edu (952-358-8178) for information and application.
Communications Italy and Greece May 18 - May 27, 2013 (with option to add on three days in the Greek Islands). For information to enroll, log onto the EF College Study web site: http://www.efcollegestudytours.com/. Scroll down to red box, "Enroll Today" or "Check out my Professor's Tour." Type in the tour number (1249481). The information will appear.
Global Health Perspective - May 22 - June 1, 2013. Costs; approximately $1865 plus air fare and tuition (3 credits). This is a service learning project that allows students to work and serve in the Central American country of Belize. Contact Mary Renquist at mary.renquist@normandale.edu or 952-358-8739 for information and application
Business in Russia (BUSN 900 ) June 17 - 25, 2013. Early application deadline is November 30, 2011. Study and compare the business models between American and Russian businesses while visiting Moscow and St. Petersburg. Cost is approximately $3,540 plus tuition (3 credits). Contact Dan Creed at 952-358-8689 or dan.creed@normandale.edu for information and application.
Irish Literature Landscape and Culture (ENGL 1900 10) - July 5 - 13, 2013. Costs: approximately $4,000 plus tuition (3 credits). Study the rich literary tradition, history, landscape and culture of Ireland. Contact Patrick ODonnell at patrick.odonnell@normandale.edu or 952-358-8684.
2014 Travel
BUSN in Hong Kong (BUSN 2900 20) - March 8-14, 2014. Costs; approximately $3,400 plus tuition (3 credits). Study abroad in one of the financial capitals of the world (Hong Kong) and visit one of the entertainment cities of the world (Macau). Contact Dan Creed at dan.creed@normandale.edu or 952-358-8689 for information and application or sign-up online at www.passports.com (tour #DCREED2013-2).
History of Europe (HIST 2900) - May 20 - 30, 2014. Costs: approximately $ . plus tuition (3 credits). Study the history of Europe with stops in England, France, and Germany. Contact Bernard Maegi at bernard.maegi@normandale.edu or 952-358-8681.