History
There are many approaches to studying history. Study abroad offers students the distinct opportunity to experience various historical contexts and sites thus enabling a unique perspective on the understanding of countries and cultures. Imagine learning about Buddhism while sipping butter tea with Tibetan monks in the Himalayas, participating in a cultural program at Kolkata, doing archival study on the Middle East at Ankara, or visiting historical sites in Jamaica. The possibilities are endless.
Italy
Students interested in combining their study abroad experience with an internship, or those looking to focus solely on an internship, have many options. Customized internships are available in a few locations through GVSU internships, as well as other programs such as ELAP and World Endeavors
Academic Advice
Students should meet with their academic adviser at least three months prior to departing for their program.
Consider fulfilling your Issues General Education requirement abroad. Find out how!
For students interested in teaching:
Consider student teaching placements abroad through COST
Keep in Mind
- Study abroad can help you pursue a range of courses and curriculum and understand History from an international perspective from different historical contexts: through texts, artifacts, visits to museums and historical sites, media etc.
- Once you have selected a program, be sure to meet with your adviser at least three months prior to departing for your program.
- Be sure to explore both GVSU and external options by browsing the Program Suggestions below. Students are not limited to GVSU study abroad programs.
- There are several opportunities to intern and or volunteer while abroad.
- Students are also able to fulfill General Education requirements abroad, including their General Education Issues requirement.
Restrictions
- It is recommended that students fulfill the History capstone requirement at GVSU.
- Courses will be evaluated on a case to case basis through the course equivalency process.
Program Suggestions
You are not limited to the program options listed below.
Explore other external options by using the search engines listed below.
GVSU Programs
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External Programs
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Explore Other Program Options
Not finding a program on this list that meets your needs? Explore other options.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
GVSU Frances Anne Kelleher Memorial Scholarship
Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page.
Internships
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To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please view the “How to Request Course Equivalencies” page. For more information email Department Contact below.
Department Contact
Carolyn Shapiro-Shapin
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
D-1-150 Mackinac Hall
(616) 331-3445