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 in the College of Education and Community Innovation:
Consider student teaching placements abroad through COST

KEEP IN MIND

• Study abroad can help you pursue a range of courses and curriculum and understand Social Studies 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 Social Studies capstone requirement at GVSU.
• Courses will be evaluated on a case to case basis through the course equivalency process.

For those interested in combining their study abroad experience with service learning or an internship, or looking to focus solely on an internship or service learning, there are many options. Customized internships are available in a few locations through GVSU internships, as well as other programs such as ELAP and World Endeavors. Learn more about internships here.

Department Contact

Carolyn Shapiro-Shapin
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
D-1-150 Mackinac Hall
(616) 331-3445

[email protected]