Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Abroad

PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS

The programs highlighted on this page may be a good fit for students studying Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Students who are majoring in WGS who wish to study abroad should aim to complete their elective requirements during their time abroad. WGS students are not limited to these programs or locations. The Padnos International center is happy to help WGS students find study abroad opportunities that meet thier requirements or desried location.

SEMESTER AND ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS

Country

Program

Program Type

Notes

Courses

Australia

For more information or to apply, check out the Macquarie program brochure

Exchange

Macquarie University (MU) in Sydney

Pre-approved courses

Canada 

For more information or to apply, Check out the Concordia program brochure 

Exchange

Concordia University

Pre-approved courses

Costa Rica 

For more information or to apply, check out the GVSU in Costa Rica program brochure 

Provider

This is a GVSU signature program, featuring discounts and additional support for GV students. This program is also available to students during their freshman year. 

Pre-approved courses

Denmark

For more information or to apply, check out the DIS program brochure

Provider

DIS Copenhagen

Available Courses

Japan

For more information or to apply, check out the ICU program borchure

Exchange

International Christian University (ICU) in Tokyo

This program is only offered for a full Academic Year

Pre-approved courses

Netherlands

For more information or to apply, check out the SIT program brochure

Provider

SIT Study Abroad: Netherlands: International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender

Available courses

South Korea

For more information or to apply, check out the GVSU in South Korea program brochure  

Provider

This is a GVSU Signature program, featuring additonal support and discounts for GVSU students. This program is also available to students during their freshman year. 

Pre-approved courses

Thailand

For more information or to apply, check out the TEAN program brochure 

Provider

Mahidol University International College (MUIC)

Pre-approved courses

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Country

Program

Program Type

Notes

Courses

Netherlands

For more information or to apply, check out the SIT program brochure
 

Provider

SIT Study Abroad Netherlands: Human Trafficking, Sex Trade, & Modern Slavery in Europe (Summer)

Available courses

Scandinavia

For more information or to apply, check out the DIS program brochure

Provider

DIS Summer in Stockholm or Copenhagen

Available courses

South Korea

For more information or to apply, check out the GVSU in South Korea program brochure  

Provider

This is a GVSU Signature program, featuring discounts and additional support for GV students. This program is also available to students during their freshman year. 

Pre-approved Courses


RESTRICTIONS

RESTRICTIONS

  • WGS 300 research methods must be taken at Grand Valley.
  • WGS 495 capstone must be taken at Grand Valley. 
  • Courses must have significant feminist content although they need not necissarily be listed under WGS studies coonect with the department contact for more information. 

INTERNSHIPS

Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in a Women, Gender, and Sexuality internship abroad.

Internships Abroad

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EXPLORE OTHER PROGRAM OPTIONS

There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:

Browse More Programs

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Brooks College Scholarship for Study Abroad 

Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page

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DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Jennifer Jameslyn

[email protected]

260 LMH

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