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Semester or Year-Length Study Abroad through Warren Wilson College
Warren Wilson College holds exchange agreements or partnerships with institutions in a number of countries. Students who apply for a semester or year-length study abroad program work closely with academic advisors and the Office of the Registrar to insure the smooth transition of transfer credit. We recommend that students begin preparing for study abroad at least one year in advance. Warren Wilson professors and International Programs staff are available to counsel on the opportunities that are available each year as well as what programs might work best for specific interests and major areas of study.
Most study abroad applications are due by mid February for the following fall semester, or by mid September for following spring admission. Students contemplating participating in program of study abroad should have a minimum QPA of 3.0 unless otherwise indicated. Program fees vary. As with short-term study abroad courses, all students are required to follow application procedures and attend International Programs orientation sessions.
China: Liaocheng University or Capital Normal University
The International Programs Office is happy to announce Warren Wilson's new partnership with Liaocheng University. Qualified Warren Wilson students will have the opportunity to spend a semester studying Chinese language and culture in this highly immersive program. Liaocheng University is located in Shandong province, an area not commonly visited by Western tourists or students. We also hope to welcome Liaocheng students under this new exchange agreement to Warren Wilson next fall.
Students interested in studying at Liaocheng University for the fall 2009 semester should apply for the program by February 15. Please contact the International Programs Office for more details.
Warren Wilson College also cooperates with Wake Forest University and the South Atlantic States Association for Asian and African Studies Program to offer an excellent program based in Beijing. Students study Chinese at Capital Normal University as well as Chinese culture with extracurricular opportunities to study Taiji, cooking, calligraphy, or painting in the Chinese tradition and travel to sites that include the Great Wall, the Ming Tombs, and visits to factories and rural villages with cultural events. Students may choose a Chinese roommate and have different options for the midterm break. Recommended 3.5 Q.P.A. Scholarships may be available to eligible students. Visit the SASASAAS website for more information.
England: London or Oxford
The London Semester Program is housed in the Kensington campus of Imperial College and is well suited for students who wish to study abroad in an urban and familiar American-style classroom setting. Students desiring more cross-cultural experiences may choose to participate in the program?s internship program, take part in Imperial College clubs, or enroll in an additional course offered by Imperial College. Students live in neighborhood flats in an exciting section of London where they can easily walk to museums, theaters, shopping and tube stations for reaching destinations all over the city. The program includes frequent field trips to such places as Stratford-upon-Avon, Stonehenge and other interesting sites. Scholarships are often available for this program--please inquire with International Programs staff. Applicants should possess a minimum QPA of 2.5. For more information, visit the Semester in London website.
The Oxford Honors Program invites applications from WWC's top academic achievers (at least a 3.5 QPA). Students will be welcomed by one of the 36 Oxford colleges as affiliate members of the Junior Common Room. WWC students typically study two or three carefully chosen subjects working one-on-one with Oxford tutors or dons while enjoying full access to most facilities. Some educational excursions during the term are included. Placement in this program is very competitive, and slots may not be available in every academic year. Students may participate in this particular program for the fall semester only. Applications are due by February 15 for the following fall. Visit the Oxford Study Abroad Programme's website for more information.
France: Universite Catholique de l'Ouest
Qualified students with a strong background in French may study for a semester or a year at this university in Angers located in the heart of the Loire Valley. Students are required to register for further French language study while also pursuing courses offered in a wide variety of subjects at this university. All courses are offered in French, so it is advisable only for students with advanced language skills. Placement has been limited in this program. Slots may not be available in every academic year. Visit Universite Catholique de l'Oeust's website for more information.
Germany: University of Trier-Birkenfeld Environmental Campus
Warren Wilson College's partnership with the Environmental Campus of the Trier University of Applied Sciences in Germany provides a special opportunity in particular for science, business and language majors. With advance planning, students may also prepare research projects at WWC and continue them in Europe under the supervision of WWC and Birkenfeld faculty, in addition to attending courses. German language skills are strongly recommended. Birkenfeld is located in the beautiful Mosel River area of western Germany, close to the borders of France and Luxembourg. For more information, visit Trier University's website.
Japan: Kansai Gaidai University
Situated between Kyoto and Osaka, the university offers a strong Asian Studies program particularly suited to students seeking experience in a Japanese milieu. Students are offered options for language study, as well as an immersion in Japanese culture, language, business, history and the arts. Many courses are taught in English. Home stays are possible and some scholarships are available through the university. Visit Kansai Gaidai's Asian Studies website for more information.
Korea:Hannam University
South Korea has emerged as an important economic and political force on the world stage. Qualified students may spend a summer, semester or year studying in Daejeon, South Korea at Hannam University. Foreign students typically attend classes at the Center for Korean Language and Korean Studies. Intensive Korean language study is at the heart of this program. Students may also choose from courses taught in English in Korean literature, history, culture, business and economics.
Northern Ireland: Queen's University Belfast and University of Ulster
Warren Wilson is a member of the Irish-American Scholars Program, enabling us to establish two close partner institutions in Northern Ireland that offer many academic programs in a traditional British educational environment. The Queen's University Belfast is renowned for research in Irish Studies, politics, music and archaeology, among other specialties. The University of Ulster (four different campuses) has many strong liberal arts offerings, but is particularly known for business and management, sciences, health and education. Students normally enroll in several courses per semester and live on or near campus in dormitories or shared flats. For more information, visit the Queen's University website and the University of Ulster website. Students may also be interested in the University of Ulster's summer program.
Spain: University of Granada
Through a special cooperation agreement, Warren Wilson students with advanced Spanish language skills have the opportunity to spend a semester studying at the University of Granada, founded in 1526 in beautiful southern Spain. Courses are offered in Spanish through University's Centro de Lenguas Modernas in literature, history, art history, economics, geography, language and culture. Students live with Spanish family hosts, and several excursions and cultural activities are included throughout the semester, including a two-day trip to Cordoba and Seville. Required 3.0 QPA and recommendation of Spanish Department faculty.
Thailand: Payap University
WWC students have the opportunity to spend a semester or year at Payap University in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This study abroad option allows students to enroll in Payap's Thai and Southeast Asian Studies program. The program requires all students to study Thai language and culture, and also offers on a rotating basis various courses (taught in English) in the fine arts, sociology/anthropology, history and religion. Visit Payap University's Thai and Southeast Asian Studies website for more information.
Ecuador and India: International Partnership for Service Learning and Leadership
IPSL study abroad programs integrate academic studies with volunteer service and cultural immersion. A limited number of Warren Wilson students a year may remain enrolled in the college while participating in one of three IPSL programs. Students may spend a semester at Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador, developing Spanish skills while living with an Ecuadorian family; a semester exploring issues related to development, the environment and service at the Galapagos Academic Institute for the Arts and Scienes; or a semester at Loreto College in Kolkata, India, studying Indian history, culture, literature and contemporary society. Students in all IPSL programs volunteer approximately 15 hours a week with local service agencies. Students applying for the Quito program must have advanced Spanish skills and a recommendation from language department faculty. All WWC students applying for IPSL programs through Warren Wilson must have a recommendation from the Service Learning Office. Visit the IPSL website for more information.
School for International Training
Warren Wilson now has a special relationship with the School for International Training, a U.S.-accredited organization that offers semester-length programs focused on a variety of academic themes in many different regions of the world. This arrangement allows a limited number of students per year to remain enrolled in Warren Wilson College while taking part in these intensive cross-cultural experiences. This option would be particularly suitable for students majoring in Global Studies, or for others who may be interested in completing independent research studies abroad. Visit SIT's website for more information.