My first semester of college could not have been better.
I chose American University because of my interest in politics and my love for DC. Between [weekly] site visits throughout DC...and my amazing internship working for Senator Ed Markey, my first semester of college could not have been better.
The experiences I had in Greece greatly outweigh anything else...
During the Greece Program, I learned how to be more independent, face my fears, and discovered my love for travel. The experiences I had in Greece greatly outweigh anything else I have ever experienced. Currently, I am a CLEG (Communications, Law, Economics, and Government) major in AU's School of Public Affairs and am a part of the AU Chorus. Without the program, the things I am doing now would not be possible.
Imagine spending two days a week at BBC News or at the National Institutes of Health, or even at the U.S. Senate. Or imagine living abroad-using an international city and cultural excursions as an extension of your classroom.
Think about how these experiences will impact your understanding of world issues, how they could change your outlook on your major, or what they could mean to your future.
When you join the Mentorship Program, this can happen. Working with you along the way are an AU professor and staff advisor, serving as your mentors and guiding your semester.
You will live on AU's campus in a residence hall, join AU student activities, and have access to all of AU's campus resources for students. An important component to this program is the Mentored Field Practicum course and internship. Helping you along the way is an AU professor, serving as your mentor and guiding your experience. Throughout your semester, you will read professional articles, write papers, and keep a journal. You also will meet one-on-one regularly with your professor to discuss your practicum experience.
You will immerse yourself in another culture as you study in Bath with AU and our partner, Bath Spa University (BSU). You will be enrolled in a combination of AU and BSU classes-taking classes as a cohort on BSU's campus. Additionally you will live in student housing on BSU's campus and have access to BSU's student services and activities.
In this program, you can be part of an international research semester in Greece - immersing yourself in another culture as you study in Thessaloniki, Greece with AU and our partner, the American College of Thessaloniki (ACT). You will be enrolled in a combination of AU and ACT classes - taking classes as a cohort on ACT's campus, while having full access to ACT's student services. You will live in the heart of Thessaloniki in student housing that is a short shuttle ride from ACT's campus.
Location: Washington, D.C. at American University
Students: 150-180
Dates: Aug 19-Dec 16
Credits: 12-15
Experiential: Internship Experience in D.C.
Site Visits: Smithsonian Museums, Holocaust Memorial Museum
Mentorship Core Courses: Intercultural Understanding, Introduction to College Inquiry, College Writing
AU Elective Courses: Choice of Politics in the US, Mathematics, or Statistics
Housing: AU residence hall with full access to AU's services
Cost: $30,650
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Location: Thessaloniki, Greece with AU partner American College of Thessaloniki
Students: 24
Credits: 15
Experiential: International Immersion in intercultural affairs
Site Visits: Athens, Delphi, Royal Tombs
Mentorship Core Courses: Intercultural Understanding, Introduction to College Inquiry, College Writing (online)
ACT Elective Courses: History of Thessaloniki, Introduction to Contemporary Greek Culture and Society
Housing: Hotel residence housing in Thessaloniki’s city center
Cost: $31,429
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Location: Bath, England with AU partner Bath Spa University
Students: 24
Dates: Sep 21-Dec 15
Credits: 15
Experiential: International immersion in leadership and entrepreneurship
Site Visits: London, Stonehenge
Mentorship Core Courses: Intercultural Understanding, Introduction to College Inquiry, College Writing (online)
BSU Elective Courses: Economics and Globalisation, Visions of Business and Leadership
Housing: Flat-style living on BSU’s campus
Cost: $30,809
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