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The Study Abroad Programs
See the World and Make a
Difference.
As reflected in its
mission of preparing students for active roles in a democratic
society, Franklin Pierce supports learning in settings outside of
the classroom and in international programs of study. Study abroad
lets you gain firsthand, in-depth knowledge of another culture, see
the world from a new perspective, and develop intercultural skills
that will help you succeed in today's world.
The creation of the
Global Citizenship Certificate program and development of Franklin
Pierce’s own programs in Vienna, Austria are significant additions
to our curriculum that offer students the chance to engage in
studies with a global focus. In addition to its own programs abroad,
Franklin Pierce has formed affiliations with a variety of
institutions that allow students from any academic discipline to
fulfill their program requirements while studying at an affiliated
university or program abroad. Over the past several years, students
have taken part in programs in Vienna, Italy, Costa Rica, Australia,
New Zealand, France, Spain, England and Ireland.
All study
abroad programs are open to students in good standing and to those
who meet the GPA and other requirements of each specific program.
Students should discuss planning for a study abroad program with
their academic advisor and the Director of Off-Campus/International
educational programs: Stella van Renesse-Walling
603/899-4147 or Stella@franklinpierce.edu
PROGRAMS
OPERATED BY FRANKLIN PIERCE
VIENNA, AUSTRIA -
visit the Vienna Website
This study abroad program offers students a chance to live and study
side by side with people from a different culture in the heart of
Europe. It is also a chance to make friends that last a lifetime and
to be cultural ambassadors at a time when this type of exchange is
very important to the world. Students live and study at the
Theresianum Academy, in the heart of beautiful Vienna, Austria. The
program offers a full semester of Franklin Pierce credits and is
designed to take advantage of the historic and artistic heritage of
this city. Course related trips outside of Austria may include
Paris, Berlin, Prague, Florence, and Rome and are designed to
complement and enrich the curriculum. This program is open to
students at all colleges and universities. Contact Stella van
Renesse-Walling, 603-899-4147, or
Stella@franklinpierce.edu
ATHENS, GREECE -
visit the Athens
Website
As with our Vienna Program, this study abroad program offers
students a chance to live and study side by side with people from a
different culture in the heart of Europe. It is also a chance to
make friends that last a lifetime and to be cultural ambassadors at
a time when this type of exchange is very important to the world.
Students live and study in a residence apartment in the heart of
Athens, Greece. The program offers a full semester of Franklin
Pierce credits and is designed to take advantage of the historic and
artistic heritage of this city. Course related trips outside of
Greece may include Istanbul, Turkey, Rome, Italy, and Krakow, Poland
and are designed to complement and enrich the curriculum. This
program is open to students at all colleges and universities.
Contact Stella van Renesse-Walling, 603-899-4147, or
Stella@franklinpierce.edu
The WALK IN EUROPE
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visit the Walk Website
The Walk in Europe is a project unique to Franklin Pierce and has
been part of the curriculum since 1969. Typically, 25-40 students
participate in the semester-long project, a long-distance walk
through several European countries. The result is an experience in
practical learning that challenges students on many levels and
demands their best ideas, strengths and talents. The Walk is
structured to facilitate engagement with Europeans and their
cultures, among group members, and with the land itself. But perhaps
the most significant aspect of the Walk is that it grants time for
serious reflection while engaged in one of the healthiest of
activities. For information on specific prerequisites and deadlines,
contact Stella van Renesse-Walling, 603-899-4147, or
Stella@franklinpierce.edu
COSTA RICA
This Tropical Forest Ecology (BI217)
introduces students to the fundamental characteristics of intensely
varied ecosystems. Through lectures, seminar, field exercises and
field interpretation, students come to understand the dominant
ecological forces that shape tropical forests. Students also attempt
to observe and understand how the many fascinating adaptations of
tropical organisms reflect the evolutionary pressures found in the
tropical forest environment. The course takes place in three
seminars at Franklin Pierce and in three sites in Costa Rica.
Interested students should contact
SingletonR@franklinpierce.edu.
LYON, FRANCE
This new
program in Lyon, is unique with a focus on contemporary dance. The
Lyon Dance Semester will begin in the fall of 2008 and is designed
to correspond with the Biennale de la Danse, a world-renowned
international dance festival in Lyon, France. The program will give
students a rare opportunity to experience the best of international
dance in a beautiful and accessible city that is alive with art and
culture. Coursework will include dance theory and criticism,
creative process, and modern dance technique. Additionally,
students will study French language and history and benefit from an
extended experience of the vibrant and varied culture of southern
France. The program offers a full semester of Franklin Pierce
credits and will take advantage of the artistic and cultural
heritage of Lyon, the city that is known as the "doorway to Provence".
Course-related trips may include Paris, Avignon, Nice, Florence and
Venice, and are designed to complement and enrich the curriculum.
This program is open to students at all colleges and universities
with an interest in dance. For information contact Professor Wendy
Dwyer, 603.899.4292 or
dwyerwb@franklinpierce.edu.
AFFILIATED
PROGRAMS
These programs have been approved by
Franklin Pierce for students wishing to pursue studies in any of
these locations. Interested students should contact Stella van
Renesse-Walling, 603-899-4147, or
Stella@franklinpierce.edu for further information.
IRELAND
Students enroll at the American
College Dublin, a small private college in the heart of Dublin.
Class size is small and the student body is made up of both Irish
and international students. Business, international relations,
foreign languages, literature, psychology, sociology, anthropology,
economics, tourism and hospitality, history are among the
disciplines available. Study tours are offered at the beginning of
each semester and give the students the opportunity to study Irish
commerce, or the humanities in Italy. American College Dublin is
offered as a semester or full-year program. Interested students
should contact Stella van Renesse-Walling, 603-899-4147, or
Stella@franklinpierce.edu for further information.
AUSTRALIA
Students enroll at Australia’s
Griffith University, in the Brisbane/Gold Coast area. Choose from
one of Griffith’s campuses, including the unique Southbank campus,
which incorporates the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and the
Queensland College of Art. The Nathan and Mt. Gravatt campuses have
education, social science, humanities and the sciences, while the
Gold Coast campus is a good choice for students in business,
education and media studies. Griffith University is offered through
Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad as a semester or
full-year program. Interested students should contact Stella van
Renesse-Walling, 603-899-4147, or
Stella@franklinpierce.edu for further information.
SPAIN
Students from beginning to advanced
levels of Spanish ability can study in the beautiful city of
Barcelona. There are several options for programs, including direct
enrollment at the University of Barcelona, language and culture
studies through the Barcelona Center for Education Abroad, or a
combination of the two, depending on one’s area of interest and
proficiency in Spanish. Housing is with host families or in student
apartments. The Barcelona program is offered through Arcadia
University Center for Education Abroad as a semester or full-year
program. Interested students should contact Stella van
Renesse-Walling, 603-899-4147, or
Stella@franklinpierce.edu for further information.
NEW
ZEALAND
Study at New Zealand’s oldest university, University of Otago,
on the southeastern coast of South Island. Choose from Otago’s
enormous range of course options in areas such as anthropology,
history, economics, Maori studies, media studies, political science,
literature, theater studies, environmental studies – many of which
have a New Zealand focus. Science classes may use the environment
around Otago as their laboratory and for field study. The
University of Otago is offered through Arcadia University Center for
Education Abroad as a semester or full-year program. Interested
students should contact Stella van Renesse-Walling, 603-899-4147, or
Stella@franklinpierce.edu for further information.
SCOTLAND
The University of Stirling in the town of Stirling is equidistant
from Edinburgh and Glasgow, and in proximity to Loch Lomond and the
Scottish Highlands. Students enroll directly in the University of
Stirling and can take courses across the curriculum. Environmental
Science, ecology and environmental education, marine biology and
marine science, film and media studies, communication and psychology
are popular choices. Sports studies and exercise science are also
offered. The University of Stirling is offered through Arcadia
University Center for Education Abroad as a semester or full-year
program. Interested students should contact Stella van
Renesse-Walling, 603-899-4147, or
Stella@franklinpierce.edu for further information.
UNITED KINGDOM
Arcadia’s London Semester
program is designed to help students make full use of their
experience in this city full of world famous theatre, architecture,
and museums. Students choose from among Arcadia’s London humanities
courses in subjects such as art history, British studies,
literature, theater studies, and can also directly enroll at City
University or the London College of Fashion. Arcadia’s London
Internship program has the same course choices as the semester
program, and in addition gives students the opportunity to get real
workplace experience at a London business, arts organization, media
outlet, theater, etc. The London Semester and Internship programs
are offered through Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad
as a semester or full-year program. Interested students should
contact Stella van Renesse-Walling, 603-899-4147, or
Stella@franklinpierce.edu for further information.
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