Programs

Where should you go? The world is your oyester.

IPFW students have the opportunity to study overseas in over 300 programs. Students can study in a traditional classroom setting or participate in service learning projects while abroad. Program durations range from one week to one summer session to a semester to an academic year. When selecting a program, keep in mind the following:

Goals

• What is most important to you when considering studying abroad: location, culture, academics, etc.?

Programs

• Where do you want to learn? Do you have a prefered country, region, etc?
• Are you fluent in any foreign languages?
• How long are you looking to stay abroad?
• What is the price of the program, is it within your budget, and will you need financial aid? 

Academics

• Is your GPA high enough to study abroad?
• Are you able to follow instruction in a foreign language or will you need to study in English?
• Is it necessary to get academic credit for your experience?
• Are you required to meet specific academic requirements while studying abroad?
• Have you met with your academic advisor and what do he/she suggest?

Learning Style

• Are you looking for a program that requires a great deal of independence, or would you prefer a program in which many of the arrangements are made by a program director?
• Are you able to  adapt to different styles of learning?

Personal Needs

• Are you capable of arranging your own living requirements (housing, food, travel, etc.) or would you like the program to assist you?
• Who do you want to live with? American or foreign students, a family, or on your own?

Geographic Interests

• What countries, cultures, and languages interest you?
• How immersed in the culture do you want to be?
• Is there something happening in the world today that you want to learn more about?

Financial Issues

• How much can you afford to spend?
• Do you need to retain financial aid eligibility to finance your program?
• Do you want to explore family roots?
• Are there historical or current factors in places around the world that may impact your experience there?

Career Path

• How important is an internship?
• Do you have the language skills for an internship in your field?
• What will help your graduate/professional school applications or make your resume stand out?

IPFW has a number of programs overseas. Requirements are a 2.00 grade point average and not be on academic or disciplinary probation. Our programs are:

• Anyang University - semester/academic year
• Bahrom International Program - summer
• National Formosa University - summer
• Seoul Women's University - semester/academic
• Southwest University - summer

Countries with Available Programs   

• Asia: South Korea, China, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand
• Western Europe: France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, England
• Eastern Europe: Czech Republic, Hungary, Russia, Turkey, Poland, Romania
• Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Netherland Antilles
• Africa: Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania
• Middle East: Egypt, Israel, Jordan
• Oceania: Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Samoa

International Programs

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program - The Rangel Program seeks to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U. S. Department of State. The program seeks individuals interested in helping to shape a freer, more secure and prosperous world through formulating, representing, and implementing U. S. foreign policy. The program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those in financial need. The Rangel Program consists of two components: an International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program that provides support for graduate school, professional development, and entry into the U. S. Foreign Service, and an undergraduate International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program that provides undergraduates with the opportunity to enhance their skills, knowledge, and understanding about American foreign policy.

Institute for International Public Policy - IIPP enhances US national security and global competitiveness by promoting excellence, international service, and awareness among a broader, more representative cross section of the American citizenry. It prepares a cadre of well-trained, language proficient minority young people to complete in the global marketplace. IIPP helps ensure that those entrusted with the affairs of the United States reflect the diversity that defines us as Americans and confronts us as citizens of our global village.

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program - The Thomas R. Pickering Undergraduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship program provides funding to participants as they are prepared academically and professionally to enter the U. S. Department of State Foreign Service. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and students with financial need are encouraged to apply.