Students
who attend for one semester are based at the regional center
of their choice for language training, area studies, and
seminars on topics of current interest. Those who choose
to continue on for a second semester in the region develop
an individualized course of study including applied fieldwork
with their advisors.
Friends
World students not only pursue academic coursework, but
also make a personal commitment to increased intercultural
understanding and greater community service. In order to
earn credit, students meet regularly with their academic
advisor and, at the end of the semester, present a portfolio
that documents their learning.
Exchange
Programs
Southampton
College has formal exchange programs with the University
of Southampton (England), the Winchester School of Art (England)
and University of Miskolc (Hungary).
Participating
students may spend a semester studying science, art, psychology,
film/video, or other academic programs. This exchange provides
Southampton Graduate Campus students with another exciting opportunity
to live and learn in a different culture.
Learning
beyond the classroom is more than an option at Southampton;
it's a priority! Our goal is to provide you with an excellent
education while ensuring you gain the hands-on experience you'll
need to succeed. These pages are just a glimpse of the experiential
learning programs we offer abroad.
experiential
learning with international study. The program, whose North
American Center is based on the Southampton Graduate Campus campus,
has its own admissions office, recruiting students from around
the globe. A four-year B.A. degree in Interdisciplinary
Studies, requiring study in at least two of the Program's
overseas centers is offered to full-time students. Visiting
students from other colleges including Southampton Graduate Campus
have the option of participating in the Program for a semester,
or a year-long multi-site program in Comparative Religion
and Culture (CRC). Participants in CRC explore the relationship
between the religions and cultures of Taiwan, India, and Israel,
traveling to each region for direct experience and study.
