The Center for International Education (CIE) at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) invites you to participate in a study abroad experience. Through study abroad, students gain enhanced perspectives of the world, learn about new cultures, gain a deeper awareness of themselves, and make lifelong friends around the world. Many students have reported that their study abroad experience has had a transformative impact on their life.
Costa Rica
SC 1005: Survey of Biology: Conservation and Biodiversity in the Tropics Professor Jordan Donini & Dr. Angus Cameron 13 Days $2,800.00 This environmental biology class focuses on sea turtle conservation near the Tortuguero National park. Students will design, complete and present their research projects, as well as participate in service-learning activities and local cultural excursions
France
HUM 2020: Unforgettable France: Memory, Identity, Cultural History Dr. Myriam Mompoint & Dr. Wendy Chase 11 days $2,900.00 Based in Paris, this class will highlight the unforgettable history, beauty and culture of France. Students will visit famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, King Louis XIV’s palace in Versailles, trade ports in Nantes and the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy.
Germany
ENT 2271: Launching Your Business Professor Adam Davis Four-week Program $2,500.00 This course will begin on the FSW Lee Campus before departing to Berlin where students will participate in a Startup course designed to teach students how to successfully launch their own business beginning with ideation, business development, and pitching to investors. This program is offered in partnership with the Technical University of Berlin.
Ireland
Education and Service Learning Program (During Spring Break for Education Majors only) Dr. Anne Angstrom & Dr. Joyce Rollins 11 Days $2,500.00 Based in Dublin, includes school and classroom visits, plus cultural experiences. Open only to B.S., Elementary Education students enrolled in EDE 4940 (final internship) or Practicum II-level coursework at the time of travel.
Italy
CCJ 1020: Introduction to Criminal Justice Dr. Brian O’Reilly Four-week Program (month of June) $4,000.00 In this class we’ll explore the differences between the Italian and American Justice Systems, the origins and influence of the Mafia, the proliferation of organized crime and public corruption, and the famous Amanda Knox case. Includes local excursions.
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CPO 2001: Comparative Politics and the Legacy of Florence Dr. Bruno Baltodano Four-week Program (month of June) $4,000.00 This class will introduce students to the complexity of Italian politics, focusing on political power, culture, the arts and institutions in nation-building. Includes on-site cultural activities and guided museum tours in Florence, Italy.
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LIT 2000: Introduction to Literature Dr. Jill Hummel Four-week Program (month of June) $4,000.00 This course will explore the history of Florence through assorted literary and philosophical writings from Machiavelli’s Renaissance texts to the 21st century Post-Modern plays of Dacia Maraini. Includes local cultural excursions.
Spain
IDS 2891: CREATIVE Capstone in Spain Dr. Katherine O’Connor 13 Days $2,900.00 Using various sites in Spain as their classroom, students will gain a deeper understanding of Spanish culture to create their Capstone project. Prerequisites: 30 credits, ENC 1102 & 1102 (SPC 1017 or 2608 could replace ENC 1102).
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SPN 2930: Special Topics in Spanish Culture: Iberian Histories, Languages and Traditions Dr. Philip Allen 13 Days $2,900.00 Participate in lively, interactive classes to learn about the history, languages and customs of Spain, then experience the beauty and complexity of this fascinating country for yourself. We’ll visit Madrid, Salamanca, Oviedo and Bilbao.
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Spanish Language at the International College of Seville Independent travel to Seville, Spain for Intensive Spanish language. Four-week Program (month of June) $4,000.00 + Airfare Participate in two intensive Spanish language courses at the International College of Seville. Earn six credits and satisfy your foreign language requirement. Choice of homestay with Spanish family or shared apartment with other students.