Although the Freshman Seminar Abroad programs have an academic track taught about a specific issue or topic, all UGS 102 course offerings are open to any major regardless of their foci. Also, none of the programs require previous language experience.
Having made those statements though, many students want to study abroad on a program that is related to their major or that can provide them with additional foreign language experience. The chart below provides guidance as to how the individual tracks' foci might relate to disciplinary areas on campus. Please note that this information is for guidance only. Also, all programs will include information about the host country's culture and language, but those tracks noted above include that subject as the primary topic.
Again, this chart is for guidance only. If you have questions about the relevance of a track to your interests or would like to talk about the academic nature of the program more, please contact Jim Lucas at 517-355-0171.
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Culture & Language |
Business |
Science & Engineering |
Social Science |
Education & Health |
Arts & Humanities |
| Canada |
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| Track 1 - Work, Leisure & Employment Relations |
- |
X |
- |
X |
- |
X |
| Track 2 - Understanding Identity and Transitions |
X |
- |
- |
X |
- |
- |
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| Ireland (Galway & Cork) |
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| Track 1 - Health and Healthcare |
- |
- |
- |
X |
X |
- |
| Track 2 - From Womb to Tomb |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
- |
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| Ireland (Dublin & Cork) |
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| Track 1 - Globally You! |
X |
- |
- |
X |
- |
- |
| Track 2 - The Lexus and the Leprechaun |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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| Italy |
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| Track 1 - Manga: The Science and Culture of Italian Food |
X |
- |
X |
- |
- |
- |
| Track 2 - Italian Influences: History, Art and Culture |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
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| Japan |
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| Track 1 - Japanese Culture and Language |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
| Track 2 - Japanese Economy Challenges and Opportunities |
X |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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| Mexico |
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| Track 1 - Cultura de la Resistencia |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
| Track 2 - (Re)-Writing Oaxaca |
X |
- |
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X |
- |
- |
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| New Zealand |
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| Track 1 - No Place Like Home |
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X |
- |
- |
- |
| Track 2 - Waiting on the World to Change |
- |
- |
- |
X |
X |
- |
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| South Africa |
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| Track 1 - Resistance and Reconciliation |
X |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
| Track 2 - Education in Transformation |
X |
- |
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X |
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