STUDY ABROAD CONNECT TO YOUR SELF. YOUR WORLD. YOUR FUTURE. Over 50% of Drury students study abroad

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1 STUDY Over 50% of Drury students study abroad ABROAD CONNECT TO YOUR SELF. YOUR WORLD. YOUR FUTURE Office for International Programs 900 North Benton Avenue, Springfield, MO (417)

2 STUDY ABROAD WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR EDUCATION TO TAKE YOU? Drury University offers a wide variety of study abroad opportunities for all of our students to enjoy. While study abroad is an option for all students, it is a degree requirement for Breech School of Business, Hammons School of Architecture, and Modern European Studies students. It is recommended that students begin to consider study abroad opportunities when you enter Drury as a freshman. If you start early, you will find the program best suited for you and have time to do the necessary paperwork and planning in advance to ensure a smooth transition.

3 AIGINA, GREECE LONDON, ENGLAND Based on the island of Aigina, Greece, the Drury Center is the flagship program for Drury s extensive Study Abroad offerings. Students will begin their journey with an orientation in Athens before making their way to Aigina. During the semester, students will also have the opportunity to take a variety of field trips to exciting locations in southern and northern Greece as well as other locations in the Mediterranean. In Aigina, classes are held Monday through Thursday, allowing long weekends for exploring and travel. Students will stay in our picturesque apartment located in the center of Aigina and will have access to the state-of-the-art facilities located at the Drury Center. The apartment comes fully furnished and includes access to the central courtyard and private patio or balcony. Costs associated with the Aigina semester program include: Drury University semester tuition, room and board, program/ administration fee, technology fee, passport fee, passport photos fee, health insurance, International Student Identification Card, round-trip airfare and personal expenses. Most scholarships and financial aid apply to this program. To see a detailed list of cost estimates, please visit The Aigina program offers Global Studio, Greek I and II, as well as a variety of other general education requirements. All classes are taught in English. This program is open to all students, regardless of their major and will fulfill the architecture study abroad requirement. It is strongly recommended that students sign up early for this program. Up to 24 students are approved to study in Greece each semester. Students must have a 2.75 GPA or better. Drury students attending our London program at Regents College remain Drury students while abroad. They are registered at Drury and will pay their fees to Drury. Regents College is set in Regents Park, one of London s most spectacular Royal Parks, which offers sports, recreation, running trails, tennis courts, flower gardens and the London Zoo. At Regents, most classes are held Monday through Thursday allowing long weekends for exploring London and traveling to other destinations in Europe. Students stay in a triple-occupancy dorm room at Regents as they complete the semester program. Costs associated with the London, England semester program include: Drury University semester tuition, room and board, program/administration fee, technology fee, passport fee, passport photos fee, health insurance, International Student Identification Card, round-trip airfare and personal expenses. Most scholarships and financial aid apply to this program. To see a detailed list of cost estimates, please visit Regents offers many courses similar to those at Drury as well as a variety of unique course offerings. A number of our general education and major/minor program requirements can be met at Regents. Students are advised to apply for the semester program during their freshmen year since participation is limited to 38 students in any given year. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 to participate.

4 GRANADA, SPAIN LÜNEBURG, GERMANY This spring semester or year-long program offers a unique opportunity to live and study in a Spanish speaking environment. Granada is a city built around the university, and almost 20% of the population are students. Moreover, the University of Granada, established in 1525, is one of the oldest universities in Spain. Participation in this program is limited to two students per year or four per semester. Because all courses are taught in Spanish, fluency is an absolute must! Costs associated with the Granada semester or year-long exchange program include: Drury University semester tuition(s), administrative fee, technology fee, visa fee, cost of travel to Spanish Consulate in Chicago, passport fee, passport photos fee, room & board arranged in Granada, health insurance, International Student Identification Card, round-trip airfare and personal expenses. Most scholarships and financial aid apply to this program. To see a detailed list of cost estimates, please visit The University of Granada currently offers a wealth of course offerings. Students will likely find courses that will satisfy their academic needs. Grades earned at the University of Granada apply to the student s overall GPA at Drury University. The minimum GPA requirement is 3.0, and proficiency in the Spanish language is a must! Lüneburg is a picturesque city in the northern part of Germany that has always been closely connected to white gold salt. At present, Lüneburg is the center of student life. Leuphana University of Lüneburg offers an excellent educational experience, imparting knowledge of a spectacular culture vastly different from our own. There s plenty to do and see in Lüneburg from the 13th century city hall, the old crane in the harbor, gothic churches and the ever popular salt baths. Lüneburg also boasts an extensive nightlife filled with cafes, pubs and alfresco beer gardens. In fact, Lüneburg has the biggest concentration of cafes and pubs per capita in Northern Germany. Costs associated with the Lüneburg, Germany exchange program include: Drury University semester tuition, room and board paid to host institution, orientation and transportation fees, administrative fee, technology fee, passport fee, passport photos fee, German residence permit, International Student Identification Card, health insurance, round-trip airfare and personal expenses. Most scholarships and financial aid apply to this program. To see a detailed list of cost estimates, please visit This program offers courses taught in English. Potential students are required to have completed German 101 and German 102. A basic knowledge of German customs is an advantage when studying in Lüneburg. For those students who are fluent in German, there are also classes that can be taken in German rather than English. Grades earned at Luephana University of Lüneburg apply to the student s overall GPA at Drury University. A minimum GPA of 3.0 as well as the completion of German 101 and 102 qualifies four Drury students to participate in the semester-long program.

5 .. POITIERS, FRANCE BEIJING, CHINA Poitiers, the capital of the Poitou-Charentes, is a charming town with a population of about 100,000. The town is an hour and half from Paris by the high-speed train (TGV), from the Atlantic beaches, and from the Loire châteaux. The city is friendly with a high quality of life, and is always full of young people. Visitors can enjoy the delicious French cuisine famous for frog legs, snails, and eel. ESCEM, a top French Business and Management school offers a wide range of high level professional programs and provides access to corporate affairs through its partnerships with businesses on the international scene. Students also have the opportunity to develop their interpersonal skills by participating in community service organized by ESCEM. This is a spring semester program only. Costs associated with the Poitiers, France exchange program include: Drury University semester tuition, room and board paid to host institution, administrative fee, technology fee, visa fee, cost of travel to French Consulate in Chicago, passport fee, passport photos fee, International Student Identification Card, health insurance, round-trip airfare and personal expenses. Most scholarships and financial aid apply to this program. To see a detailed list of cost estimates, please visit ESCEM offers a wide range of high level professional programs. All students must take a French language course, while all other courses are taught in English. A GPA of 3.5 or higher is required to be considered for this spring semester program. Grades earned at ESCEM apply to the student s overall GPA at Drury University. All applicants will be interviewed and the strongest candidate(s) will be approved. This program is best suited for students studying the French language at Drury and/or enrolled in the Breech School of Business. Drury University and Tsinghua University in Beijing have established a spring semester program for undergraduate students. Tsinghua University, situated on several former royal gardens of the Qing Dynasty, is one of the premier universities in all of China. The garden-like landscape, with the Wanquan River meandering through, has inspired and motivated generations of students. Drury students attending Tsinghua University remain Drury students while abroad. They are registered at Drury and will pay their fees to Drury. Costs associated with the Beijing exchange program include: Drury University semester tuition, room and board paid to host institution, technology fee, visa fee, passport fee, passport photos fee, health insurance, International Student Identification Card, round-trip airfare and personal expenses. Most scholarships and financial aid apply to this program. To see a detailed list of cost estimates, please visit Courses Offered Tsinghua University offers courses in Mandarin language and Chinese culture that Drury students can take. All courses are taught in English. Grades earned at Tsinghua University apply to the student s overall GPA at Drury University. Students are advised to apply early for this program since only four students are allowed per year. Approved students are also required to have a 3.0 GPA. It is strongly reccomended that students take Mandarin language courses 101 and 102 at Drury.

6 LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA Drury University and the University of Ljubljana have established a semester or year long exchange program for graduate or undergraduate students. A three-week summer term program is also available. Drury students attending the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Economics (FELU), remain Drury students while abroad. They are registered at Drury and will pay their fees to Drury. The FELU (what Americans call the School of Business) has a long tradition in research and education and was founded in Today, it is the largest facility at the University of Ljubljana with almost 10,000 full-time and parttime undergraduate and graduate students. Costs associated with the Ljubljana semester or year-long exchange program include: Drury University semester(s) tuition, room and board paid to the host institution, administrative fee, technology fee, residence permit, passport fee, passport photos, International Student Identification Card, health insurance, round-trip airfare and personal expenses. Most scholarships and financial aid apply to this program. To see a detailed list of cost estimates, please visit The University of Ljubljana is an excellent location for business majors to fulfill their study abroad requirement. All courses are taught in English. Grades earned at the University of Ljubljana apply to the student s overall GPA at Drury University. The GPA requirement is 3.0. Students are advised to apply for the year-long or spring semester program during their freshman year since participation is limited to four students for a semester or two students for the academic year. SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS Drury offers a wide variety of short-term programs for students to participate in. Typically, these short-term programs will take place during the summer or winter terms. Short-term programs are a great opportunity for all students to experience study abroad and are very popular. These short-term programs range in length from one to five weeks. Short-term programs are led by Drury faculty and staff members often offering courses that will meet general education requirements. Scholarships and financial aid do not apply to short-term programs, other than the possibility of student loans and limited study abroad scholarships. Short-term programs change from year to year. Check out the current offerings at AFFILIATED PROGRAMS Drury University provides access to affiliated programs for students interested in studying in a location not offered by our International Programs Office. Drury University scholarships and financial aid do not apply to affiliated programs with the exception of federal loans and grants. Classes completed through an affiliated program are considered transfer credit. Our affiliated programs include: - American Institute for Foreign Study - GlobalLinks - NAC&U Study Abroad Consortium - The Institut d Estudes Francais de Touraine - Tours, France - International Studies Abroad - Santa Reparata International School of Art - Florence, Italy - Missouri State University in China Program

7 OFFICE FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 900 NORTH BENTON AVENUE SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI WHERE WILL YOU CHOOSE? CONNECT TO YOUR SELF. YOUR WORLD. YOUR FUTURE. Connect with Drury University Study Abroad on Facebook. Office for International Programs 900 North Benton Avenue Springfield, Missouri (417)