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Fairfield University
PERSONNEL
Christopher Johnson, MPA, Director of International Programs
Phone: (203) 254-4332
Fax: (203) 254-4261
cjohnson@fairfield.edu
Mr. Alejandro Martinez, Assistant Director of International Programs
Phone: (203) 254-4332
Fax: (203) 254-4261
amartinez@fairfield.edu
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Total international undergraduate students (FTE): 49
Total international graduate students (FTE): 69
Countries of origin for international students: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Fiji, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong SAR, India, Ireland, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Romania, Senegal, South Korea, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Venezuela, Zambia
STUDY ABROAD
Semester/Year
Fairfield Programs: Italy, Florence; Tanzania, Dar es Salaam; Nicaragua, Managua; France, Aix-en-Provence; Australia, Brisbane; Ireland, Galway; Brazil, Campos.
Affiliated Programs: Australia, Melbourne; Belgium, Brussels; Brazil, Rio and Amazonas and Campos; Chile, Santiago and Valparaiso; China, Beijing and Shanghai; Costa Rica, San Jose, Atenas and Monteverde; Czech Republic, Prague; Dominican Republic, Santiago; England, London and Oxford; France, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Paris, Rennes and Rouen; Germany, Baden-Württemberg; Greece, Athens; Hungary, Budapest; India, Hyderabad; Japan, Tokyo; Jordan, Amman; Kenya, School for Field Studies; Netherlands, Amsterdam and Maastricht; Poland, Warsaw; Russia, St. Petersburg; Scotland, Edinburgh; Senegal, Dakar; South Africa, Capetown; Spain, Barcelona, Madrid, Granada, Salamanca, Seville; Thailand, Khon Kaen; Turkey, Istanbul; Turks and Caicos; Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City.
Summer
Florence, Italy; Galway, Ireland; Managua, Nicaragua; Aix-en-Provence, France
Most popular countries: Italy, Australia, Ireland, England, Spain
Consortia programs (cite cooperating institution(s)):
Reciprocal Exchange
Universidad Centroamericana, Managua
Sophia University, Tokyo
Universidad Amazonas, Manaus
Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Universiteit Maastricht, Netherland
Rouen Business School-Rouen, France
Baden-Wuerttemberg Exchange, 9 cities, Germany
Institut Químic de Sarrià (IQS), Barcelona, Spain
Affiliate: University of Melbourne; The Beijing Center, China; Blackfriars, Oxford; Regent's College, London, ACTR, St. Petersburg; School for Field Studies
Non-Institutional
CIEE
API -for programs in Spain and Costa Rica
School for Field Studies
Nursing Majors
Study Abroad for Nursing Majors – it is difficult to find study abroad programs for U.S. Nursing students. Through a long process of collaboration, we have a strong study abroad nursing semester with the National Irish University of Galway. Two Nursing students from NUI Galway attend Fairfield's school of Nursing and 10-12 Fairfield University students attend the School of Nursing in Galway. The students take major nursing courses, which count toward the Bachelors of Nursing degree. In addition, Public Health Nursing program in Managua, Nicaragua is available as a short-course. Both Nursing programs are open to all students (Fairfield and external university students)
Semester/Year in Managua, Nicaragua at Universidad Centroamericana
Nicaragua, the "land of lakes and volcanoes” offers U. S. students a unique immersion experience in Latin America. This program provides students with a transforming experience, develops awareness of social justice issues and prepares them for committed, global citizenship. This program is open to all students (both Fairfield University and external university students) who have at least intermediate Spanish language ability. Academic internships are also available.
Semester/Year in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tanzania, the land of Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, and the Spice island of Zanzibar are the backdrop for the Fairfield University program in East Africa. Offered in conjunction with the University of Dar es Salaam and the Loyola Jesuit High School, U. S. students are immersed in contemporary African culture and society. Through the course work, living experiences, excursions, reflection and service experiences, students encounter the challenges of social injustice and the opportunities of modern Africa to prepare them for committed, global citizenship. This program is open to all students (both Fairfield University and external university students) who are seeking an indelible experience in Africa.
Study Abroad Logistics
Requirements for studying abroad: Complete Intent to Study Abroad form by Feb. 1 of sophomore year; Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher at time of application (unless individual program requires higher GPA)
Financial aid available: Federal, state, and institutional financial aid remains in place for one semester abroad, two if student is an international studies or modern language major.
Other student services available (i.e.- insurance, housing, etc.): In Fairfield programs: Preferred Housing; Access to Fairfield University library holdings online; Student support services; Cultural activities (concerts, theatre, museums visits to "off the beaten path" locations; Insurance; Country tour (in most cases)
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER/SERVICE/IMMERSION PROGRAMS
Countries:
Managua, Nicaragua
Duran, Ecuador
Kingston, Jamaica
Quito, Ecuador
Belize City, Belize
Term of service: 2 week international service trips; All programs are currently 10 days in duration and they occur over the semester, spring and winter breaks. However, the length of the trips may be changed in coming years to accommodate the needs of in-country agencies and Fairfield programs.
Direct work/collaboration with other Ignatian entities: The program in Duran, Ecuador is with Rostro de Christo, a program coordinated through John Carroll University. The program in Kingston, Jamaica is coordinated through St. George's College, a Jesuit High School. The Working Boy's Center in Quito, Ecuador is a Jesuit sponsored apostolate. The Belize City program is coordinated though Hand in Hand Ministries, a nonprofit organization that has strong ties to the Jesuits and Jesuit Volunteer Communities in Belize and is directed in country by a former Jesuit Volunteer.
INTERNATIONALIZATION OF THE CURRICULUM
Related Majors/Minors/Concentrations: International Studies/ International Business, and all area studies
Languages available: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Requirement: students must have completed intermediate level
Institutes or Centers promoting global awareness:
International Studies Programs
Area Studies programs including Peace and Justice, Environmental Studies, Center for Faith and Public Life, University College (through some of its programming and courses); Egan Chapel programs for service learning.
FACULTY EXCHANGE/COOPERATIVE RESEARCH
OTHER PROGRAMS OR INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Graduate Business Program - Doing Business in Europe, hosted by ESC Rouen, France
Updated: 3/27/2012
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