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Canisius College
PERSONNEL
Esther Northman, Director, International Student Programs
Phone: 716-888-2784
Fax: 716-888-3191
Mark Bunting, Assistant Director, Admissions
Phone: 716-888-3273
Fax: 716-888-3230
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Total international undergraduate students (FTE): 86
Total international graduate students (FTE): 234
Countries of origin for international students: Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Poland, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago.
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER/SERVICE/IMMERSION PROGRAMS
Mexico
- Term of service: 2 Weeks; Students work in a camp for children and work at the Mother Theresa Home for physically and mentally disabled. About 30-25 students that participated in program.
Jamaica, Summer Service Trip
- Term of Service: 10 Days; Students work with senior citizens, children living with HIV, and local inner-city school children. About 20-25 students participate.
El Salvador
- Term of Service: 1 Month; Service project and experience-based learning in the history, economics, and Cultural aspects of Christianity in El Salvador. About 5-10 students participate.
STUDY ABROAD
London, England - 1 semester or year
Lille, France - 1 semester or summer or year
Dortmund, Germany - 1 semester or year
Galway, Ireland - 1 semester or summer or year
Sunshine Coast, Australia - 1 semester or year
Oviedo, Spain - 1 semester or year
Uppsala, Sweden - 1 semester
Antwerp, Belgium - 1 semester
Sophia, Japan - 1 semester or year
France & Belgium - MBA Week-long Seminar on the European Union
Morelia, Mexico -Cultural Language and Management 1 month home-stay and internship program
Poland & Germany- 15 Day Seminar/Course on the Holocaust
Belgium/European Union-10 Day Course on the European Union
Most popular countries: Spain and England
Reciprocal Exchange (i.e.- ISEP)
London, England
Dortmund, Germany
Lille, France
Oviedo, Spain
Uppsala, Sweden
Antwerp, Belgium
Sophia, Japan
Morelia, Mexico
Affiliate: Sunshine Coast, Australia
Highlighted Programs:
Two study abroad programs which represent the quality of this institutions study abroad programs are: The University of Oviedo, Spain and the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia. At the University of Oviedo students are given the unique opportunity to live with host families where they are totally immersed in the language and rich culture that Oviedo has to offer. The participating families are interested in maximizing their guests' exposure to Spanish culture and in making them a part of the family. Many life-long friendships have developed from these relationships.
Students who choose to study at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia are given the opportunity to see a naturally beautiful part of the world, surrounded by world class beaches, national parks, and state forests. It is a true outdoor lifestyle where they live in apartments with Australian students as well as students from all over the world. It is a top rated institution which is both academically challenging and culturally stimulating. Both of these programs provide excellent study abroad opportunities for our students.
Study Abroad Logistics:
Requirements for studying abroad: 2.5 - 3.0 minimum GPA, depending on program
Financial aid available: Yes: Federal Aid, State Aid, Need-Based Institutional Aid, Merit-Based Institutional Aid
Other student services available: Mandatory Health/Accident Insurance is issued to all students going abroad on any of the Study Abroad Programs. On-site coordinator, some activities
INTERNATIONALIZATION OF THE CURRICULUM:
Related Majors/Minors/Concentrations: International Business, International Relations, European Studies
Languages available/ Language requirements: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish
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