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Fairfield University
PERSONNEL
Dr. Edna Wilson, Ph.D, Dean, University College
Phone: (203) 254-4124
Fax: (203) 254-5532
Susan M. Fitzgerald, M.A., Associate Dean University College - Director International Programs and Services
Phone: (203) 254-4332
Fax: (203) 254-4261
Mr. Alejandro Martinez, Coordinator, International Student Services
Phone: (203) 254-4000ex. 2445
Fax: (203) 254-4161
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Total international undergraduate students (FTE): 49
Total international graduate students (FTE): 59
Countries of origin for international students:Australia. Belarus, Brazil, Canada, China, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Nepal, Nicaragua, Poland, Russia, Senegal, Sudan, Thailand, Trinidad, U.K
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER/SERVICE/IMMERSION PROGRAMS
Countries:
Duran, Ecuador
Kingston, Jamaica
Quito, Eduador
Tijuana/Mexicali, Mexico
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 non profit organization which has strong ties to the Jesuits and Jesuit Volunteer Communities in Belize and is directed in-country by a former Jesuit Volunteer.
The tentative program to Haiti would be in collaboration with Project Pierre Toussaint, which has strong ties to Jesuit communities and is directed by a former Jesuit Volunteer.
The International Service and Immersion Director at Fairfield University is also a former Jesuit Volunteer.
STUDY ABROAD
Semester/Year
Florence, Brisbane, Galway, Beijing, Syracuse , Italy; Oxford, England; Germany ( multiple sites), Prague, Tokyo, Brazil (multiple sites);Chile (multiple sites); Managua, Nicaragua; Buenos Aires, Amsterdam , India, Dakar.
Summer
Florence, Italy; Galway, Ireland; Padova, Italy; Spain, France, Syracuse, Sicily; London, England
Most popular countries: Italy, Australia, Ireland, England, Spain
Consortia programs (cite cooperating institution(s)):
Reciprocal Exchange (i.e.- ISEP)
Universidad Centroamericana, Managua
Sophia University, Tokyo
Doshisha University, Kyoto
Universidad Amazonas, Manaus
Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Universiteit Masstricht, Netherland
IFI-Rouen, France
Helia Helsinki, Finland
Baden-Wuerttemberg Exchange, 9 cities, Germany
Affiliate: University of Melbourne; The Beijing Center, China;Blackfriars, Oxford ; Regent's College, London,; ACTR, St. Petersburg; School for Field Studies
Non-Institutional
IAU - Aix-en-Provence and Avignon
CIEE
API -for programs in Spain and Costa Rica
Nursing Majors
Study Abroad for Nursing Majors -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 5-6 Fairfield U. students attend the School of Nursing in Galway. The students take major nursing courses which count toward the Bachelors of Nursing degree. Also, Nursing Research program in Padova, Italy. Both Nursing program open to all students (Fairfield and external university students)
Semester/Year in Managua, Nicaragua at Univerisdad 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 U and external university students)who have at lease intermediate Spanish language ability. Academic internships are also available.
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)
INTERNATIONALIZATION OF THE CURRICULUM:
Related Majors/Minors/Concentrations:International Studies/ International Business, and all area studies
Languages available/ Language requirements: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
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