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Santa Clara University

PERSONNEL

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE

Total international undergraduate students (FTE): 130

Total international graduate students (FTE): 289

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER/SERVICE/IMMERSION PROGRAMS

El Salvador

• This program is both a study abroad experience and immersion program. The Study Abroad program is through the Casa de Solidaridad program. The mission of the Casa is the promotion of justice and solidarity through the creation of a meaningful academic experience where students can integrate rigorous academic study with direct immersion with the poor of El Salvador.
• The immersion program provides an experience learning with and from the people of El Salvador, with the goal of developing relationships of solidarity. Our immersion includes five days in San Salvador, learning from a variety of experts and 8 days in a rural community, living with and developing relationships with campesino families.
• Both models includes direct immersion into communities, grassroots organizations, local schools and/or parishes in what community-based internships (praxis).

Ecuador

• This program is a two-week program. It offers an experience learning with and from the people of Ecuador, with the goal of developing relationships of solidarity. The immersion is based in Duran, Ecuador and is facilitated by Rostro de Cristo and Catholic Relief Services.

Oaxaca, Mexico

• This program is a two-week program. It offers an experience learning with and from the people of Oaxaca, with the goal of developing relationships of solidarity. This immersion is facilitated by Community Links, an NGO developed by former Maryknoll Missioners.

Tijuana and Nogales, Mexico

• This program is one-week. The immersion experiences on the border seek to development relationships of solidarity with the people of Mexico as well as with all migrants. These trips include critical consideration of the border and immigration realities as well as some service projects.

United States (San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, Central Valley of California, New York City, Appalachia, Navajo Nation, AZ, Immokalee, FL)

• These spring break immersion trips are designed to provide our students with moments of direct contact with the materially poor and/or marginalized. These trips should foster solidarity with the people encountered as well as inform our students' vocational discernment.

STUDY ABROAD

• Santa Clara University students can study abroad in over 120 approved locations around the world (see table below)
• Program options include SCU-operated programs, Direct Exchange university placements, and study centers & universities offered by our Affiliated Program providers.
• Program duration include semesters, year-long, and some summer programs as per offered by the respective program provider.
• All credits are guaranteed to transfer to Santa Clara University for major, minor, core, or elective requirements

Most popular countries: England, El Salvador, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Australia, Costa Rica

Consortia programs:

Reciprocal Exchange

• Australian Catholic University (Australia)
• Simon Fraser University (Canada)
• Universidad Alberto Hurtado (Chile)
• Universite Catholique de Lille (France)
• Universita degli Studi de Firenze (Italy)
• Univeridad Iberoamericana Puebla (Mexico)
• Ateneo de Manila (Philippines)
• Universidad de Deusto (Spain)
• Lund University (Sweden)

Affiliate (Agreement-based programs operated by other institutions)

• Loyola University Chicago (Beijing Center)
• Loyola University Chicago (John Felice Rome Center)
• Gonzaga University (Gonzaga-in-Florence)
• Arcadia University (all programs except London-based programs)
• Syracuse University (all programs except London-based programs)
• Duke University (Organization for Tropical Studies only)

Non-Institutional (i.e.- CIEE)

• Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
• Institute for International Education of Students (IES)
• Borderlinks
• School for Field Studies(SFS)
• Denmark International Studies (DIS)

Institution's own programs:

• Casa de la Solidaridad (El Salvador)
• SCU London Program (England)
• SCU Cuba Program * (Cuba)
• SCU Durham Summer Program (England)
• SCU Verona Summer Program (Italy)
• SCU Freiburg Summer Program (Germany)
• SCU Costa Rica Summer Program (Costa Rica)

Highlighted Program:

Casa de la Solidaridad is an academic initiative between the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU), the University of Central America (UCA) in El Salvador, and Santa Clara University. The mission of the Casa is the promotion of justice and solidarity through the creation of a meaningful academic experience where you can integrate rigorous academic study with direct immersion with the poor of El Salvador.

Dedicated to fostering "men and women for others," Casa de la Solidaridad is a unique community based learning program. Here you can develop your intellectual potential, strengthen your ethical and religious values, and learn to become a socially responsible global citizen.

The program draws inspiration from the lives of the six Jesuits, their housekeeper and her daughter who were murdered at the University of Central America (UCA) on November 16, 1989 and from all the people of El Salvador who suffered during the civil war, especially those who were killed in their struggle for solidarity and social justice.

Study Abroad Logistics:

Requirements for studying abroad:

• Good academic standing (no academic probation)
• Good disciplinary status (no disciplinary probation)
• Good financial terms with the University (no outstanding balance on account)

Financial aid available:

• SCU students can use 100% of their University aid (federal, state, grants, scholarships, etc.)
• No financial aid available for non-SCU students

Other student services available (i.e.- insurance, housing, etc.):

• All SCU-operated programs include supplemental health insurance through CISI, onsite housing, and some board
• All other approved programs (affiliated, exchanges, etc) include all services provided which often include insurance, housing, some transportation, etc.

INTERNATIONALIZATION OF THE CURRICULUM

Related Majors/Minors/Concentrations:

• International Studies Minor
• International Business Minor

Languages available/ Language requirements: Most study abroad programs require language instructions

Institutes or Centers promoting global awareness:

• International Programs / Study Abroad Office
  • www.scu.edu/studyabroad
• Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education
  • www.scu.edu/ignatiancenter
• Markulla Center for Applied Ethics
  • www.scu.edu/ethics
• Center for Science, Technology, and Society
  • www.scu.edu/sts

OTHER PROGRAMS OR INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

• Every year a delegation of faculty and staff travels to El Salvador for an immersion experience oriented toward solidarity.
• When opportunities arise, the International Programs Office send faculty on site visits to study abroad program locations.
• This past summer, the International Programs Office in partnership with the Alumni Office to coordinate an international educational trip for interested alumni.