For in-depth information about a particular program, click on the program links below. To email a Student Exchange campus representative, please visit this page for contact information. When you’re ready to apply, see our step-by-step guide. The tuition for NAC&U’s U.S.-based study away programs is $5,733. Some programs may include additional fees.
Domestic study away programs help students take advantage of the university’s physical location through tailored courses and hands-on learning.
The New York Semester at Manhattan College
Riverdale, NY | Spring semester
The Urban Studies Program at Manhattan College’s Semester in New York program
will accept students who want to study away from their home campuses and take advantage of the College’s location in New York City. Semester in New York students will be offered a full slate of Urban Studies courses—offered by faculty in history, psychology, sociology, English, environmental studies and other departments—as well as the opportunity to join other classes they need for their degree, space permitting. As a liberal arts college in New York City in the Lasallian tradition, Manhattan College can offer you access to our networks of alumni and internships, so that you can make the most of your time in New York City.
The program includes:
- Classes in Urban Studies, including field trips around the city led by your professors
- Full integration into Manhattan College life, including a room in the dormitories, eating on the meal plan, access to all student services
- Co-curricular ways to enjoy all that New York City has to offer, including the Slice of New York, Saturdays in New York, and Campus Ministry and Social Action initiatives
This program has additional fees as follows:
- Health Services Fee: $80
- Information Services Fee: $340
- Housing (if needed): $7,800
Manhattan College program contact:
Adam Arenson, director of the Urban Studies Program
adam.arenson@manhattan.edu
718-862-7317
The Entertainment and Music Business Semester at Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee | Both semesters and summer
Based in Music City, this program affords students the chance to take courses in music business, recording technology, and the entertainment industry at the internationally renowned Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business at Belmont University. Network with industry professionals and gain real-world experience when you take advantage of Belmont’s close proximity to Music Row, home to major and independent record labels, publishing houses, recording studios, production houses, and radio networks. Rolling Stone and Time magazines have both ranked Belmont University as one of the “top music business schools” in the United States.
Courses include: Survey of Music Business, Survey of Recording Technology, The Nashville Experience, Creative Entertainment Technologies, Copyright Law, Internship and Career Foundations. You will also perform an internship in Music Business (30 hours/week).
Belmont University program contacts:
Jonathan Thorndike, Director, Honors Program
Jonathan.thorndike@belmont.edu
(615) 460-5424
Publishing Semester at Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee | Both semesters
In addition to its renown music and recording scene, Nashville boasts a robust book publishing industry (second only to New York), giving students majoring in English, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Communications, and other business and liberal arts categories unique opportunities to gain hands-on experience through internships at a variety of book and magazine publishing companies. Publishing companies in the Nashville area include Harper Collins, Simon & Schuster, Turner Publishing, Methodist Publishing House, Ingram Content Group, Worthy Publishing, Athlon Media, as well as a number of smaller publishing companies and book-related marketing and public relations firms. Additionally, students produce the national literary magazine Belmont Story Review, overseeing both the editorial and marketing side of the business, selecting manuscripts, working with emerging and award-winning authors, and producing and posting social media content.
Courses include: Fiction Editing, Nonfiction and Technical Editing, Copyediting, Publishing Process, Business of Publishing, Media Relations and Branding, Publishing Workshop, Copyright and Publishing Law, and Social Media in PR.
Belmont University program contacts:
Jonathan Thorndike, Director, Honors Program
Jonathan.thorndike@belmont.edu
(615) 460-5424
The Meteorology Semester at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana | Fall semester only
Valparaiso University’s meteorology program is one of the best undergraduate programs in the country. This semester provides an introduction to the atmospheric science behind weather phenomena, analysis and applications. The strong foundation in atmospheric science is enhanced by numerous electives exploring research, operational meteorology and broadcasting. Students are immersed in theory and application through rigorous classes and hands-on experiences, including forecasting for the local school district, convective field studies (i.e., storm chasing), manning the weather desk for the university TV station, and working with weather instrumentation from the university’s Doppler radar to a suite of field instrumentation.
Courses include: Introduction to Meteorology, Introduction to Meteorological Observation and Analysis, Meteorological Computer Applications, and elective courses from the general university offerings.
Calculus I and some computer programming experience are prerequisites for the program.
Valparaiso University program contact:
Rick Gillman, associate provost
Rick.gillman@valpo.edu
(219) 464-6718
The Geography Semester at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana | Fall semester only
Participants will learn diverse perspectives of earth’s cultures, people, landscapes, and environments. The program allows for exploration of the spatial structure and organization of natural and social phenomena through field observations, data analysis, numerical modelling, and computer mapping tools, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Field components include class walking tours of Valparaiso, lab excursions to local landform sites, and longer trips (for those in the National Parks course) during the October fall break.
Courses include: World Human Geography, Globalization and Development, Economic Geography, Introduction to Meteorology, Introduction to Geomorphology, Introduction to GIS, Environmental Conservation, and many others.
Valparaiso University program contact:
Rick Gillman, associate provost
Rick.gillman@valpo.edu
(219) 464-6718
The Birmingham Civil Rights Semester at Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama | Fall semester
The Birmingham Civil Rights Semester at Samford University will afford students majoring in humanities or social sciences invaluable insight into the United States’ civil rights struggle. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is one of the essential documents of the civil rights movement, and the 1963 March on Birmingham helped galvanize public opinion in regard to human and civil rights. The bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, the subject of Spike Lee’s “Four Little Girls,” also led to public outrage in regard to racial violence. Samford University offers students access to both participants in the civil rights struggle (“foot soldiers” of the movement) and to outstanding scholars on the civil rights struggles of the 1960s. Understanding what happened in Birmingham provides crucial context for the current civil rights issues facing this country, from Trayvon Martin to Michael Brown, from Charleston to Ferguson and beyond. All courses will draw on civil rights materials available through the Birmingham Public Library, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, and the installations in the Civil Rights District. In addition, students will be able to travel to Selma (Edmund Pettus Bridge) and Montgomery (Rosa Parks Museum).
Courses include: Rhetorical Criticism: Rhetoric of the Civil Rights Movement, Auteurs: The Civil Rights Struggle on Film, New South: Birmingham and the Civil Rights Movement, Politics of Education, and Special Topics: Toleration and Freedom. Internships may be arranged for credit.
Samford University program contact:
Chris Metress, associate provost for academics
cpmetres@samford.edu
(205) 726-2192
The Dinosaur Semester at Westminster College
Salt Lake City, Utah | Spring semester only
Utah’s unique geologic history has made it one of the most dinosaur-rich states in the country. Paleontologists have discovered dozens of species of dinosaurs in Utah and new species are constantly being unearthed. The Dinosaur Semester at Westminster College allows students to learn the principles of geology, paleontology and evolutionary biology through a detailed study of these dinosaurs and the environment in which they lived. Please note, this signature semester will require moderately strenuous hiking and overnight camping, as it incorporates field trips to see Utah’s spectacular geology as well as dinosaur fossils in their native rock.
Courses Included:
WCSAM 107: Geology of the American West
WCSAM 205: Dinosaur Paleobiology
GEOL 350: Geo-Methods –Dinosaur Traces
For more information contact:
Dave Goldsmith, Professor and Chair of Geology
Westminster College
1840 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
dgoldsmith@westminstercollege.edu
(801) 832-2356