{"id":120,"date":"2020-01-08T13:39:52","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T18:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/?page_id=120"},"modified":"2025-05-21T09:53:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T13:53:57","slug":"opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/study-abroad\/opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-study-abroad-options\">STUDY ABROAD OPTIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Transy has several ways for you to gain valuable experience in a host of other countries. Take a look at the opportunities available and find one that works best with your goals in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns full-width is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/global-transy.jpg\" alt=\"student on the street abroad\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-globaltransy\">GlobalTransy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For semester long study abroad, Transylvania offers a portfolio of&nbsp;<a href=\"\/academics\/study-abroad\/opportunities\/globaltransy\/\">thirty-five approved GlobalTransy programs<\/a>, where students pay their regular Transylvania tuition plus the general fee, room and board \u2014 room and board is dependent on program \u2014 and may use 100% of their institutional, state, and federal aid. Whether or not a student pays room and board is determined by our&nbsp;<a href=\"\/academics\/study-abroad\/opportunities\/globaltransy\/#tiers\">three-tier system<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/may-term.jpg\" alt=\"students on a gondola\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-may-term\">May Term<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the four-week May term, students concentrate on one class and often get their first taste of international study. Many May term courses are team-taught and are highly interdisciplinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage all students to plan to travel during May term at least once during their Transylvania career. Don&#8217;t miss out on this convenient opportunity to experience the world beyond our campus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/academics\/study-abroad\/opportunities\/may-term\/\">Explore May Term<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/academics\/study-abroad\/opportunities\/may-term\/international-destinations\/\">International Courses for 2023<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/academics\/study-abroad\/opportunities\/may-term\/past-international-courses\/\">Past International Travel Courses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/academics\/study-abroad\/opportunities\/may-term\/past-domestic-courses\/\">Past Domestic Travel Courses<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/summer.jpg\" alt=\"students in front of a structure built into a stone wall\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summer-programs\">Summer Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer study abroad programs vary in length from 2 to 10 weeks and are available for academic credit through the following provider institutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kiis.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">KIIS &#8211; Kentucky Institute for International Studies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cisabroad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">CISabroad &#8211; Center for International Studies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studyabroad.arcadia.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Arcadia &#8211; The College of Global Studies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haec.gr\/en\/study-abroad\/overview-programs\">HAEC- Hellenic American College<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studiesabroad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ISA &#8211; International Studies Abroad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.webster.edu\/wins\/\" target=\"_blank\">WINS &#8211; Webster International Network School<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studyabroad.sit.edu\/programs\/summer\/\" target=\"_blank\">SIT &#8211; School for International Training<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teanabroad.org\/\">TEAN- The Education Abroad Network<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iesabroad.org\/programs?field_program_study_type_value=All&amp;field_area_of_study_best_match_tid_selective=All&amp;field_country_node_target_id_selective=All&amp;field_city_node_target_id_selective=All&amp;field_program_term_type_value=Summer&amp;language=All&amp;show-images=Show%20images&amp;sort_by=name\" target=\"_blank\">IES- Institute for the International Education of Students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usac.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">USAC- University Studies Abroad Consortium<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested students should contact the Office of Global and Intercultural Engagement and begin researching program offerings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns full-width is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/internships.jpg\" alt=\"student standing in front of buildings along a canal\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-internships\">Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-academic-internships\">Academic Internships<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With prior approval from faculty members, students may earn academic credit for participating in unpaid internships abroad sponsored by one of our approved study abroad providers.  A wide range of internships are available and many can be tailored to suit students&#8217; academic and professional needs and interests.  Virtual international internships are available for students who want an international experience from the comforts of home.  Through these international internships students can gain real-world experience, build their resume, grow their global network, and acquire global competences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may also secure their own internships outside of our approved programs. However, in addition to Faculty approval, these internships must be approved through CAPE prior to departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Internship Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/globaledge.msu.edu\/international-internships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Directory of International Internships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.state.gov\/interns-fellows\/pathways-programs\/student-programs-overview\/\">U. S. 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