Study Abroad Opportunities for all FHSU Students

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." Mark Twain

Fort Hays State University has an extensive study abroad program, offering the students the opportunity to enroll in a foreign university for a summer, a semester or an entire year. Financial Aid is available for nearly all eligible students taking part in study abroad opportunities.

Department of Modern Languages Travel / Study Abroad Programs

From backpacking across Spain to touring historic and cultural sites in Germany, form studying in modern and vibrant city of Barcelona to visiting beautiful, remote villages in Peru: there is something for everyone! The FHSU Department of Modern Languages continuously offers a number of Travel / Study Abroad opportunities that students can take for credit or not-for-credit.

Our Regular Travel / Study Abroad Programs Offered

	Semester Study Abroad: Essen, Germany Spend a semester on a direct study exchange at FHSU's partner University of Duisburg-Essen. Choice of courses is dependent on the applicant's level of competence in German. Credits earned transferable to FHSU. For more info, contact Max Maximov
	Summer Study Abroad: Essen, Germany A 4-week program at the University of Duisburg-Essen. Students study language and culture, and participate in excursions to nearby sights and cities, such as Cologne, Bonn and Amsterdam. Free time to travel & explore on your own / with friends. Program includes tuition (5 or 6 CR transferable to FHSU), single room with bathroom and free travel within the region. Program is FREE to FHSU students, students pay only for air fare and meals / spending money. Scholarships may be available. For more info, contact Max Maximov
	Summer Study Abroad: Barcelona, Spain 1 month study at UIC, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, in Barcelona. Grants for the trip are available, or use of FHSU Financial Aid. UIC credits will be transferred to FHSU. Mandatory 3 credit hour online course must be taken during the spring semester before the trip, MLNG 390B Topics in Foreign Languages: The Culture of Barcelona with Dr. Espino-Bravo. For more info, contact Dr. Chita Espino-Bravo.
	Spring Break Travel / Study Abroad: Camino de Santiago Backpacking in Europe From the middle ages, the Camino has drawn millions of pilgrims to the city of Santiago de Compostela to worship at the tomb of Apostle James. This tradition still permeates from the mediaeval churches and basilicas, from the hills, forests and brooks which the Camino traverses. Today, the Way of St. James is walked by people of all ages and from across the world. Accommodations in local hostels, 2 or 3 CR Hrs, Scholarships available. For more info, contact Max Maximov View pictures / Read particpants' reflections 2012 View pictures / Read particpants' reflections 2011

Our Upcoming and Current Programs

	Summer 2013 Study Abroad: Barcelona, Spain Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Mid-June - mid-July 2013 Barcelona Program Summer 2013 \| Application Form and Instructions Barcelona 2013 Contract \| Barcelona 2013 Flyer For more info, contact Dr. Chita Espino-Bravo.
	Summer 2103 Study Abroad: Essen, Germany University of Duisburg-Essen June 1 - July 1, 2013 Application is closed! Contact Max Maximov with any questions.
	Spring Break 2013: Camino de Santiago - el Camino Portugués From Porto, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela, Spain (240 km.) March 13-25, 2013 Details / Info Meeting Application Deadline: Oct. 22, 2012 \| Application Form and Instructions Contact Max Maximov