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Amizade, Ltd.
7612 N. Rogers Ave., 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60626 USA
Phone: 1-773-973-3719
When: Varies
Amizade in the Andes: Amizade programs offer a mix of community service and recreation which provide our volunteers with the unique opportunity to participate first hand in the culture of the Andes.
Where: Cochabamba
Bolivia

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Amizade, Ltd.
7612 N. Rogers Ave., 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60626 USA
Phone: 1-773-973-3719
When: Varies
Amizade in the Amazon: Amizade programs offer a mix of community service and recreation which provide our volunteers with the unique opportunity to participate first hand in the culture of the Amazon.
Where: Santarem
Brazil

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Amizade, Ltd.
7612 N. Rogers Ave., 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60626 USA
Phone: 1-773-973-3719
When: Summer
Amizade in Yellowstone: Amizade programs offer a mix of community service and recreation which provide our volunteers with the unique opportunity to participate first hand in the splendor of Yellowstone.
Where: Yellowstone
United States of America

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Asian Culture and Language Center: EducAsian
9363 Wilshire Bldv., Suite 212, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 USA
Phone: 1 888 ASIA NOW
When: Winter Break, Spring/Fall, Summer
EducAsian: Affordable Study and Travel in China: Mandarin Chinese, History, Culture, Political Economy.
Where: Beijing,Shanghai,Xian,Hangzhou,Qingdao
China

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Beijing Polytechnic University - Mandarin Training Center
Long Tan Bei li 5-1-1-6, Chong Wen Qu, Beijing 100061 China
Phone: 011+0086106-7115546
When: Winter/Spring Intersession
Experience Chinese new year in Beijing: We offer small classes from beginning to advanced levels with additional daily one-on-one tutoring tailored to your individual needs. During the winter you will live with a Chinese family, where you will be able to familiarize yourself with Chinese culture and practice your language skills with your Chinese parents. And experience Chinese new year (Spring Festival)with your Chinese parents. Guided field trips to the Beijing Opera, the Great Wall, the Ming Tomb, the Summer Palace, and the Forbidden City will also be offered.
Where: Beijing
China

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Belmont University
1900 Belmont Blvd., Wheeler Humanities Building 207C, Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 1-615-460-6197
When: December-January 2 weeks,
CCSA London Winter Program: An intensive 2 wk program in London, offering courses in a variety of subjects, such as Theatre and Business, the London Winter Break Program is followed up with a final paper or project submitted after return to the US.
Where: London
England

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Belmont University
1900 Belmont Blvd., Wheeler Humanities Building 207C, Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 1-615-460-6197
When: Winter
Australia Winter Program: This intensive 2 week multi-site program in Australia, offering a variety of courses in such fields as science and business, departs on 12/26 each year; final projects and papers are submitted after return.
Where: Sydney , Cairns and Melbourne
Australia

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Cayuga Community College (SUNY)
International Programs, 197 Franklin Street, Auburn, NY 13021-3099 USA
Phone: 1-315-255-1743 ext-256
When: Winter
Tropical Marine Biology: Underwater and onland study of green plant life.
Where: Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands

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Centro Internazionale Dante Alighieri
Piazza La Lizza, 10, 53100 Siena ITALY
Phone: 011+0577-49533
When: Fall,Spring,Winter,Summer,Academic year
Italian Language and Culture: Italian language courses first class all the way. Professional and amateur cookery classes.
Where: Siena
Italy

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Cleveland State University
2344 Euclid Ave., Euclid Bldg., Room 103, Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 1-216-687-3910
When: Winter intersession
Tropical Ecology & Conservation Biology: Field research in tropical ecology and conservation biology at the Caparo Forest Reserve station of the University of the Andes.
Where: Merida
Venezuela

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Cooperative Center for Study Abroad
NKU, BEP 301Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099 USA
Phone: 1-606-572-6512 or 1-800-319-6015
When: December 26, 2000 - January 8, 2001
London Winter: Includes round-trip airfare from designated cities, accommodations in central London hotel, daily breakfast, program visits, airport transfers, London Underground and bus pass, theatre performances, and scheduled excursions.
Where: London
England

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Cooperative Center for Study Abroad
NKU, BEP 301Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099 USA
Phone: 1-606-572-6512 or 1-800-319-6015
When: December 26, 2000 - January 9, 2001,
Description: Includes round-trip airfare from designated cities, bed and breakfast accommodations, some additional meals, program visits, airport transfers, scheduled excursions.
Where: Sydney and Cairns
Australia

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European Heritage Institute
2708 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23223 USA
Phone: 1-804-643-0661
When: Winter, Spring
Where: Paris, France; Malaga, Barcelona, Granada and Salamanca, Spain; Assisi, and Florence; Perugia and Venice, Italy; Vienna and Klagenfurt, Austria
Various

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Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
c/o Hamline University Mail #361536 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284 USA
Phone: 1-800-554-1089
When: January
Environment, Economy and Community in Guatemala: Explore the impact of global development on the local culture and environment. Open to many majors, includes homestay and fieldwork.
Where: Lake Atitlan Region and Guatemala City
Guatemala

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Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
c/o Hamline University Mail #361536 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284 USA
Phone: 1-800-554-1089
When: January
Development and Community in Bangladesh: Explore the policies and practices of socioeconomic development in rural and urban Bangladesh. Open to many majors; travel and group field study.
Where: Comilla District and Dhaka
Comilla District and Dhaka

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La Suerte Biological Field Station
P.O. Box 55-7519, Miami, FL 33255-7519 USA
Phone: 1-305-666-9932(9am - 5pm EST)
1-305-954-0444 (answering service)
When: Summer,Winter
Description: The Field School offers broad undergraduate and graduate training in Neotropical field ecology. Classes are limited to around 24 students. With one senior faculty and three graduate teaching assistants per course, the small class size insures an optimal student:faculty ratio of 1 to 6.
Where: Costa Rica and Nicaragua
Costa Rica

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Louisiana State University, E. J Ourso College of Business
3139 J Ceba, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: 1-225-388-6354
When: First two weeks in January
Business Issues, Ecuador and Latin America: A two week study abroad tour featuring seminars, company visits and cultural events for students of business administration.
Where: Quito
Ecuador

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Massachusetts College of Art
621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 1-617-232-1555 x 371
When: Winter Intersession Jan 5 to Jan 18, 2000
International Studies: A two week creative excursion in studio art (mixed media, collage, on and off press monopring) in the inspiring environment of Oaxaca, Mexico.
Where: Oaxaca
Mexico

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State University of New York at Brockport (SUNY)
Office of International Education, 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport, NY 14420-2914 USA
Phone: 1-800-298-SUNY or 1- 716-395-2119
When: Winter/Spring Intersession
Oceanography Practicum: This program is designed for biology, earth sciences and geology majors as a practical firsthand learning experience. It combines field excursions, laboratory workshops, and lectures on the interrelationships of organisms and carbonate sediments, and the ecology of benthic communities. The site is the College Center of the Community College of the Finger Lakes' San Salvador campus. This program does not provide for direct enrollment in host university courses.
Where: Bahamas
Bahamas

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State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY)
210 Talbert Hall, Box 601604, Buffalo, NY 14260-1604
Phone: 1-716-645-3912
When: Winter
Ancient Art and Cities of Yucatan: This two week program offers students the opportunity to earn 3.0 UB undergraduate credit hours while exploring ancient Maya cities in the jungles of MexicoΓs Yucatçn Peninsula. This intensive program will bring students into direct contact with ancient Maya sculpture, architecture, and hieroglyphic texts in their proper cultural contexts.
Where: Chichen Itza, Palenque, Calakmul, Uxmal, Tulum, Dzibilchaltun, Mayapan, Coba, Edzna and others
Mexico

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State University of New York at New Paltz (SUNY)
The Center for International Programs, New Paltz, NY 12561-2443 USA
Phone: 1-914-257-3125
When: Winter/Spring Intersession
Various Programs to Choose From: Various Programs to Choose from: London Theatre Senimar; London Art Seminar.
Where: London
England

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State University of New York College at Cortland (SUNY)
Office of International Programs, Box 2000, B-15 Old Main, SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY 13045 USA
Phone: 1-607-753-2209
When: Winter
Description: A wide variety of field trips and excursions are offered through the Center for Bilingual Multicultural Studies. Also, the Center offers one-on-one teacher/student tutoring sessions on a limited basis.
Where: Cuernavaca
Mexico

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State University of New York College at Oneonta (SUNY)
Office of International Education, Netzer 311, Oneonta, NY 13820-4015 USA
Phone: 1-607-436-3369
When: Winter Intersession
India: A Study in Contrasts: Learn-and-serve first-hand in India in this three-week intersession program. The SUNY faculty director will guide you through a multi-disciplinary perspective, featuring excursions to places of historical, religious, and artistic significance (Old and New Delhi, Agra and the Taj Mahal, Jaipur - the "pink city," and Dundlod). You will have opportunities to take part in several service-learning projects. Tutor children in the English language, assist in the health center, or take part in the construction of a new building for the Indo- International School.
Where: Delhi and elsewhere
India

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State University of New York College at Oneonta (SUNY)
Office of International Education, Netzer 311, Oneonta, NY 13820-4015 USA
Phone: 1-607-436-3369
When: Winter Intersession
European Cities and Cultures: Athens and Rome are studied in terms of their historical and geographical settlement and growth, economic development, cultural landscape, architecture, city planning and ethnic characteristics. The course also focuses on the national and regional cultures that developed in these cities, with particular emphasis on theatre, music, and opera. Accompanying professors offer formal lectures combined with extensive walking tours and visits t cultural institutions.
Where: Athens and Rome (subject to change)
Multi-Country Programs

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Thunderbird - The American Graduate School of International Management
Overseas Programs / Building C, 15249 North 59th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85306-6010 USA
Phone: 1-602-978-7252
When: Winter
Winterim in the Republic of South Africa: Selected topics in International Studies will take place along the Pretoria-Johannesburg axis. The goal of this program is to give participants a broad understanding of contemporary South Africa and a clearer appreciation of its future prospects through interaction with our South African hosts.
Where: Pretoria-Jophannesburg
South Africa

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Thunderbird - The American Graduate School of International Management
Overseas Programs / Building C, 15249 North 59th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85306-6010 USA
Phone: 1-602-978-7252
When: Winter
Winterim in Mexico City/Puebla: A total immersion program of intensive training and interaction with native Spanish speakers. The course has been designed to provide hands on experience with the language and to take the student out of the classroom in order to further develop communication skills, while enhancing cultural literacy.
Where: Mexico City & Puebla
Mexico

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Thunderbird - The American Graduate School of International Management
Overseas Programs / Building C, 15249 North 59th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85306-6010 USA
Phone: 1-602-978-7252
When: Winter
Winterim in Chile and Peru : This program introduces students to developments in Chile and Peru by means of visits to companies and through meeting with business executives, government officials, and university professors and offers an opportunity to interview for jobs and internships with local companies. The course includes cultural activies, such as a catamaran boat trip, a weekend visit to the beach of Peru and the culmination of the Winterim will be high in the Peruvian Andes with a visit to the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu.
Where: Chile and Peru
Chile

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Thunderbird - The American Graduate School of International Management
Overseas Programs / Building C, 15249 North 59th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85306-6010 USA
Phone: 1-602-978-7252
When: Winter
Winterim in Chile and Peru : This program introduces students to developments in Chile and Peru by means of visits to companies and through meeting with business executives, government officials, and university professors and offers an opportunity to interview for jobs and internships with local companies. The course includes cultural activies, such as a catamaran boat trip, a weekend visit to the beach of Peru and the culmination of the Winterim will be high in the Peruvian Andes with a visit to the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu.
Where: Chile and Peru
Peru

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University College London, the Slade School of Fine Art
Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT England
Phone: 011+44 (0) 171 504 2313
When: Winter and Spring
Fine Art : The Slade offers courses in drawing, painting and theatre design to students wishing to study for one, two or three terms. These may be combined to make up a full credit load or taken in conjunction with other courses offered by other departments in University College London.
Where: London
England

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University of Delaware Overseas Programs
International Programs and Special Sessions, 4 Kent Way, Newark, DE 19716-1450 USA
Phone: 1-302-831-2852
When: Winter
University of Delaware in Panama: Students from any college are welcome to apply to the Panama Program. Class loads for Winter sessions are typically 6-7 credits (two classes). The program allows considerabletime for independent sight-seeing and travel.
Panama

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University of Delaware Overseas Programs
International Programs and Special Sessions, 4 Kent Way, Newark, DE 19716-1450 USA
Phone: 1-302-831-2852
When: Fall,Winter
University of Delaware in Bayreuth, Germany: Students from any college are welcome to apply to the Bayreuth Program. Class loads for semester programs are typically 12-15 credits (four to five classes). Winter sessions are typically 6-7 credits (two classes). Both programs allow considerable time for independentsight-seeing and travel.
Where: Bayreuth
Germany

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University of Delaware Overseas Programs
International Programs and Special Sessions, 4 Kent Way, Newark, DE 19716-1450 USA
Phone: 1-302-831-2852
When: Winter,Spring
University of Delaware in Siena, Italy: Students from any college are welcome to apply to the Siena Program. Class loads for semester programs are typically 12-15 credits (four to five classes). Winter sessions are typically 6-7 credits (two classes). Both programs allow considerable time for independent sight-seeing and travel.
Where: Siena
Italy

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University of Delaware Overseas Programs
International Programs and Special Sessions, 4 Kent Way, Newark, DE 19716-1450 USA
Phone: 1-302-831-2852
When: Spring,Winter
University of Delaware in San José, Costa Rica: Students from any college are welcome to apply to the San Jos&eactue; Program. Class loads for semester programs are typically 12-15 credits (four to five classes). Winter sessions are typically 6-7 credits (two classes). Both programs allow considerable time for independent sight-seeing and travel.
Where: San José
Costa Rica

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University of Delaware Overseas Programs
International Programs and Special Sessions, 4 Kent Way, Newark, DE 19716-1450 USA
Phone: 1-302-831-2852
When: Fall,Winter,Summer
University of Delaware in Spain: Students from any college are welcome to apply to the Granada Program. Class loads for semester programs are typically 12-15 credits (four to five classes). Winter and Summer sessions are typically 6-7 credits (two classes). Both programs allow considerable time for independent sight-seeing and travel.
Where: Granada and Madrid
Spain

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University of Delaware Overseas Programs
International Programs and Special Sessions, 4 Kent Way, Newark, DE 19716-1450 USA
Phone: 1-302-831-2852
When: Fall,Winter,Summer
University of Delaware in Spain: Students from any college are welcome to apply to the Granada Program. Class loads for semester programs are typically 12-15 credits (four to five classes). Winter and Summer sessions are typically 6-7 credits (two classes). Both programs allow considerable time for independent sight-seeing and travel.
Where: Granada and Madrid
Spain

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University of Louisiana at Monroe
757 Huron Street, Shreveport, LA 7106
Phone: 1-318-342-8197
When: Winter
Mexico Program: An 11 day program offered during the winter break period focusing on "cross-cultural issues" in counseling and family therapy.
Where: Yucatan, Mexico
Mexico

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University of Maryland
Study Abroad Office, 3125 Mitchell Building, College Park, MD 20742 USA
Phone: 1-301-314-7746
When: Winterterm 2000 (Jan 7 - 27)
Costa Rica: Sustainable Tropical Agro-Ecosystems: This course provides students with the opportunity to explore a variety of ecosystems in Costa Rica and to understand economic and environmental resource issues. Participants explore the environmental consequences of agricultural development and the concepts of ecotourism and agro-ecotourism.
Where: Multiple Cities Visited
Costa Rica

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University of Maryland
Study Abroad Office, 3125 Mitchell Building, College Park, MD 20742 USA
Phone: 1-301-314-7746
When: January 3 - 21
Cuba: The Cuban Revolution - Politics and Society: This course examines the origins and implications of the Cuban Revolution. One week of study at UM is followed by two weeks in Havana where participants will have the opportunity to interact with scholars, government officials, and students.
Where: Havana
Cuba

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University of Maryland
Study Abroad Office, 3125 Mitchell Building, College Park, MD 20742 USA
Phone: 1-301-314-7746
When: January 3 - 25
Germany: Politics, Business and the European Union: This course focuses on the impact of history and culture on European and German politics and business and explores the rise of the EU's economic, political, and social institution. Four days of coursework in College Park is followed by 18 days in Germany.
Where: Tubingen
Germany

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University of Maryland
Study Abroad Office, 3125 Mitchell Building, College Park, MD 20742 USA
Phone: 1-301-314-7746
When: Jan 10 - 28
Grenada: Casribbean Literature: Situated in the beautiful surroundings of Grenada's capital, St. George's, participants will explore the social and political context of two Caribbean texts. This study is complemented by exploration of the history and culture of Grenada, tours of the island, and meetings with local professors and academics.
Where: St. George, Grenada
St. George, Grenada

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University of Maryland
Study Abroad Office, 3125 Mitchell Building, College Park, MD 20742 USA
Phone: 1-301-314-7746
When: January 6 - 24
Honduras: Hands-On Projects in Sustainable Development: Student projects will concentrate on agricultural production and science, agribusiness, food technology, or rural development and environment. Most program activities take place on the Zamorano campus or in the surrounding Yeguare watershed.
Where: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Tegucigalpa, Honduras

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University of Maryland
Study Abroad Office, 3125 Mitchell Building, College Park, MD 20742 USA
Phone: 1-301-314-7746
When: January 3 - 22
Japan: A View from the Performing Arts: The primary focus of this course is on performing arts groups as they serve as examples of individual, group and social interaction in Japan, as well as providing an examination of Japan's past as it relates to the present. One week at UM is followed by two weeks of study in Japan.
Where: Kyoto, Osaka, and Surroundings
Japan

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University of Maryland
Study Abroad Office, 3125 Mitchell Building, College Park, MD 20742 USA
Phone: 1-301-314-7746
When: Janaury 7 - 23
Mexico: Women and Social Change in Mexico: In Mexico City, students are introduced to contemporary Mexico through planned lectures, discussions and field visits. Participants explore the changing patterns of gender differentiation and inequalities and the impact of collection action and non-governmental organizations.
Where: mecido City
Mexico

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University of Maryland
Study Abroad Office, 3125 Mitchell Building, College Park, MD 20742 USA
Phone: 1-301-314-7746
When: January 3 - 26
Vietnam: Vietnamese Culture and Family in Transition: Vietnam is a country run by the old of the revolution, but shaped by the young of the global economy. Participants will explore the changes in Vietnam's institutions before, during and after the communist revolution, with emphasis on young people.
Where: Various
Vietnam

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University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
Phone: 1-619-260-4896
When: Winter Intersession
MBA Courses (AACSB accredited): Three-week graduate business course in English beginning January 3 with two weeks of distance-learning activities conducted over the internet followed by one week, January 15-22, of instruction in Monterrey, Mexico. Activities in Monterrey include workshops, company visits, expert guest speakers, and cultural activities.
Where: Monterrey
Mexico

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