Short-Term Programs Abroad
A short-term study abroad course fits into almost any academic plan:
Science Courses Abroad
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- Earn three credits in science while abroad for 1-4 weeks
- Taught while regular classes are not in session, to avoid “losing” a whole semester.
- Focused on experiential learning, whether through field study or lab research in a cross-cultural context.
- Led by faculty members from the Penn State College of Science
- Students can often earn general education credit or credit towards a minor while abroad
- Search for summer (Term=Summer) or embedded (Show=Outgoing Embedded) opportunities on the Education Abroad website.
Study the regional ecology and human-environment interaction along the Serengeti plains. Learn more about BIOL 489
Explore the peoples, animals, and environments of the the cradle of humanity in Kenya's savannah wildlands. Learn more about BIOL 497
Gain valuable research experience while studying the ecology of Costa Rica during winter break. Learn more about BIOL 499A
Study the evolution of human anatomy and physiology throughout the Italian Renaissance, while visiting Florence, Bologna, and other cities throughout Italy. Learn more about SC 475N
Use your specific scientific background and interests to help solve United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, while collaborating with international students in Zurich and Bern, Switzerland. Learn more about SC 497
Research coral reefs with this spring semester course that travels to Curacao over spring break. Learn more about BIOL 483.
Spend three weeks over the summer studying cancer biology with local students in China. Learn more about BIOL 416