Category: Study Abroad

Study Abroad: USAC academic lecture series

Academic Lecture Series 
USAC has launched a monthly Academic Lecture Series for the spring semester to highlight the incredible faculty USAC has teaching around the world at USAC Specialty Program sites.  The lectures are free to attend and will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.  

Below is a flyer for the upcoming lectures.

Spring 2021 Academic Lecture Calendar 

Date & Time  Lecture Topic  USAC Program 
Weds., Feb. 24 
12 pm CST 
The Pragmatic Use of Gestures in Italian: How to Survive in Italy Using Your Hands  Viterbo, Italy Click here for details & to register 
Weds., March 24 
12 pm CDT 
Uruguayan & Argentinian Cultural Historical Highlights   Montevideo, Uruguay Click here for details & to register 
Weds, April 28 
10 am CDT 
 
Sustainable Development in China   Shanghai, China Click here for details & to register 
Weds, May 26 
11 am CDT 
The Power of Truth and Non-Violence: Gandhi, Past and Present   Bengaluru, India Click here for details & to register 

Study in Ireland Summer 2021 – Information Session Tuesday, October 13th 5-6 p.m.

Interested in studying Irish literature, language and music in Ireland? Here’s your chance!
There will be an information session for anyone interested in studying in Ireland (and who wouldn’t?!?!) on Tuesday, October 13th from 5-6 p.m. 


Highlights include:
Irish language study in the Aran Islands

  • Dublin
  • Ring of Kerry
  • Galway
  • Irish pub music sessions
  • The Abbey Theater
  • The Book of Kells
  • The Dingle Peninsula and more!

Please see the attached flyer for more information.  You can use the registration link to sign up and you will be provided with a Zoom link.
If you can’t make the session on the 13th, there will be a second session on October 28th at 12:00.


Please feel free to contact me with questions!

Libby Meyer, DMA Pronouns: she, her, hers
Senior Lecturer, Music Theory and Composition Director, Music Composition Program

Study Abroad News

Thinking about studying abroad?

Since our study abroad office will not be holding face to face study abroad sessions, they have put together an introduction to study abroad video. Please take a look and contact Michigan Tech’s Study Abroad Program Specialist if you have any questions, Vienna Leonarduzzi (vrchapin@mtu.edu, 487-1876).

Virtual Study Abroad 101

Virtual Study Abroad Fair – September 14th – 16th

Study Abroad: Valencia, Spain

February 26th, 12:00-1:00, Pavlis (722 M&M)

Attention Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering students! Are you trying to figure out a way to study abroad and stay on track to graduate? How does spending a semester in Valencia, Spain sound? We did the curriculum mapping work for you!

Stop by Pavlis on February 26th for some pizza and learn more about USAC’s fall 2020 program in Valencia, Spain!

Study Abroad: The Green Program

Japan Program:

Are you interested in any of the following?
  • Study nuclear energy in Japan & current disaster mitigation efforts
  • Snowshoeing through the Japanese Alps
  • Understand policy changes to transition to 100% renewable energy
  • Study abroad for just 8-10 days over Spring or Summer Break

There are a few spots remaining for March 7-15 and May 17-26!

For more information please visit:

https://thegreenprogram.com/programs/japan