Travel Study Programs
Experience the adventure of a lifetime while broadening your educational experience. Wayne State University offers travel study excursions that take you to both near and distant locations. The travel study programs offer students life-enriching opportunities, while providing an exploration of other cultures, history and lifestyles.
For additional travel study information, contact the travel study coordinator at (313) 577-4682 or link to Wayne State University Office of Global Education
Travel Study Considerations
General Considerations
- Why do you want to study abroad?
- What aspects of study are most important to you? (academic, locale, cultural experience, etc)?
- How will this experience fit into my life and career goals?
Practical Considerations
- In what area, country or city would you like to study?
- How long do you want to study abroad?
- How much money do you have to spend?
Academic Considerations
- What courses or subjects would you like to study?
- Do you have specific degree requirements that can be filled while studying abroad?
Plan Ahead
- Apply for financial aid and scholarships early
- Consult academic advisors
- Get everything in writing!
- Validate passport and apply for visas when required
- Take care of medical concerns – shots, checkups, insurance while out of the country, medications
- If you will be gone for an extended period of time, determine how you will do banking and pay bills
- Talk to veteran travelers and exchange students about what to expect
Field Study in Finland, Zimbabwe, Holland and Poland
College of Education students with majors in Special Education or Elementary/Secondary Teacher Training are eligible to gain knowledge and learn about education programs and services from an international perspective. Students can arrange for three weeks of student teaching by observing, teaching and learning about the educational system of a foreign country. Contact Dr. Marshall Zumberg, College of Education, at (313) 577-1643 for more information.
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Germany: Global Perspectives in Management
This course is designed to provide an exploration and analysis of current telecommunication and web-based technology and an opportunity to experience the foreign environment by participating in a technology-mediated cross-border project. Contact Christine Miller, School of Business of Administration at (313) 577-9211 for more information.
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Ghana and South Africa: Two Faces of Africa
This program provides students with a first-hand experience of African history, culture and contemporary life-styles. The theme of the program is African Liberation and Development - signified by the experiences of Ghana and South Africa, the first and last African nations to be liberated. The study tour is approximately four weeks, but a two-week component is an option. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible. Contact Dr. Eboe Hutchful, Department of Africana Studies at (313) 577-2321 for more information.
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Moscow Theatre
This four-week travel study is located primarily at the Moscow Art Theatre School. This program is open to serious theatre students and is available for undergraduates and graduates. It is principally designed with the needs of students in acting, directing or scenography, but will also appeal to those with broader interests in theatre history, technical theatre or theatre management. Contact Dr. James Thomas, College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts at(313) 577-0789 for more information.
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Fish Lake, Michigan
The Biological Sciences Department will offer summer field study opportunities at the Fish Lake Station of the Kresge Environmental Education Center in Lapeer, Michigan. Courses will be offered to both undergraduate and graduate students during three, three-week sessions: June-August. Students may commute or stay in the comfortable dormitory. Contact Dr. William Moore at (313) 577-2934 for more information.
Higgins Lake, Michigan
The Higgins Lake Environmental School was established 52 years ago to promote a better understanding of the complex relations between humans and environment. Thousands of teachers, youth leaders and others have participated in this valuable program. This program is co-sponsored by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible. Courses are offered in three, one-week sessions in July. Contact Dr. Maria Ferreira at (313) 577-0927 for more information.
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New York, NY
This course offers both undergraduate and graduate students a unique opportunity to gain a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the fashion and retail industries in New York City. Site visits are planned to fiber manufacturers, designer showrooms, design studios, historic costume collections, museum exhibits, major retailers, trade publications and buying offices, in order to give the students hands-on experience and career training. The program is will be held in June. Contact Dr. Rayneld Johnson at (313) 577-3318 for more information.
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China
This fall semester course offers students the chance to witness first hand the profound transitions occurring in the oldest continuous civilization in the world. Offered for graduate credit. Contact Dr. Richard Raspa, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at (313) 577-6578 for more information.
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Paris, France
Humanities Spring Break in Paris is a fabulous opportunity to learn while you experience some of the most famous art, architecture, food, shopping, and history in the world. Contact Dr. Linda Speck, Department of Humanities, at (313) 577-6932. Additional information is available at Study Abroad
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Europe
Undergraduate and graduate business student learn about international business first-hand by experiencing the cultural, social and political institutions in some of the world’s great cities. Contact Dr. Abe Biswas, School of Business Administration, at (313) 577-4525. For additional information visit the Study Abroad Web page
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Gagliano Aterno, Italy
Gagliano Aterno is a small village of about 300 inhabitants located about one hour from Rome. Students in this program will take 2-3 courses in Italian Language and Culture. Contact Dr. Raffaele DeBenedictis, Romance Languages, at (313) 577-6258. For additional information visit the Study Abroad Web page.
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South Africa
This graduate program will provide students the opportunity to investigate several aspects of urban planning such as housing, economic development, and community development. Students will be exposed to alternative ways to address problems that confront Southeast Michigan. Contact Dr. Avis Vidal, Geography and Urban Planning, at (313) 577-8842. For additional information, please vist the Study Abroad Web page.
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Rome
Rome is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and has stood at the center of Western political and artistic imagination. This course will study the history and urban development of Rome: from its foundation in the eighth century B.C. through the 21st Century. Contact Dr. Sarah Bassett, Art & Art History, (313) 577-2541. For additional information, please visit the Study Abroad Web page.
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