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Study Abroad Programs
Many overseas program opportunities are coordinated by the Office of International Programs,
including Skidmore programs, approved programs, and faculty-led short-term programs.
All students wishing to study abroad must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher,
be in good social standing, and have strong faculty references.
Skidmore programs include Skidmore in Beijing in China; Skidmore in Madrid and
Skidmore in Alcalá in Spain; Skidmore in Paris in France; Skidmore in London
and the Shakespeare Programme in the United Kingdom; and the India Program.
In addition, each year Skidmore sponsors faculty-led programs during the winter
and spring breaks. These programs offer students the opportunity to develop
a deeper understanding of distinct cultures and to broaden their perspectives
on their own culture through daily contact with foreign teachers, students, and institutions.
For more information, contact the Office of International Programs.
SKIDMORE IN BEIJING
The Skidmore in Beijing Program is a unique, field-centered,
interdisciplinary study-abroad program located at Beijing University. The
program emphasizes the creative integration of field-based and classroom
learning to further the understanding of Chinese cultures and
traditions. Courses, developed specifically for our students and taught
at Beijing University, include an intensive language course and three
additional content courses taught in English. Two of the content courses
are focused on historical and contemporary China. The third course is an
independent research project that allows students to investigate and
learn about life in contemporary China by conducting directed field-research
projects in a discipline of their choosing. In addition, all of the
courses have a field-studies component, allowing students to
study classroom materials in the setting of Beijing. Students
live in the residence halls at Beijing University and are supported by
our resident director and program assistant.
For more information, contact the Office of International Programs.
SKIDMORE IN PARIS
Designed for students with upper-intermediate and advanced-level French,
the Skidmore in Paris program strives to integrate students into the academic
and social life of Paris. Students take a combination of courses at
the Skidmore Program Center and/or a variety of Paris institutions in humanities,
social sciences, and fine arts, including courses in art and art history, business,
economics, film, history, literature, language, music, politics, psychology, sociology,
and theater. Internships are also available. Students live with families and are
supported by a resident director and staff. For more information, contact the
Office of International Programs.
SKIDMORE IN MADRID OR ALCALá
Skidmore's programs in Spain are designed for students with advanced-level
Spanish and emphasize integration into the academic and cultural life of Spain.
Students take a combination of courses at the Program Center in Madrid and
the host universities: the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid or the
Universidad de Alcalá. Academic areas include humanities, social sciences,
and fine arts, including courses in art and art history, business, economics,
film, history, literature, language, music, politics, sociology, and theater.
Internships are also available. Students live with families and are supported
by resident directors and staff. For more information, contact the
Office of International Programs.
THE INDIA PROGRAM
The New York State Independent College Consortium for Study
in India (Skidmore, Bard, Hartwick, Hamilton, St. Lawrence, and Hobart
and William Smith Colleges) offers a one-semester academic program
in India every fall that carries seventeen semester hours of
credit. Students take four courses: Language and Culture in India; Historical, Cultural,
and Social Background of Indian Development; Contemporary Issues in Indian Social and
Cultural Development; and a directed field-study project. Students live and study in
two locations Mussoorie, in the foothills of the Himalaya, and the city of Jaipur.
For more information, contact the Office of International Programs.
SKIDMORE IN LONDON
Skidmore in London offers a variety of program options for the spring semester only.
Students may choose from programs at King's College, University of Westminster, University College London,
and Regent's College. Students take courses in humanities, social sciences, and business and economics.
Students live in residence halls and are accompanied by a Skidmore faculty director, who provides on-site
academic and personal support. For more information, contact the Office of International Programs.
SKIDMORE'S FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE IN LONDON
Skidmore's First-Year Experience in London, offered in the fall, gives 36 students the opportunity to spend
their first semester of college in London, one of the world's great cities. In addition to allowing students
to enjoy the historical and cultural riches of England's capital, the First-Year Experience in London
enables students to begin working toward their Skidmore degrees; helps prepare students for Skidmore's
academic challenges and opportunities; and builds strong connections and friendships among the participants.
Students study in London under the guidance of two Skidmore faculty directors who oversee the academic program,
serve as advisors and mentors for the students, and organize a variety of group cultural excursions and activities.
The directors also each teach one of the required Scribner Seminars, which are specifically designed for the program
and take full advantage of the resources available in London. Students take additional classes at the Institute for the
International Education of Students (IES) at its London Center. All courses are considered Skidmore courses; grades will
appear on the Skidmore transcript and will count toward the Skidmore GPA. A number of courses may also count toward
core-curriculum requirements. At the conclusion of the program, students will join their classmates in Saratoga Springs
for their second semester.
SHAKESPEARE PROGRAMME
This fall semester program, designed for theater and English students,
offers in-depth Shakespeare studies in London and Stratford-upon-Avon.
Students choose from courses in theater history, English literature, dramatic criticism,
directing, and acting. For additional information,
contact the Office of International Programs.
In addition to the Skidmore programs abroad, students also have the
opportunity to participate in a variety of Approved Programs. These
Approved Programs include programs around the world that meet Skidmore's
high academic expectations and that offer high quality administrative
support for our students. The Approved Programs are linked to Skidmore's
curriculum and are aimed to support various majors and minors, thereby
allowing Skidmore to more closely integrate our students' experiences
abroad with their work on campus. Students studying abroad on Approved
Programs will be charged the Skidmore study abroad fee, which is equal
to the current fee for Skidmore tuition, room at the apartment rate, and
the full meal plan. Students may use all financial aid on all Skidmore
and Approved Programs. For more information about Approved Programs,
contact the Office of International Programs.
