PROGRAM IN ENGLAND
Ferrum College is a member of PCCIS – the Private College Consortium
for International Studies. PCCIS, in association with International
Enrichment, Inc., provides Ferrum students with the opportunity to
participate in either a fall or spring semester study
and internship program, or a summer study and internship program
in London, England. The study program is centered at Imperial
College, a constituent part of the University of London. In
addition, students on the London Program are able to take advantage
of weekend tours and excursions designed to introduce them to the
famous sights of Europe, as well as numerous opportunities for travel
in Britain. (15-16 hours of credit). For information, contact
Sandy Prillaman, sprillaman@ferrum.edu (540/365-4207), or Sasha Saari, ssaari@ferrum.edu
(540/365-4331).
PROGRAMS IN NORTHERN IRELAND
The United Kingdom’s British Council, through its Business Education
Initiative, annually sends one to two students to Ferrum College for
a full year of study in the area of Business. In return,
educational institutions in Northern Ireland offer spaces for a full academic
year to undergraduate students from participating American colleges
and universities. Ferrum, along with each participating American
institution, may nominate up to two students. For information,
contact Sasha Saari, ssaari@ferrum.edu (540/365-4331).
In addition, through a special arrangement with the
University of Ulster, students or graduates of Ferrum College’s Environmental
Science program, upon recommendation by Ferrum faculty members, may
pursue summer course work or graduate degrees in Environmental Science
(Master’s and PhD.) at the University of Ulster.
PROGRAM IN PSKOV, RUSSIA
Ferrum College enjoys a unique relationship with
the Pskov Pedagogical Institute in Pskov, Russia. Based on the strong Sister-City Relationship
between Pskov (one of Russia’s oldest cities) and Roanoke, Virginia,
Ferrum has established its own exchange program, which brings a student
from Pskov to our campus each semester. In return, Ferrum students
enjoy both short and long term internship and study opportunities in
Pskov. Ferrum students have participated in a wide variety of
experiences in Pskov, ranging from traditional study programs, to renovation
work on a 14th century Russian Orthodox Convent, to teaching English
in Pskov schools, to working in area orphanages. While in Pskov,
most students live with Russian families, although several students
who have enjoyed year-long experiences in Pskov, have elected to have
their own apartments. Arrangements must be made through
Sasha Saari, Associate Professor of Russian and Director of International
Programs at Ferrum College. 3-9 credits possible. For
information, contact Sasha Saari, ssaari@ferrum.edu (540/365-4331).
PROGRAMS IN THE TROPICS
The Environmental Science Major at Ferrum College
regularly offers three-week intensive study programs in various tropical
locations. These
study/travel courses afford students a chance to study tropical and
marine plants and animals in their natural habitats. Students
work closely with Ferrum faculty members and are able to pursue individual
interests and research. 4 credits. Other ACA students
are encouraged to apply for this program. For information,
contact Dr. Todd Fredericksen, Professor of Environmental Science,
tfredericksen@ferrum.edu (540/365-4360).
PROGRAM IN SOUTH KOREA
Through an agreement with Sejong University in Seoul,
South Korea, Ferrum College regularly has Sejong students studying
at Ferrum for periods ranging from one semester to one year. The two institutions
plan to expand contact and to pursue faculty and student exchanges
and collaborative research and cultural programs in both directions.
Arrangements will be made to place Ferrum students who elect to study
in Korea in classes taught completely in English. For information,
contact Sasha Saari, ssaari@ferrum.edu (540/365-4331).
OTHER STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
Ferrum College offers a number of short- term travel
and study abroad opportunities to its students and members of the
community. These
programs are organized and led by members of the faculty and are designed
to provide out-of-class learning experiences, including service-learning,
in a variety of disciplines. In the past, students have traveled with
faculty members to such places as South America, Europe, Africa, China,
Mongolia, Russia, Israel and the United Kingdom, for periods of time
ranging from ten days to six weeks. Credit available, hours
vary according to length of experience and requirements of the program. In
general, participation in these programs by students, faculty and staff
of other ACA colleges would be most welcome if space allows. For
information, contact Sasha Saari ssaari@ferrum.edu (540/365-4331).
E-Term international trips currently planned for May 2008 include
study/travel courses to England, Italy, South Africa, and Turkey.
