Long-term Study Abroad Programs

CANTERBURY, ENGLAND (Also available in the summer):

Students attend Canterbury Christ Church University, a 25 year old institution enrolling about 8,000 British and international students. Students will take two required courses: one course in Modern Britain and another course in British History or literature, and two other electives with British students for a total of 12 credit hours. Students will live with a local family and may attend fall or spring semester. Check out a powerpoint presentation on this semester experience by Professor John Lea of Canterbury Christ Church University.

Application deadlines:

Fall: May 15th

Spring: September 30th

Summer: February 15th

SALZBURG, AUSTRIA (Also available in the summer):

Students attend Salzburg College, a private school college located in downtown Salzburg. Courses will be taught in English, but students will be expected to take a German language course, a course in Austrian Civilization, and either music appreciation or art history. Other courses are offered in the humanities, social sciences, and physical education for a total of 15 credit hours. Students will live in an Austrian home with a local family, and may enroll for fall or spring semester.

Application deadlines:

Fall: May 15th

Spring: October 15th

Summer: February 15th

SEVILLE, SPAIN

Through Oakton Community College, students will study Spanish language and culture and take liberal arts courses. Students will live with a family or in apartments.

CARLOW, IRELAND:

Through Kishwaukee College, students will study Irish culture and take liberal arts classes at Carlow College, 45 minutes from Dublin. Students will live in apartments just 5 minutes from campus.

Application deadlines:

Fall: May 15th

Spring: October 15th

Summer: February 15th

XIAN, CHINA:

Through College of Lake County, students will study Chinese language and culture, and take liberal arts classes at Xian International University, while living in international dorms.

MILAN, ITALY - MADRID, SPAIN - KYOTO, JAPAN - BERLIN, GERMANY - XIAN, CHINA:

Students may participate through the College of DuPage in four-week study programs in a variety of countries. Check with the Harper Study Abroad Counselor for current offerings.

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA:

Through the College of DuPage, students will study Spanish language and culture at the Forester Institute in San José, Costa Rica, and live with local families.

DIJON, FRANCE:

Through Parkland College, students will study French language and culture at the University of Burgundy in Dijon, France, and live in campus housing or with families.

HYDERABAD, INDIA

Study the History and Cultures of India each summer, and earn six Oakton credits. Spend a month in Hyderabad, India with cultural visits, fieldtrip excursions, tutorial assistance, on-site library and study areas. Housing with free Wi-Fi access and a full meal plan are included.

SUMMER SEMESTER OFFERINGS BY HARPER FACULTY:

Harper faculty offer short-term (1-6 week) study abroad programs in a variety of locations. Check the map on our overview page or take a look at our short-term study abroad page.