Short-Term Study Abroad
Caldwell short-term study abroad programs are led, taught and coordinated by Caldwell faculty. Courses are pre-identified by participating faculty.
Overview
- Duration: 1-4 weeks during Spring break, Winter break, Summer break
- Credits: May transfer up to six credits or two short-term study abroad programs towards your major, core, or electives. Grades are calculated into your Caldwell GPA.
- Class Standing: Must have been enrolled at Caldwell for at least one semester and at least 18 years of age.
- Application: Must submit application to your study abroad advisor
- Cost: In addition to the cost of the trip (varies based on program), students will pay Caldwell tuition for 1-credit and receive 3-credits.
- Winter/Summer Programs – 1 credit Tuition is based on discounted Undergraduate Tuition Rate for these terms.
- Spring Programs – 1-credit tuition is based on current semester fees.
For more information, please contact Rosa Sanchez, Study Abroad Coordinator at studyabroad@caldwell.edu.
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Getting Started
The process of getting started should begin three to four semesters in advance.
1 – Ask yourself the following questions:
- What are 2-3 goals you have (academic and personal) in studying abroad?
- In what part of the world do you want to study? If it is not an English-speaking country, will you have some language fluency?
- How long do you want to be abroad? A week, semester, or year?
- What part of the year do you want to study abroad?
- How will the time frame impact your course sequence at Caldwell?
- What are your financial responsibilities with tuition?
2 – Consult with your Academic Advisor about which programs are available and which might best suit your major.
3 – Schedule a meeting with Rosa Sanchez, Study Abroad Coordinator to discuss the application process and how studying abroad will impact your academic and personal goals.
4 – Meet with the Office of Financial Aid to discuss any financial implications
5 – Determine whether you want to apply to a Long-Term Study Abroad program or Short-Term Study Abroad program.
6 – Connect with Caldwell students and alumni who have taken part in study abroad programs to gather advice and helpful tips.
7 – Students and their families should be aware that the U.S. Department of State offers important guidelines, travel advisories, and helpful tips for U.S. citizen students studying abroad.
8 – Apply for a Passport! This process can take 4 to 6 weeks. If it is your first time applying for a U.S. Passport, follow instructions on “How to Apply for a Passport.” International students should contact Jan Marco Jiras, Director of International Student Services.
9 – Contact the U.S. embassy for the country where you will be studying to obtain any necessary visas.
10 – Obtain comprehensive sickness and accident insurance through the visiting program or through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI).
11 – Prior to studying abroad, it is recommended that students enroll with the nearest U.S. Embassy through the STEP Enrollment Program.
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In Spring 2024, Art Therapy graduate students travelled to Ireland to discover its rich art and history. The trip explored how art, environment, culture and history have shaped indigenous and post-colonial Irish culture. Each day included an evening of art making with Caldwell faculty to reflect on lessons learned and personal meaning. For more information on future Art Therapy study abroad programs, please e-mail Annette Vaccaro at avaccaro@caldwell.edu
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Spain
Study Abroad in Spain, Summer 2025
The Study Abroad Program in Segovia, Spain is a month-long program in the summer. It allows students to earn six credits while getting a real immersion experience. The students live with a host family and travel around Spain—all while learning about its rich culture and language. Caldwell’s own faculty member in the Modern Languages Department, Dr. Sánchez, travels with the students and teaches one of the two classes students take. Open to all majors.
Program Overview
- Dates: Late May to late June, 2025
- Classes: Students take two classes:
- Catholic Tradition in Spain (Fulfills Catholic Tradition Enriched Core)
- and one of the following:
- Intermediate Spanish
- Literature in Spanish
- Spanish Culture and Civilization (offered in Spanish and English)
- Stay: Live with a Spanish family within walking distance to classes.
- Meals: All meals included.
- Travel:
- Students will travel together from JFK airport to Madrid
- Day trips to nearby cities, including Madrid
How to apply: Interested students should E-mail Dr. Rosa Sánchez at rsanchez@caldwell.edu
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Short-Term Study Abroad Application
A complete Caldwell short-term study abroad application requires:
- Student application form
- $300 non-refundable deposit
- Proof of health insurance
- Faculty recommendation
- Unofficial transcript
- Picture of self
- Copy of passport, which must be valid six months after the return date
- Signed statement of Guest Policy Form and Guest Information Form
- Signed Student Guidelines. and syllabus
- Signed Statement of Acknowledgement, Consent, and Release Agreement (pick up from Study Abroad Advisor)
Submit complete application and deposit to Rosa Sanchez, Study Abroad Coordinator at rsanchez@caldwell.edu
Past Programs
- Summer 2019: Segovia, Spain (yearly)
- Spring 2019: Vienna, Austria
- Summer 2018: Germany & Czech Republic
- Summer 2018: Segovia, Spain
- Summer 2017: Segovia, Spain
- Spring 2016: Dominican Republic (D.R.E.A.M.S. Leaders Program)
- Spring 2016: Amsterdam
- Spring 2015: Dominican Republic (D.R.E.A.M.S. Leaders Program)
- Winter 2015: Italy – Naples & Campania Region