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An unprecedented chance for student journalists and photojournalists to work with award-winning journalists in Thailand and explore the topics of animals and environmental impacts of the global pandemic. Student stories and photos have a chance to be published.
This 4-credit (or 6-credits optional) program gives student journalists and photographers an unprecedented opportunity to report on the ground in Thailand under the direction of an award-winning foreign correspondent. Focus is on Thailand’s animals, environment, tourism, and economy.
There is a virtual pre-departure seminar series to help prepare students for the in-country program. This seminar will focus on Thai politics, history, culture, the economy, human rights, journalism and the environment. Sessions in the series will be recorded.
This program is offered by Hamline University. Foreign correspondent and New York Times contributor Richard Paddock and Hamline University Professor Suda Ishida will co-lead this summer program. This course is affiliated with Peabody-Award winning Round Earth Media (a program of The International Women’s Media Foundation). Join us for this one-of-a-kind opportunity to work with a foreign correspondent in Thailand to produce reporting with the possibility of publication.
Tentative Program dates: Mid-May to early June 2022
China and Japan
Expand your knowledge of East Asia by studying in both China and Japan in one semester. Your first eight weeks of the fall semester will be in Beijing, PRC (at Beijing Foreign Studies University), followed by seven weeks in Kameoka (at Kyoto Gakuen University), just outside Kyoto, Japan. Intensive Chinese and Japanese language study, culture courses, and field trips included. One week free for travel in October. No prior knowledge of Chinese or Japanese language required for this program. Offered in even numbered years in the Fall by North Central College.
Costa Rica
Spend fall semester studying, living with a host family, and working in Costa Rica–first on the Pacific coast and later in the capital city of San José. Study intensive Spanish for the first eight weeks in Manuel Antonio, followed by a mid-term excursion to Nicaragua. The final six weeks include more Spanish instruction, internships, and volunteer community work in San José. No prior knowledge of Spanish required. Offered in the Fall by North Central College.
Germany – Berlin
“Nazareth-in-Berlin” is a full-time fall semester undergraduate program. Students are encouraged to go in their sophomore or junior year, although some seniors can still fit the program into their major. The program includes humanities courses, a professional internship and language learning. Offered in the Fall by Nazareth College.
See an overview of the participation process.
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Contact Michelle Apuzzio, NACU senior director of programs and communications.