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Morningside students participate in various foreign study programs.
Most programs provide opportunities for extensive travel in
addition to regular classroom studies. Although these programs
usually provide excellent experience for language students,
work is available in English-speaking countries as well.
Student applicants must have at least a total grade point
average of 2.5 (see specific program for additional GPA requirements)
to apply and should be of sophomore standing. Students
applying during the current academic year will be considered
for study abroad during the next academic year. Students
whom are selected to study abroad will be limited to one term
unless the student is selected to study at Kansai Gaidai University,
Queen's University, University of Ulster, Belfast Institute
for Further and Higher Education (BIFHE), Stranmillis University College, or St. Mary's University
College in which the student
would be allowed to study for two terms. Students must
make application before October 31st to make the "Early Bird"
deadline. If programs are not filled by the "Early Bird"
deadline, applications received before the November 30th "Final"
deadline will be accepted. Students who make application
will be invited to meet with members of the Curriculum Policies
Committee to discuss their application and plans for study abroad.
The Committee will submit a list of candidates to the Academic
Dean who will make the final selection for study abroad. The
Academic Dean will notify students in writing regarding selection
standings. For questions or application materials, contact
the Associate Dean or phone 712-274-5388.
Kansai
Gaidai Student Exchange Program - (Hirakata, Japan):
The purpose of the exchange program is to promote international
friendship and world peace by stimulating and supporting intercultural
activities and projects among students from the United States
and Japan. Academic work is in English. All course credits
transfer from Kansai Gaidai University to Morningside College
toward the hours needed for graduation. For additional
information about Kansai Gaidai University, visit their website: http://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp
Irish-American
Scholars Exchange Program - (Northern Ireland):
Through a partnership with United Methodist-related colleges
(Presbyterian and Catholic as well), the government of Northern
Ireland, and its five major universities, students can study
for up to a year in Northern Ireland. The five major
universities are: Queen's University, University of
Ulster, Belfast Institute for Further and Higher Education
(BIFHE), Stranmillis University College and St. Mary's University
College. BIFHE specializes in educating students who
have strong career goals in vocational areas: business,
marketing computing, performing arts, design communication,
leisure studies and other professional or vocational programs,
as well as Irish studies. Students must have 3.2
Grade Point Average. For additional information about
these universities, visit their websites: http://www.qub.ac.uk or http://www.ulst.ac.uk or http://www.belfastinstitute.ac.uk or www.stran.ac.uk or www.stmarys-belfast.ac.uk
Edge Hill University
offers a variety of courses in Business, Management, &
Leisure; Computing and Information Systems; English; History;
Sport and Physical Activity; Law & Criminology; Media;
Ecological Sciences; Social & Psychological Sciences;
Performing Arts and Education. The university has over 12,000
students and is located northwest of London , a short distance
from Liverpool and Manchester . For additional information
about Edge Hill University, visit their website: http://www.edgehill.ac.uk
Regent’s American College London - (London, England)
Regent's American College London (RACL), formerly British American College London, offers a wide choice of majors in management, media, international relations, politics, psychology and the liberal arts. The RACL campus is ideally located in Central London, within the beautiful Regent's Park. For additional information about Regent’s American College London, visit their website: www.bacl.ac.uk
The Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at
St. Michael's Hall offers an exciting opportunity to explore
classical studies amidst the academic, cultural and social
life of Oxford. The aim of The Centre for Medieval and Renaissance
Studies is to provide each student with a rigorous training
in particular disciplines. Students must have a Grade
Point Average of around 3.5. For additional information
about The Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, visit
their website: http://www.cmrs.org.uk
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