Hidden Gems
Explore these unique semester programs that are favorites of the Smeal International Programs team!
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| Argentina & Chile |
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| Buenos Aires & Santiago, Chile |
IES: Buenos Aires and Santiago, Emerging Economies Explore two South American countries on this multi-location program. Learn how businesses operate in emerging economies and about the local cultures through homestay experiences. |
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| Czech Republic |
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| Brno |
Students will enjoy this quaint Central European town untouched by modern tourism. A required course is taught by a former PSU professor, Michael Elavsky, who now works and lives in the Czech Republic. The optional internship is a huge plus, with mentorship from Michael and international work experience on your resume! |
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| Germany | ||
| Freiburg |
IES: Freiburg, European Union: Politics & Economics Students interested in political science and international relations will enjoy this unique program in Germany. All students take a Model EU course and participate in a Model European Union. The program includes travel to other EU member states. An optional internship after the Spring semester is an opportunity to add international work experience to your resume! |
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| Ireland |
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| Limerick |
Limerick: University of Limerick Spend a semester enrolled at University of Limerick and immerse yourself into the Irish student life - live on campus, join student orgs, participate in campus sports and take classes alongside local and international students. Spend your free time exploring historic Limerick and traveling all over Ireland. |
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| Portugal |
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| Lisbon |
CIEE: Lisbon Study in charming Lisbon and discover Portugal through CIEE taught courses. Students have the option of doing a part-time business internship during their studies or might opt to take a partner university at one of two Portuguese business schools, ISCTE or Nova SBE. |
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