Short-Term Programs Abroad

Spend a summer or winter/spring break abroad

Study the evolution of anatomy in Renaissance Italy Learn more about BIOL 475N

Study superconductivity under a Nobel Laureate in Shanghai, China Learn more about PHYS 499

Study the regional ecology and human-environment interaction along the Serengeti plains Learn more about BIOL 498A

Spend three weeks over the summer studying cancer biology with local students in China

Research coral reefs with this spring semester course that travels to Curacao over spring break

Learn how Costa Rica is a world leader in the use of renewable energy technologies

Gain valuable research experience while studying the ecology of Costa Rica during winter break Learn more about BIOL 499A

1. Science Courses Abroad –

- Earn three credits in science while abroad for 1-3 weeks
- Taught when regular classes are not in session, to avoid “losing” a semester.
- Focused on experiential learning, whether through field study or lab research in a cross-cultural context.
- All led by faculty members from the Penn State College of Science

Explore science courses abroad using the navigation menu on the left

2. Summer or embedded programs

- Length varies from one to twelve weeks
- Students can often earn general education credit or credit towards a minor
- Search for summer (term=summer) or embedded (show=outgoing embedded) opportunities on the Education Abroad website.