Students who study abroad during the summer may enroll in programs in a wide array of disciplines. It is possible to take courses that will count toward a student’s major or minor requirements. VWU partners with reputable program providers to offer study abroad opportunities around the world.
Summer study abroad students are eligible to apply for Virginia Wesleyan’s Summer High Impact Practice Program (SHIPP). SHIPP provides grants to assist with program/course fees.
Students interested in studying abroad in the summer should make an appointment with the Director of Global Engagement, Brooke Novkovic (blnovkovic@vwu.edu).Summer Study Abroad Partners
91·çÔÂÂ¥ partners with the following institutions to offer direct-enroll study abroad programs during the Summer Term.
![Alexia Vassiliadis '18 (Mathematics) at the Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy, January 28, 2017. Photograph by Amanda Browder. Alexia Vassiliadis '18 (Mathematics) at the Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy, January 28, 2017. Photograph by Amanda Browder.](/academics/the-lighthouse/study-away/img/florence.jpg)
Florence University of the Arts (FUA), Italy
Florence University of the Arts allows students to experience Italy by living like a local. Students are able to take courses in a wide variety of disciplines including art, business, communication, biology, chemistry, mathematics, sociology, and history. FUA study abroad features experiential learning opportunities, such as community service, field trips to regional sites, and extracurricular activities.
Location: Florence, Italy
Language of Instruction: English and Italian
![Harlaxton College - June 2022 Harlaxton College - June 2022](/academics/the-lighthouse/study-away/img/harlaxton.jpg)
Harlaxton College, United Kingdom
At Harlaxton College, students study in the quaint area of Harlaxton, England. The University offers a wide array courses in disciplines such as British studies, history, mathematics, political science, psychology, education, and English. Harlaxton College also offers opportunities to take part in many unique clubs and sports. Students live and study in an English manor along with faculty.Â
Location: Harlaxton, England, United Kingdom
Language of Instruction: English
![Melissa Fisher ‘19 (English) in front of the Fontana delle Tartarughe in Rome, Italy, March 2018. Anonymous photographer. Melissa Fisher ‘19 (English) in front of the Fontana delle Tartarughe in Rome, Italy, March 2018. Anonymous photographer.](/academics/the-lighthouse/study-away/img/cabot2.jpg)
Location: Rome, Italy
Language of Instruction: English
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National Chengchi University (NCCU) International Summer School, Taiwan
Students are able to travel to Taipei, Taiwan and take courses in History, Political Science, Economics, and Communication. They also have the opportunity to study Mandarin Chinese. The NCCU Summer program includes several social and cultural field trips including a food tour and visiting a tea sommelier.
Location:Taipei, Taiwan
Language of Instruction: English
![Thomas Reinhold ‘20 practicing traditional Japanese drums at Rikkyo University, January 2019. Anonymous photographer. Thomas Reinhold '20 practicing traditional Japanese drums at Rikkyo University, January 2019. Anonymous photographer.](/academics/the-lighthouse/study-away/img/rikkyo2.jpg)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Language of Instruction: English
Additional Summer Study Abroad Partners
Virginia Wesleyan also recommends the following program providers for summer study abroad. These providers offer numerous opportunities around the world in most academic disciplines.