International Studies Program

Harper College has joined in a consortium with 40 other community colleges, Illinois State University and several colleges in Wisconsin and Michigan to provide a semester abroad program for students at these institutions. This joint effort makes it possible for the colleges to offer a sound, viable academic program at reasonable cost, and allows qualified students to take advantage of the unique educational experience afforded through study in another country. Currently, programs are available in Canterbury, England, Salzburg, Austria, and San Jose, Costa Rica. Other opportunities include new programs in Poitiers, France, and a summer program in Guanajuato, Mexico. Summer programs are also available in Madrid, Spain, Kyoto, Japan, Munich, Germany, and Dijon, France via other community colleges in the ICTSN Consortium.

The Harper College International Studies Program was first offered in the spring of 1987. The sites in England and Austria will be offered each fall and spring. The program in Costa Rica is offered only in the summer. The program in Holland is offered in the spring only. To be eligible, a student must have completed 15 credit hours with a 2.75 grade point. Further information about the International Studies Program is available through Student Development, in the Multicultural Learning Center, D142, 847.925.6522.