International Programs/Short-term Study Abroad

Roberts Wesleyan College offers additional short-term study abroad opportunities through summer programs and On Location Courses. These options are available for students who can’t spend a full semester abroad or who prefer to travel during the summer or with a group.

Guatemala Summer Program

Roberts Wesleyan College has partnered with La Unión Spanish School in Antigua, Guatemala to offer a four-week language learning experience for students in any major. Highlights include flexible start dates, a homestay with a Guatemalan family, and individual tutoring (no previous Spanish experience necessary). Students will earn 6 credits in Spanish with the option to earn 3 additional credits doing volunteer work in a field of their choice. Contact the Rinker Center for Global Learning for more details. https://rwc.roberts.edu/international-engagement/study-abroad.aspx

Oxford Summer Programme

The Oxford Summer Programme is an interdisciplinary program offered through the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. It is designed for students in all fields of study who are seeking academic challenge and intellectual growth. The program runs for five weeks during the summer earning a total of 6 credits. http://www.bestsemester.com/locations-and-programs/oxford/osp

On Location Courses

On Location Courses are led by Roberts Wesleyan College faculty to places around the world. Courses meet several times during the semester in preparation for an on-location experience structured to enrich the classroom learning.  The travel portion of these courses ranges from one to four weeks and is billed to students as a course fee.

Past offerings have included courses such as Fine Arts in London, TESL in Japan, Transcultural Nursing in Costa Rica, and Cross-Cultural Experience in Social Work. Course offerings change from year to year; please check the current Course Schedule to find out which courses are available for any given semester.