Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Abroad
PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS
The programs highlighted on this page may be a good fit for students studying Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Students who are majoring in WGS who wish to study abroad should aim to complete their elective requirements during their time abroad. WGS students are not limited to these programs or locations. The Padnos International center is happy to help WGS students find study abroad opportunities that meet thier requirements or desried location.
SEMESTER AND ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS
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Program Type |
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Australia |
For more information, please visit the Macquarie University website
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Exchange |
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Canada |
For more information, visit the Concordia website |
Exchange |
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Costa Rica |
For more information, visit the ISA Costa Rica website |
Provider |
This is a GVSU signature program, featuring discounts and additional support for GV students. This program is also available to students during their freshman year. |
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Denmark |
For more information, visit the DIS Copenhagen website
To apply, check out the DIS program brochure |
Provider |
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Japan |
For more information, check out the ICU website |
Exchange |
This program is only offered for a full Academic Year |
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Netherlands |
For more information, visit the SIT website |
Provider |
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South Korea |
For more information, visit the TEAN South Korea website |
Provider |
This is a GVSU Signature program, featuring additonal support and discounts for GVSU students. This program is also available to students during their freshman year. |
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Thailand |
For more information, visit the TEAN website |
Provider |
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Country |
Program |
Program Type |
Notes |
Courses |
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Netherlands |
For more information, visit the SIT website |
Provider |
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Scandinavia |
For more information, visit the DIS website |
Provider |
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South Korea |
For more information, visit the TEAN South Korea website |
Provider |
This is a GVSU signature program, featuring discounts and additional support for GV students. This program is also available to students during their freshman year. |
ACADEMIC ADVICE
GENERAL ADVICE
- Students may take courses that satisfy some requirements in their Women, Gender and Sexuality major or the General Education program. Be sure to begin planning at least six months in advance.
- The Women & GenderStudies B.A. requires third semester proficiency in a foreign lanugage. Consider working on this requirement while studying abroad.
- For pre-approval of a WGS course overseas, request a course description and provide a copy to your WGS advisor to review.
- Courses must have significant feminist content. although they need not necissarily be listed under WGS studies.
RESTRICTIONS
- WGS 300 research methods must be taken at Grand Valley.
- WGS 495 capstone must be taken at Grand Valley.
To determine the GVSU Course Equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page.
Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.
For more information email the Department Contact.

INTERNSHIPS
Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in a Women, Gender, and Sexuality internship abroad.

EXPLORE OTHER PROGRAM OPTIONS
There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Brooks College Scholarship for Study Abroad
Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page.

