Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Abroad
"To truly understand gender and women’s roles, studying in another country and culture is essential. Only then will you develop the analytical tools to know your own culture and be able to advocate for change."
- Professor Danielle DeMuth, Women & Gender Studies Program
There are countless opportunities for an incredible study abroad experience within the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies curriculum. You will be able to gain a unique perspective on gender differences among cultures and bring that knowledge back to share with the rest of your classmates and professors here at GVSU.
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PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS
The programs highlighted on this page are a good fit for students studying Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.
SEMESTER AND ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS
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Australia |
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Costa Rica |
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Denmark |
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Ghana |
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Japan |
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Kenya |
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Netherlands |
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Turkey |
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SUMMER PROGRAMS
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Argentina |
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Dublin |
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ACADEMIC ADVICE
FIRST YEAR AND SOPHOMORE STUDENTS
- The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
- Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad.
- Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement.
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.
- Students should make sure they will have met prerequisites such as language and other foundation courses before they go abroad; it is important that students have prepared themselves adequately in the language of the country they will be visiting to maximize their study abroad learning experience.
- 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.
