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

Country

Program

Program Type

Notes

Courses

Australia

For more information, please visit the Macquarie University website 


To apply, check out the Macquarie program borchure

Exchange

 

Pre-approved courses

Canada 

For more information, visit the Concordia website

To apply, Check out the Concordia program brochure 

Exchange

 

Pre-approved courses

Costa Rica 

For more information, visit the ISA Costa Rica website

To apply, check out the GVSU in Costa Rica program brochure 

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. 

Pre-approved courses

Denmark

For more information, visit the DIS Copenhagen website 

 

To apply, check out the DIS program brochure

Provider

 

Available Courses

Japan

For more information, check out the ICU website 

To apply, check out the ICU program borchure

Exchange

This program is only offered for a full Academic Year

Pre-approved courses

Netherlands

For more information, visit the SIT website

To apply, check out the SIT program brochure

Provider

 

Available courses

South Korea

For more information, visit the TEAN South Korea website

To apply, check out the GVSU in South Korea program brochure  

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. 

Pre-approved courses

Thailand

For more information, visit the TEAN website

To apply, check out the TEAN program brochure 

Provider

 

Pre-approved courses

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Country

Program

Program Type

Notes

Courses

Netherlands

For more information, visit the SIT website

To apply, check out the SIT program brochure
 

Provider

 

Available courses

Scandinavia

For more information, visit the DIS website 

To apply, check out the DIS program brochure

Provider

 

Available courses

South Korea

For more information, visit the TEAN South Korea website

To apply, check out the GVSU in South Korea program brochure  

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. 

Pre-approved Courses


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.  

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INTERNSHIPS

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

Internships Abroad

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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:

Browse More Programs

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Brooks College Scholarship for Study Abroad 

Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page

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DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Ayana Weekley

schlewia@gvsu.edu

215 Lake Ontario Hall

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Page last modified January 27, 2025