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Study Abroad

Modern language students seeking the opportunity to live in the culture and speak the language daily may choose to deepen their language skills abroad through a wide selection of countries, living arrangements, courses, and travel options. Rather than routing students to a single opportunity, faculty assist students in selecting the program best suited to their individual needs.
 
Locations
Grove City College students can study in Europe, Latin America, Asia, or the Pacific by enrolling directly in foreign universities or by selecting programs in those countries run by other U.S. universities or study abroad agencies. As students explore the possibilities, faculty assist in paying particular attention to safety, health, graduation requirements, cultural adjustments, and on-site services.
 
Timing
Most modern language students study abroad for one or two semesters of their junior year or during the summer before or after their junior year. The normal transfer is 15 credits for a semester or 30 credits for one year’s work. Credits for summer programs are usually granted according to the number of weeks spent in class, up to a maximum of 12 credits.
 
Cost
A year or semester abroad can cost approximately the same or a little more than the same amount of time at Grove City College. Faculty help students compare the financial aspects of the programs quite carefully. Even details such as lunch on days students are away on school-arranged excursions and transportation expenses from housing areas to classroom buildings are considered.
 
Financial Aid
Students who have applied for and been awarded Grove City College financial aid for the academic year or semester in which they are studying abroad (including all College-provided merit and need-based awards) will continue to receive that award during the semester(s) when they participate in a full-time study abroad program that has been approved by the Office of the Registrar. The criteria for receiving financial aid are the same as for on-campus study.
 
Contact

Visit the Stan and Karen Johnson Office of Global Programs for more information or contact Dr. Kelsey Madsen, Study Abroad Advisor for the Department of Modern Languages, with questions.

Student Organizations

Alpha Mu Gamma Foreign Language Honorary

Advisor: Dr. Melissa Carruth
Alpha Mu Gamma, the national foreign language honorary and service organization, recognizes high achievement in the study of other languages. Its aims are to encourage interest in the study of foreign languages, literatures, and civilizations through friendship, enlightenment, and sympathetic understanding of other peoples. Alpha Mu Gamma sponsors:

  • Informational events about study abroad, graduate schools, and jobs for language majors.
  • International food fair.
  • International praise and worship service in several modern languages.
  • Tutoring in French and Spanish.
Spanish Club

Advisor: Dr. Jason Killam
The Spanish Club strives to create a general appreciation of Latin American and Spanish culture among language students and across campus. The club participates in activities such as Spanish film watching, Hispanic heritage celebrations, and the International Food Fair.

French Club
The French Club at Grove City College brings together students of all majors with the goal of promoting a deeper appreciation of the peoples and cultures of the Francophone world both on campus and in our community. The group meets monthly to watch movies, speak French together at local restaurants, complete service projects, and engage in social activities with other organizations. The French Club also sponsors campus-wide celebrations for National French Week.
 
MuKappa
Grove City College’s chapter of MuKappa seeks to serve students with unique intercultural backgrounds and to support them in their transition to life in the U.S.

Resources

Recommended resources by the faculty of the Grove City College Department of Modern Languages include: