Study Abroad Sites
Ouachita offers study abroad opportunities all over the world. Explore the options to see which program best fits your academic and social interests as well as your semester of choice.
Be sure to attend OBU’s annual international awareness chapel service and the following interest meetings to learn more about study abroad. Call or stop by the Grant Center if you have additional questions. We’d love to discuss your study abroad options with you. Reach us at (870) 245-5197 or come see us in Lile Hall, suite 101.
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European Study Tour: May term
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Italy (Rome, Florence, Venice)
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France (Paris)
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England (London)
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Hands On Missions: Various Sites
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Austria (Salzburg): Salzburg College
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England (Liverpool): Liverpool Hope University
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Italy (Rome): John Cabot University via CGE
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Japan (Fukuoka): Seinan Gakuin University
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Lithuania (Klaipeda): LCC International University via CGE
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Spain (Alicante): Universidad de Alicante
- Wales (Cardiff): Missional Links-Wales
The Program
Intro
In late May, two Ouachita faculty members lead a three-week study tour to western Europe. The trip focuses on sites of significant historical, cultural and intellectual importance in the development of Western traditions.
The group will have a wide range of experiences including tours of museums and galleries, visits to palaces, churches and ancient ruins, as well as possible attendance at dramatic and musical performances.
Students selected must participate in a preparation course, requiring one hour per week for meeting, and outside preparatory assignments to be determined by the leading faculty.
Upon completion of the trip and required assignments, a student may receive six hours of academic credit. Three hours will be Humanities credit and three will be junior/senior elective credit.
Costs may change, but until such time as we know the precise amount, please be advised the increase is estimated not to rise more than 5% overall.
Course Credit: Upon completion of the tour and its assignments, students receive six hours of junior/senior credit CORE 3063 (fulfills 1 Fine Arts requirement) and INTL 3833 (counts as an elective).
Requirements
- 2.5 GPA
- Good standing with the University
- Satisfactory references on the application
- Good health and an ability to walk and carry your own luggage
- Good attitude and an ability to get along with a group
- A study abroad non-refundable application fee of $200 (All study abroad students must pay this application fee & it does not apply to the cost of the trip)
- The financial resources to pay for the trip as there is limited scholarship money available
Application
The application deadline is Oct. 1 in the fall semester prior to the trip.
Payment
The costs for the course varies from year to year, but includes round-trip air fare, accommodations, entry fees, ground transportation, and breakfast meals. Lunches and dinners are not included in the cost of the trip. Total cost $7,000.
The Program
Intro
Students can earn up to twelve hours of course credit while participating in the “Hands On” semester missions program with the International Mission Board, SBC. This program is designed to offer students interested in missions an opportunity to gain field experience and academic credit concurrently.
Language
All courses while on the field are taught by Pruet School faculty in English. There is no foreign language requirement.
Academics
To be eligible for Hands On Ouachita, OBU Christian Studies majors must have passed CHMN 1023 Introduction to Christian Ministry, and MSSN 2303 Introduction to Christian Missions. For non-OBU students or non-Christian studies majors, this requirement may possibly be waived.
Lodging & Meals
Lodging and meal arrangements vary by assignment. These details will be provided by agency responsible for hosting your Hands On experience.
Cost & Financial Aid
Because this is an OBU based academic program, all tuition will be paid to OBU in the normal manner. Costs related to the field experience must be worked out on a student-by-student basis with the OBU professor of record and the field supervisor.
Visas & Travel
Visa requirements will vary by country and will be determined during the application and approval process.
More Information
For more information, visit Hands On website at Hands On IMB or contact Jason Greenwich director of OBU’s Grant Center for International Education, at greenwichj@obu.edu 870-245-5266.
The Program
Intro
SC is the best option for students to receive a large number of CORE requirements in one semester! In the fall of 1991, Ouachita established summer and semester programs at Salzburg College in Salzburg, Austria. This one semester study experience allows students to live in one of the most beautiful and culturally rich countries in Europe
Salzburg College Program Information 2022
Salzburg College Study Abroad Fees Overview 2022
Salzburg College Faculty-Led Program Services
Template Schedule 2-Week Summer Program Summer 2022
Salzburg College Semester Year Programs 2022
Salzburg College Study Sports Program 2022
Salzburg College Internship Programs
Salzburg College Summer Sessions 2022
Language
All Courses are taught in English except for language classes.
Academics
Students are required to carry a 15 semester hour load. To support the overall Austrian experience, two courses are required of all students wanting to study a semester at Salzburg College:
Understanding Austria: History, Politics and Culture
One German language course
Program Information
Salzburg College Program Dates Tuition and Fee Structure 2022
Salzburg College offers a 6 month study/sports participation starting in the spring semester with an American type Football team or a local Soccer team with a completion of up to 24 academic credits; housing paid by team. See Salzburg web page for more information.
Lodging & Meals
Students participating in this program live in the homes of Austrian families and participate in tours of Germany and Austria. A dorm option is available.
Cost & Financial Aid
See the COSTSHEET 2022
Visas & Travel
A visa is required to study in Austria. Students will be required to bring the necessary documentation with them on arrival in Austria. They will be taken to the Austrian Consulate in Munich by SC staff members to process their visas. Details will be provided during the application process.
More Information
For more information, visit Salzburg College website at Salzburg College or contact Jason Greenwich at greenwichj@obu.edu, Lile 101.
The Program
Intro
Liverpool Hope University welcomes students from across the U.S. to study with us for a single semester or a full academic year. They are a liberal arts university with a proud tradition of over 165 years in higher education. You will be welcomed into a community of around 7,500 students where the average class size is 20 students and professors know students by name.
LHU is a great option for any OBU students from any discipline.
Arrival
Arrive spring semester and have till Mid April to complete your finals (normally a research paper.) End date mid-April
Options for Maymester:
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Stay for the Easter Holidays- to Maymester starting in May
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Stay for the Easter Holiday and the three week Maymester: Mid May through Early June; depart early June
Language
All classes are taught in English May 2022 Courses
Maymester-The Bible and the English Reformation
Maymester-Devising and Adapting for Theatre
Maymester- Brexit And Its Implications
Maymester-Human Kinesiology; Testing & Prescription
Maymester-Disability and the Civil Rights Movement
Maymester-Irish Diaspora
Academics
A normal course load is 60 Liverpool Hope Credit hours or 16 semester hours. Students can take a maximum of 4 courses of 15 LHU credits each for a total of 60 LHU credits which equates to 16 semester hours of credit. For example, each course will provide 4 semester hours of credit, so three of those hours could be counted as an OBU equivalent and the remaining 1 hour would become an elective hour.
Lodging & Meals
Students live in residence halls and are provided with one main meal a day in the cafeteria. The other meals can be taken in the residence hall or at restaurants in the area. There is a supermarket within walking distance of the university where students may purchase food and personal products.
Cost & Financial Aid
See Liverpool Hope Study Abroad page
See the COSTSHEET 2022
Fee Package for Fall (September to December) or Spring (January to March):
Standard Room with shared bathroom - £5,340 Or $7,365
Superior Room with en-suite bathroom: £5,532 Or $7,630
Fee Package prices for the Double Programme (September to March) or Full Year (September to June) are available on request.
As usual, Fee Packages include tuition, accommodation, airport collection, bed pack, a catering card for use on the teaching campuses, 24 hour security, use of a free shuttle bus to classes and the services of our Residential Life, International and Learning Support / Counselling teams
Visas & Travel
A visa on arrival is issued on presentation of the LHU letter of acceptance to the immigration officer upon arrival. Those who wish to volunteer or undertake work in any manner must apply for a tier 3 visa in advance and pay a higher fee.
More Information
For more information visit Liverpool Hope University website for helpful information about study abroad or contact Ian Cosh, director of OBU’s Grant Center for International Education, at coshi@obu.edu.
Liverpool Hope University Facebook
The Program
Intro
An American university in the heart of Rome
STUDY ABROAD IN ROME, ITALY
A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE
At John Cabot University, we want you to have the experience of a lifetime when you study abroad! Lose yourself in the splendor and excitement of Italian culture...study with internationally-renowned professors...join an active, diverse community of English-speaking students from over 80 countries in a one-of-a-kind setting.
AMAZING COUNTRY
Whether you spend a year, semester, or summer session abroad in Italy, you'll never forget the history that awes you at every turn, the food - traditional and modern (the Slow Food movement started here!), and your interactions of some of the friendliest people on earth.
AMAZING CITY
What better place to be based than the Eternal City? Just walking between JCU's campuses, in one of the most historic and picturesque neighborhoods of Rome, is like being on a moving set. With two international airports and numerous train stations, Rome is also a hub for your travels.
AMAZING UNIVERSITY
JCU's vast academic offerings give you the freedom to tailor your studies. Choose from a wide variety of courses in business, humanities, mathematics, communications, social sciences, and the arts, and take advantage of the opportunities offered by our Digital Media Lab or Institute for Entrepreneurship. As a U.S.-accredited university, JCU allows you to earn fully transferable credits while you gain an unforgettable cultural experience.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Immerse yourself in the color of local Trastevere life in fully furnished JCU apartments.
STUDENT LIFE, FRIENDS FOR LIFE
Expand your social and cultural circles with an array of clubs, activities, athletics, and community service opportunities.
TRAVEL AND EXPLORE
Take advantage of JCU's 3-day weekends on organized trips, or take off with friends. Rome is the perfect base for exploring all of Italy and Europe.
HEALTH, SAFETY AND SUPPORT
From the moment you arrive, we are here with all the help and resources you need. Your health, safety, and wellbeing are our top priorities.
The Program
Intro
Since 1973 an exchange program with Seinan Gakuin University in Fukuoka City, Japan, has been offered. During these years, students have experienced the rich and exciting dimensions of Japanese culture. It is not unusual for students who have participated in this program to return to Japan after graduation to live, work, or continue their studies.
Seinan Admission Procedures 2022
Seinan Applicant Record of Previous Japanese Studies 2022
Seinan Checklist for Application Documents Exchange Student 2022
Seinan International Student Medical Report 2022
Language
Courses other than language courses are offered in English for the international students participating in this program.
Academics
This two-semester program offers students the ability to earn up to 36 hours of course credit. Many students receive enough hours of credit to consider fulfilling the requirements of the international studies minor. Language learning is complemented by courses in intercultural studies, Japanese history and other such broadening courses. Summer courses explained here.
Lodging & Meals
Ouachita students live in an international residence hall with students from other international universities during their stay in Fukuoka City. The university cafeteria is available and the ability to cook simple meals in the residence hall is also available.
Cost & Financial Aid
Three scholarships are offered:
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Tuition, fees, room and board scholarship: student receives no OBU aid but can retain their private, state and federal aid.
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Two tuition scholarships are offered: the students receive 50% OBU aid, and retain their private, state and federal aid. COSTSHEET 2022
Visas & Travel
A visa is required. The student will be guided through the process by OBU and SGU staff members, but should plan on having to make a trip to the Japanese Consulate in Nashville, Tenn. as part of the visa process.
More Information
For more information, visit Seinan Gakuin University website at http://www.seinan-gu.ac.jp/eng/ or contact Jason Greenwich, director of OBU’s Grant Center for International Education, at greenwichj@obu.edu.
Four-week Summer Intensive Japanese Program
Summer Intensive Japanese Program is a four-week program held in the summer see info here.
The Program
Intro
CGE Consortium for Global Education offers a semester study opportunity in cooperation with our member university, LCC International in Klaipeda, Lithuania. The campus is located just minutes away from the Baltic Sea and in walking distance to the historic downtown district.
Fifty percent of the students enroll from Lithuania and the others come from more than 25 other countries. LCC International intentionally recruits students from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Ukraine and other regional nations so that students can learn together and creatively pursue careers which will be useful back in their home countries.
LCC International University is a Christian-based university with a voice for faith and learning in a complex region. CGE students gain from semester study opportunities in a rich global atmosphere! CGE gains from a wider global perspective and specific understanding of sacrifices made by citizens as they “sang” their nation into democracy.
Language
Students all study in English. There is no foreign language requirement.
Academics
Students can earn Liberal Arts degrees in Business Administration, Social Sciences, English Language and Literature, General Studies, and Theology while participating in local projects and programs sponsored by LCC. 15-17 North American semester hours (5-6 courses).
Lodging & Meals
Housing shared room with 3 European roommates on campus with cafeteria on campus.
Cost & Financial Aid
See COSTSHEET 2022 or web site for current costs. Financial aid is 100% outside scholarship and 50% internal scholarship.
Visas & Travel
A student visa is required and will be part of the process.
More Information
For more information, visit CGE & LCC International University or contact Jason Greenwich, director of OBU’s Grant Center for International Education, at greenwichj@obu.edu.
LCC International University Facebook
The Program
Intro
The University of Alicante offers a strong intensive Spanish language program. It is recommended that only students who are majoring or minoring in Spanish should consider this as their study abroad option. Students who are serious about leaning Spanish may also consider this option, but they should understand and appreciate that they will be involved in serious language study for the duration of their stay.
Alicante is located on the Mediterranean coast. It has its own airport and good train connection to Madrid and other parts of Spain.
Language
The option to study topics other than Spanish is not available to OBU students.
Academics
Because language learning has to be done in series, the student will take four semester hours of credit over the course of four weeks. Every four weeks the student will begin a new cycle and will receive four semester hours of credit—3 for language and one hour for a complementary class—such as Spanish Culture or literature. Grades for each four week segment will be made available to students, so they do have a clear idea of their performance throughout the semester. The student will complete 4 semester hours of academic credit every four weeks for 16 weeks for a total of 16 semester hours of credit.
Lodging & Meals
Students may opt to stay with families or in apartments. Lately students have opted to stay in apartments, but both options are available to students. Students who stay with a family will have meals provided, but they will be charged on a per day basis that is not prorated during absences. Accommodation Link.
Cost & Financial Aid
Please refer to the COSTSHEET 2022. The University of Alicante is regarded as a very affordable and cost effective program due to the fact that the Government of Spain does not charge international students a premium to attend their universities.
Visas & Travel
Yes, the visa process is rigorous and has to be obtained at the Spanish Consulate in Houston. Students will be guided see National Visa Application Form and Visa Check List for Students and Required documents and Information for a Visa to study abroad in Spain in the process by the OBU international office, but students must take personal responsibility of providing all information in a timely manner.
Visa link
To procure a Visa go here: Spanish Visa appointment at Consulate in Houston.
More Information
For more information, visit Study Abroad at Alicante or contact Jason Greenwich, director of OBU’s Grant Center for International Education, at greenwichj@obu.edu.
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Welcome to Missional Links Wales Internships!
Missional Links Wales has been bringing interns to Wales for over 20 years, serving and supporting the Welsh churches while investing deeply into each intern who comes to Wales.
Wales – A life changing opportunity for you!
Wales – How does the internship work?
If you join us on our mission in Wales as an intern you will:
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Step out of your comfort zone and serve God in a different context and culture to the USA.
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Do ministry in a nation where less than 2% are Christians!
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Be part of an MLW team who have been bringing interns to Wales for over 20 years.
THE PROGRAM
Welcome to Missional Links Wales Internships!
Missional Links Wales has been bringing interns to Wales for over 20 years, serving and supporting the Welsh churches while investing deeply into each intern who comes to Wales.
If you join us on our mission in Wales as an intern you will:
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Do ministry in a nation where less than 2% are Christians!
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Be part of an MLW team who have been bringing interns to Wales for over 20 years
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Be part of a bespoke internship, designed around individual skills and abilities, for 7 or 11 months
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Have a personal coach/line manager who deeply understands the USA as well as Wales
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Have a personal mentor to confide in and have coffee (or tea!) with on a regular basis
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Gain national British accredited leadership training
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Join in for 35-40 hours per week of hands on ministry with local Welsh churches with a variety of ministries
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Be part of an internship team and build friendships with other interns from around the USA who are serving in Wales
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Receive housing, utilities and main meals all provided
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Be supported, guided and directed through the entire visa application process
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Receive 6 months of coaching and support when you return to the USA to help you with reverse culture shock and getting planted at home again
We are now accepting applications for:
September 2023 (10 months - to July 2024)
January 2024 (7 months - to July 2024)
For more information: info@missionallinkswales.org.uk