Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs

• Minimum GPA: 2.0
• Class standing: Freshman, sophomore, junior, senior

Plattsburgh offers a variety of day and overnight trips to Canada as part of coursework. Examples include the Stratford Festival through the English department. These are excellent opportunities to take advantage of Plattsburgh’s proximity to Canada and gain international experience while taking a class on campus.

Academic requirements vary by program. Please consult your faculty leader regarding course content

Housing is typically a hotel, but options vary by program. Please consult the faculty leader regarding housing options.

If you have questions about the details of your program please consult your faculty leader. Students with questions about traveling to Canada such as obtaining a passport, visa, etc. are welcome to contact the Global Education Office.

The cost of a program can vary. Please consult your lead faculty member regarding any cost for your program.

Please note that all Plattsburgh students participating in a Canadian day or overnight trip as part of a course must complete a short application found on this page and upload a copy of a valid passport or enhanced license. Non-U.S. citizens may need a visa to visit Canada. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please upload a copy of your passport and visa as one document. International students that need advice about Canadian visas should contact the Global Education Office.

Apply to day & overnight trips to Canada

• Minimum GPA: 2.5
• Class standing: sophomore, junior, senior

This hybrid course, taught by Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, will feature a mixture of in-person, as well as online instruction. It is a unique opportunity to earn three credits during the spring semester and travel to Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic during summer break. The course will serve to provide insight and background into the horrors of the Holocaust and on the ways that people gravitate to art in the face of horror. Various texts will be considered, as well as the sites where they were produced. The premise is to devise a theory of the literary response to injustice and the crafting of a social justice reading strategy.

Below you will find a program itinerary, provided by EF Study Tours, as well as important details related to participation in this program.

ENG 306 Information and Itinerary

Additional information about the course, requirements, and the professor.

This course will be taught by Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, Associate Professor of English. Elizabeth has extensive experience traveling abroad, including leading similar travel tours with students to the UK, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. In order to be considered eligible to participate in the course, all students must have successfully taken ENG 101 and write a short essay on why the student wishes to attend and what they hope to get out of the experience.

All participants will be enrolled in a three credit course titled English 306: Reading The Holocaust. Students will be registered by the Global Education Office (GEO). Participation in all activities (class meetings, online forums, field trips, etc.) related to ENG 306 are mandatory before, during, and after travel.

Participants will be selected for this program based on grade point average, courses completed, and standing. In consultation with the Global Education Office, Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, will make final program enrollment decisions. If you have questions regarding specific course assignments, please contact Dr. Cohen at [email protected]

You should make informed decisions about travel by completing the necessary research. Carefully consider if you are willing and ready to participate in a short-term study abroad program in Europe. Our experience has been that Europe is a safe place, but like many other regions, facilities and resources may vary from what you are accustomed to in the U.S. For example, accommodation may be small or lack air conditioning, television, internet access, or elevators. Additionally, participation in program field trips may require extensive walking and time spent on trains. Please note that it is very important that you notify GEO and Dr. Cohen about food allergies, pre-existing medical conditions or mental health issues that may impact your experience.

Among the many resources available for learning about travel in Europe, we recommend you start with the U.S. Department of State and the Center for Disease Control, which offers traveler’s health and vaccination information. Also, consider reviewing travel guides for Europe such as those published by Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Fodor’s. If you have questions or concerns after reviewing this information, please contact the Global Education Office or Dr. Cohen.

Hotel

If you have questions about the details of your program please consult the faculty leader.

Like your health, financing a study abroad program is one of the most important aspects to consider before applying. Please review the detailed cost estimate for the program, which includes costs you are billed for through SUNY Plattsburgh, as well as those you must plan for, but will pay directly to vendors/merchants, such as transportation costs to the airport and meals. Estimates are subject to change at any time. If you have questions about the estimate, please contact the Global Education Office.

Financial aid in the form of scholarships, aid (NYS TAP, etc.), and loans, may be applied to study abroad programs. It is important that you visit the financial aid office to discuss your eligibility prior to applying. Please share the cost estimate for your program when speaking with the financial aid office.

SUNY Plattsburgh students are able to apply for various SUNY Plattsburgh scholarships each semester. Scholarship applications are due at the same time as your program application and will be available as you progress through the online application process.

All students participating in a Plattsburgh program are automatically enrolled and billed for a SUNY international health insurance policy through United Health Care. SUNY Plattsburgh also recommends that students consider purchasing travel insurance directly from the provider that offers the coverage that best suits your needs.

Please note: Cost estimates are subject to change without notice. Please note that by accepting placement on this program, you will be liable for all costs associated with your program including, but not limited to those billed by SUNY Plattsburgh Student Accounts and the program provider (EF Study Tours). Withdrawing or being withdrawn from ENG 306 or from the travel portion for any reason will not make you eligible for refunds for the fees or charges collected from and billed by SUNY Plattsburgh or the program provider. Also, any unpaid fees will remain on your SUNY Plattsburgh account until they are paid, which could result in a hold and impact your ability to register or request a transcript, etc. at SUNY Plattsburgh.

Spring 2020 in Europe Cost Estimate

The first step of the application process is to complete the SUNY Plattsburgh study abroad application and submit all additional materials, which includes a non-refundable application fee.

Please note that all applicants must have a current passport that is valid for 6 months after the end of the program. Your application will not be reviewed and accepted until your passport information is complete.

Non-U.S. citizens may need a visa to travel. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain a visa and students should consider processing times to ensure they will have the necessary visa before applying for this program. Please note that visa processing times can take several weeks and may include an application or processing fee, as well as a requirement to make an in-person appointment at the consulate.

Apply now to the ENG 306 program in Europe

• Minimum GPA: 2.5
• Class standing: graduate student, sophomore, junior, senior

This special topics course is a unique opportunity to earn credit during the spring semester and travel to London during summer break while learning more about current and historical influences that the British education system have had on the residential education system in the United States. Below you will find a link to the program itinerary, provided by Academic Programs International (API) as well as important details related to participation in this program.

CLG 426/526 Proposed Itinerary

This program is led by Stephen Matthews, M.S. Counseling/Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education and Director of Campus Housing and Community Living. He has served in the capacity of judicial coordinator and dean of students in the past as well. Steve has taught in the counseling/student affairs program for eight years as an adjunct and has taught for the English Department, Communications Department and the Counseling Department as an adjunct in some capacity since 1998. Steve has vast experience in leading student groups through his roles on campus, and specifically was an alternative spring break site leader for 14 straight years. This will be his second international led program. He firmly believes that today’s students need to have a global perspective and feels this experience will add value to student’s degrees and will enrich their experience.

All participants will be enrolled in a three credit course titled Special Topics: The British Influence on Residential Education within the United States. Students will be registered by the Global Education Office (GEO). Undergraduates will be enrolled in CLG 426 and graduate students will be enrolled in CLG 526. Participation in all activities (class meetings, discussions, field trips, etc.) related to CLG426/526 are mandatory before, during, and after travel.

Participants will be selected for this program based on grade point average, courses completed, and standing. In consultation with the Global Education Office, Steve Matthews will make final program enrollment decisions. If you have questions regarding specific course assignments, please contact Prof. Matthews at [email protected].

You should make informed decisions about travel by completing the necessary research. Carefully consider if you are willing and ready to participate in a short-term study abroad program in England. Our experience has been that England is a safe place, but like many other countries, facilities and resources may vary from what you are accustomed to in the U.S. For example, accommodation may be small and contain shared beds or lack air conditioning, television, internet access, or elevators. Additionally, participation in program field trips may require extensive walking and time spent in buses. Please note that it is very important that you notify GEO and Instructor Matthews about food allergies, pre-existing medical conditions or mental health issues that may impact your experience.

Among the many resources available for learning about travel in the United Kingdom, we recommend you start with the U.S. Department of State and the Center for Disease Control, which offers traveler’s health and vaccination information. Also, consider reviewing travel guides for the United Kingdom such as those published by Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Fodor’s. If you have questions or concerns after reviewing this information, please contact the Global Education Office or Instructor Matthews.

Apartment

If you have questions about the details of your program please consult the faculty leader.

Like your health, financing a study abroad program is one of the most important aspects to consider before applying. Please review the detailed cost estimate for the program, which includes costs you are billed for through SUNY Plattsburgh, as well as those you must plan for, but will pay directly to vendors/merchants, such as transportation costs to the airport and meals. Estimates are subject to change at any time. If you have questions about the estimate, please contact the Global Education Office.

Financial aid in the form of scholarships, aid (NYS TAP, etc.), and loans, may be applied to study abroad programs. It is important that you visit the financial aid office to discuss your eligibility prior to applying. Please share the cost estimate for your program when speaking with the financial aid office.

SUNY Plattsburgh students are able to apply for various SUNY Plattsburgh scholarships each semester. Scholarship applications are due at the same time as your program application and will be available as you progress through the online application process.

All students participating in a Plattsburgh program are automatically enrolled and billed for a SUNY international health insurance policy through United Health Care. SUNY Plattsburgh also recommends that students consider purchasing travel insurance directly from the provider that offers the coverage that best suits your needs.

Please note: Cost estimates are subject to change without notice. Please note that by accepting placement on this program, you will be liable for all costs associated with your program including, but not limited to those billed by SUNY Plattsburgh Student Accounts and the program provider (API). Withdrawing or being withdrawn from CLG 426/526 or from the travel portion for any reason will not make you eligible for refunds for the fees or charges collected from and billed by SUNY Plattsburgh or the program provider. Also, any unpaid fees will remain on your SUNY Plattsburgh account until they are paid, which could result in a hold and impact your ability to register or request a transcript, etc. at SUNY Plattsburgh.

Spring 2020 London Cost Estimate

The first step of the application process is to complete the SUNY Plattsburgh study abroad application and submit all additional materials, which includes a non-refundable application fee.

Please note that all applicants must have a current passport that is valid for 6 months after the end of the program. Your application will not be reviewed and accepted until your passport information is complete.

Non-U.S. citizens may need a visa to travel. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain a visa and students should consider processing times to ensure they will have the necessary visa before applying for this program. Please note that visa processing times can take several weeks and may include an application or processing fee, as well as a requirement to make an in-person appointment at the consulate.

Apply now to the CLG 426/526 in London program