Syracuse Sun

For Jade Aulestia, a student from the class of 2026, studying abroad during the summer proved to be an unforgettable experience. After completing the Spring 2024 semester in Strasbourg, France, Aulestia chose to extend her stay by interning at ARTE, a Franco-German broadcast station located just minutes from the Syracuse center.

“It was amazing to see how ARTE manages bilingual content in France but also how it caters to the rest of the neighboring counties. ARTE is a popular channel for Europe with coverage in several languages aside from French and German,” Aulestia stated.

As a major in broadcast and digital journalism, this internship provided Aulestia with both personal and professional growth opportunities. Her role involved working on reports, conducting research for social media platforms, and assisting with future project planning. “I learned so much about myself while abroad and I will always be thankful for the experience,” she added.

Summer study abroad programs range from two to nine weeks and are available for both undergraduate and graduate students who might find it challenging to fit such experiences into their regular schedules. These programs help students progress or advance their degree credits while offering valuable work and internship experiences.

Syracuse University offers summer sessions where students can select courses at its centers in Florence, London, Madrid, and Strasbourg. Students may enroll in one or two classes over two to nine weeks earning between three to nine credits. The sessions aim to immerse students in local culture through unique activities and exploration opportunities complemented by specially designed weekend trips.

Courses span multiple disciplines including advertising, biology, communications, history, political science, psychology, public health policy, sociology, sport management among others.

Summer internships abroad allow students to gain international work experience while building global networks. Syracuse Abroad presents various summer internship opportunities at its centers as well as those led by University faculty or through pre-approved partners across locations like Brussels, Tel Aviv and Singapore.

In collaboration with the Strasbourg Center students can access an exclusive internship program at the Council of Europe suited for graduate and advanced undergraduate students interested in human rights governance diplomacy and international relations. The Strasbourg Center also provides community internships covering fields such as business politics education media art community service among others.

University faculty-led summer programs are available across different locations focusing on numerous academic disciplines such as education design exercise science etc., allowing students diverse learning experiences globally.

Applications for Summer 2025 programs are open now until February 1st with reviews conducted on a rolling basis. Students interested can consult an international program advisor for further details about these study abroad options.

Financial aid options including merit scholarships study abroad grants need-based grants among others are available for summer programs ensuring broader accessibility to interested candidates seeking these enriching educational experiences.