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Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs

Office of International Exchange Programs

AUS Main Building MG50

Tel +971 6 515 4027 or +971 6 515 4018

[email protected]

Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs | IXO 1

Table of Contents I. Why Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs? 2

II. Testimonial from a Faculty Member 3

III. Testimonial from a Student Participant 4

IV. Program Providers 5

V. Africa 8

VI. Asia 9

VII. Europe 11

VIII. South America 14

IX. North America 15

X. Oceania 16


Why Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs?

Dear AUS Faculty,

I would like to invite you to consider taking a group of students along for a Faculty-led

Study Tour over one of the upcoming breaks during the upcoming academic year, or

possibly in the summer

International faculty-led study tours can really enrich the academic experience, immerse

students in another culture, internationalize your curriculum and offer students an

opportunity to test their interest in study abroad experiences. Since January 2010, AUS

faculty have led a total of 81 study tours involving 1,070 students to 23 countries,

including Austria, Cambodia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India,

Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore,

South Africa, South Korea, Spain, UK, USA and Vietnam These study tours have

sometimes only lasted for a few days, sometimes for a summer term, and other times

for an entire academic semester.

The Office of International Exchange Programs (IXO) can guide you through the policies

and preparations. We have prepared this advising booklet to help you locate third-party

providers who can help you to make arrangements on the ground in the host country.

We have developed a standardized approval process (please visit

www.aus.edu/info/200176/international_study_and_exchange/554/go_abroad/4), along

with an iLearn-based system that allows chaperones and students to upload all the

necessary documents.

We invite you to contact us in the Office of International Exchange Programs (Main

Building, Ground Floor, MG50, [email protected]) to explore your options, and hope you will

consider taking a group of students abroad!

Thank you, and best wishes,

Linda

Dr. Linda C. Angell

Director

Office of International Exchange Programs

American University of Sharjah

Tel +971 6 515 4008

M +971 50 632 8633

Fax +971 6 515 4010

PO Box 26666, Sharjah

United Arab Emirates

www.aus.edu

[email protected]

https://www.aus.edu/info/200176/international_study_and_exchange/554/go_abroad/4

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Testimonial from a Faculty Member

This is my trip report form for Study Tour 118 to the Jessup International Rounds in

Washington, DC, April 7-17, 2017. I led this study tour with Shahed Abdul-Dayem, Jamil

Hassan and Hassan Salman as the UAE National Team in the competition. Three AUS

students participated with granted permission from professors and guardians to miss

classes and other university activities

The Jessup is a moot court competition founded at Harvard University and now

sponsored by White & Case and the International Law Students Association. It has a

history of more than 100 years with more than a thousand participants each year.

Nearly 100 countries—including Afghanistan, Palestine and Iran—are represented by

national teams. Our three students viewed the competition as a capstone of their

undergraduate careers. The competition is also rewarding for the faculty coaches (and

judges) because it affords so many interesting opportunities for research and networking.

The main participants of the Jessup are the students but participants also include

coaches and judges drawn from the benches of the International Court of Justice and

other international courts; arbitrators from the Iran-US Claims Tribunal; partners of the

top law firms in the US, UK and Canada; attorneys of the US Department of Justice;

staffers from the US Senate; and faculty from respected law schools and other

departments from around the world.

A large number of competition, educational and networking events were scheduled

between April 9 and 15 between the hours of 9 a.m. and sometimes past midnight at the

Hyatt Regency and a few other locations in Washington, DC. From April 12-14, the

Jessup overlapped with at the Annual Conference of the American Society of

International Law (ASIL) at the Hyatt Regency. The team’s written submissions to the

competition scored #38 in the world, tied with the law school of Washington University

in St. Louis, and narrowly beating that of the University College London. Our team

performed well in oral competition rounds against teams from Brazil, Dominican Republic,

India and Romania on April 10, 11 and 12. We attended semifinals and finals rounds on

April 13, 14 and 15. Students attended events on pathways to careers in international

law, discussions with authors of the competition materials, and receptions to introduce

Jessup competitors to attendees to practicing lawyers, judges and law professors. They

also attended ASIL panels and keynote addresses.

Three recent AUS alumni who now work in in law and politics in London, New York and

Washington joined us. All had previously competed in the Jessup and traveled to the

competition because they enjoyed it so much in years past. We were also joined by AUS

Professor Kevin Gray, who was one of many judges at the competition.

Travel, accommodation and other essentials were covered and reimbursed by AUS,

ensuring that the trip ran smoothly for students and faculty.

Barry Hashimoto

Assistant Professor

Department of International Studies

American University of Sharjah

Tel +971 56 913 3553

[email protected]


Testimonial from a Student Participant

From March 30 to April 7, 2017, a group of seven AUS Executive MBA students

participated in the US Business & Culture Tour. The destination was Washington and

then New York City. The primary focus of the AUS EMBA US Business & Culture Tour

2017 was to have our executives learn more about American culture and business

practices. The participating students are all business leaders with experience and

responsible positions in their respective industries.

During their stay, the group held meetings with business executives to learn about

the challenges faced by their counterparts in America and to better understand the

strategic perspectives of American business executives. The visits included

renowned institutions that have local and international impact in their respective

industries, such as the International Finance Corporation, IBM, AT&T, Douglas

Elliman Real Estate, the United Nations Conference on Trade & Development

(UNCTAD); a lecture at Georgetown University; and a dinner with officials from the

UAE Consulate in New York. In addition to that, our executives had the pleasure of

participating in many cultural and sightseeing events.

The emphasis of our EMBA program is on helping business leaders in the UAE

develop a better sense of the impact of globalization and preparing them to lead

enterprises that are able to compete internationally. We believe that developing an

understanding of America and creating business connections in the USA will make

an important contribution to their education.

AUS student participant


Program Providers

ACCENT International

ACCENT International Consortium for Academic Programs

Abroad is the number-one provider of custom-made study

abroad programs to Europe. With more than 25 years of

experience, we give colleges and universities innovative

ideas for enhancing and expanding academic experiences

overseas while delivering seamless logistical support.

(http://accentintl.com/)

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA)

Academic Experiences Abroad (AEA) is a full service,

educational program provider specializing in customized,

faculty-led programs. We have been operating since 2005 and

have sent more than 2,500 students and faculty abroad on

highly specialized, yet affordable, faculty-led programs lasting

between seven days and three months. From Anime to Service

Learning and Business to Language Immersion, with variety in

between, we make sure your program is complete, safe and

unique. We promise to give you excellent, personal service,

and we will work hard to meet your expectations as well as

your budget.

(http://www.aeastudyabroad.com/)

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)

AIFS pioneered customized, faculty-led programs, which are

formal arrangements between educational institutions and

AIFS in which AIFS provides logistical support, student

services, classrooms, housing facilities and cultural activities at

a location abroad, plus student medical and fee refund

insurance and over US $50 million of liability insurance for the

US college/university. This enables institutions to conduct their

own academic programs abroad at minimal expense.

(https://www.aifscustomized.com/)

ARAMFO

The ARAMFO mission is to improve the relations and ties

between countries and to create a new generation of

ambassadors who represent their homelands in a safe

academic setting. It is our goal that each student can speak

freely about modern and historical issues on each of our trips

so that students will be able to better evaluate the region and

culture they visit. The major aim of ARAMFO is to help

individuals increase their understanding and tolerance of other

cultures, engaging in international interactions through an

educational context, and broadening their social horizons.

(http://aramfo.org/)

http://accentintl.com/

https://www.aifscustomized.com/

http://aramfo.org/


Cultural Experience Abroad (CEA)

Since 1997, CEA has maintained one simple philosophy: to

provide high-quality international academic programs and

services. For you, that means support through each step of

your study abroad experience, from the moment you apply to

the day you return home again. Along the way, you’ll learn to

adapt and communicate across cultures. You’ll earn credits

toward graduation while gaining skills that enhance your

employability. And you’ll discover more about yourself than

you ever thought possible.

(http://www.ceastudyabroad.com/)

CEPA Europe

Our mission is to develop and deliver education abroad

programs with strong academic and cultural components in

close partnership with faculty leaders and administrators at

colleges and universities. We create custom designed study

abroad programs that are based on the learning objectives

unique to each course to reach those goals. Through our

expert knowledge of the destinations, close connections to

local communities and cultures, as well as years of experience

in university-level study abroad programming, we offer high-

quality short and long-term programs. (https://www.cepa-abroad.org/)

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

At CIEE, we create opportunities that help bring people

together. We foster the development

of understanding and mutual respect between communities

and nations by promoting the exchange of ideas and

experiences. We help give students, teachers and young

professionals from across the world skills that make them

active and responsible global citizens. (https://www.ciee.org/)

Edutours Africa

At Edutours Africa, we are experts in facilitating educational

travel in Africa for your group, school, university or college.

Based in Africa, we are African, and our passion for our people

and unique environment becomes visible in each carefully

planned tour. (http://www.edutoursafrica.com/)

Global Vision International (GVI)

Global Vision International (GVI) is multi-award winning social

enterprise that runs high-impact volunteer and international

education programs. For more than 15 years GVI has helped

thousands of people make a real difference to the world they

live in while also gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to

live and work in a globally interdependent and culturally

diverse world. (http://www.gviworld.com/)

International Studies Abroad (ISA) & Globalinks

With over 50 years of combined experience in international

education, ISA and GlobaLinks Learning Abroad have joined

together to provide the most extensive range of study abroad

programs, custom program support, service-learning and

internship programs, and full degree abroad options available

through a single trusted partner.

(http://studiesabroad.com/)

http://www.ceastudyabroad.com/

https://www.cepa-abroad.org/

https://www.ciee.org/

http://www.edutoursafrica.com/

http://www.gviworld.com/

http://studiesabroad.com/


Institute for the International Education of Students

(IES)

IES Abroad creates a journey—an exhilarating challenge of

academics and cultural immersion—an unmatched global

educational experience. Our world-class faculty and

demanding, relevant courses engage and inspire students as

they discover unexpected ways of learning both inside and

outside the classroom. (https://www.iesabroad.org/)

INLEX/CA

We identify areas of need and projects that would benefit from

the input of great individuals willing to give a little of their time

to help others. Central America is a place where your time as a

volunteer is much needed and appreciated. Our faculty-led

trips are designed to meet the academic needs of teachers and

the expectations of students alike. Taking the class outside of

the classroom while keeping students happy, motivated and

constantly learning throughout the whole process. This type of

program can include Spanish lessons, community service and

leisure trips. All of this as requested by the faculty.

(http://www.inlexca.org/)

Minds Abroad

Minds Abroad offers study abroad, student travel and gap year

programs in Asia, especially in China and India Because of the

way our programs integrate our students into the local

communities of their host countries, we were recently

recognized as a “Top 10 Program in Citizen Diplomacy.” This

award was conferred to us by the Center for Citizen Diplomacy

in partnership with the US State Department.

(http://www.mindsabroad.com/)

Student Exchange Vietnam

SE Vietnam has been working closely with foreign universities

to organize short-term study abroad programs in Vietnam for

their students. That not only helps internationalize their

campuses but also creates opportunities for future leaders with

cultural understanding and a more global mindset to arise.

With a large network of partner institutions and service

providers across Vietnam, we are confident to collaborate and

provide foreign universities and colleges with rich customized

programs that will inspire their students as well as meet their

academic and other institutional goals and needs.

(http://studentexchange.vn)

Vesna Tours

We plan and execute innovative itineraries and arrange for

exceptional accommodation to satisfy the needs of our clients.

As our valued customers can attest, our unique understanding

of the regional travel market and business education industry

ensures that participants will derive the maximum benefit from

their travel experiences with us. By working closely with clients

and being responsive to their particular needs, the Vesna team

aims to make their experience smooth and anxiety free from

the moment they step off the plane. (http://vesnatours.com/)

https://www.iesabroad.org/

http://www.inlexca.org/

http://www.mindsabroad.com/

http://studentexchange.vn/

http://vesnatours.com/


Africa

Benin, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Swaziland & Togo

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) Botswana

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) CEPA Europe


Edutours Africa Egypt

ARAMFO Ghana Academic Experience Abroad (AEA)

ARAMFO Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Kenya Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) ARAMFO

EOS Visions Edutours Africa

Morocco Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) ARAMFO

International Studies Abroad (ISA) & Globalinks Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad) Mozambique

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) Edutours Africa

Namibia


Rwanda Academic Experience Abroad (AEA)

EOS Visions

Edutours Africa South Africa

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) ARAMFO International Studies Abroad (ISA) & Globalinks

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Global Vision International (GVI)

Edutours Africa Tanzania

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) EOS Visions Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Edutours Africa


Uganda Academic Experience Abroad (AEA)

EOS Visions Edutours Africa

Zambia Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) ARAMFO

Edutours Africa Zimbabwe


Asia

Afghanistan, Armenia, Bahrain, Brunei, Cyprus, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Laos,

Lebanon, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Uzbekistan & Yemen


Bangladesh Academic Experience Abroad (AEA)

Vesna Tours Bhutan


ARAMFO Vesna Tours

Cambodia Academic Experience Abroad (AEA)

ARAMFO CEPA Europe

China

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) ARAMFO

CEPA Europe International Studies Abroad (ISA) & Globalinks Minds Abroad


American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) India


ARAMFO CEPA Europe

Vesna Tours Minds Abroad Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Global Vision International (GVI) Indonesia

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) Vesna Tours


Japan Academic Experience Abroad (AEA)

ARAMFO CEPA Europe

International Studies Abroad (ISA) & Globalinks Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

Jordan Academic Experience Abroad (AEA)

ARAMFO International Studies Abroad (ISA) & Globalinks Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Malaysia Academic Experience Abroad (AEA)

Vesna Tours Nepal


ARAMFO Vesna Tours

Global Vision International (GVI) Singapore

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) Vesna Tours Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Sri Lanka Academic Experience Abroad (AEA)

ARAMFO Vesna Tours

South Korea

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) International Studies Abroad (ISA) & Globalinks

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Thailand



Global Vision International (GVI) Turkey


ARAMFO CEPA Europe

Vesna Tours United Arab Emirates



Vesna Tours Vietnam


ARAMFO CEPA Europe


Europe

Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Georgia,

Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Romania, Slovakia & Vatican City

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) Albania


ARAMFO Austria

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) CEPA Europe ARAMFO

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad) Belgium

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) CEPA Europe International Studies Abroad (ISA) & Globalinks

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Bosnia and Herzegovina


Croatia


CEPA Europe Czech Republic

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) CEPA Europe ARAMFO


Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)

Finland


France Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) CEPA Europe

ARAMFO International Studies Abroad (ISA) & Globalinks

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad) Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) ACCENT International


Germany Academic Experience Abroad (AEA)

ARAMFO CEPA Europe



Greece Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) ARAMFO

CEPA Europe International Studies Abroad (ISA) & Globalinks

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Hungary


ARAMFO CEPA Europe

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Iceland


Ireland


CEPA Europe International Studies Abroad (ISA) & Globalinks Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad) Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Italy


ARAMFO CEPA Europe



ACCENT International Netherlands


CEPA Europe Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad) Norway


CEPA Europe Poland

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) ARAMFO CEPA Europe



Portugal Academic Experience Abroad (AEA)

CEPA Europe Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Russia Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Scotland


Serbia


Slovenia Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) CEPA Europe

ARAMFO Spain


CEPA Europe International Studies Abroad (ISA) & Globalinks Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)


American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) ACCENT International

Sweden


Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Switzerland


CEPA Europe Turkey

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) ARAMFO CEPA Europe

Ukraine Academic Experience Abroad (AEA)

ARAMFO United Kingdom


ARAMFO CEPA Europe



ACCENT International


South America

Bolivia & Paraguay


Argentina




Brazil


ARAMFO CEPA Europe


Chile




Colombia


Ecuador


ARAMFO Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

Guyana


ARAMFO

Peru




Uruguay


Venezuela



North America

Barbados, Belize, Dominica, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama &

Trinidad and Tobago


Canada

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Costa Rica


International Studies Abroad (ISA) & Globalinks Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) INLEX/CA


Global Vision International (GVI)

Cuba



Dominican Republic



Guatemala


INLEX/CA

Mexico


Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Global Vision International (GVI)

Nicaragua


ARAMFO INLEX/CA

United States of America

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)


Oceania

Papua New Guinea & Samoa

Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) Australia



American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Fiji



New Zealand Academic Experience Abroad (AEA) ARAMFO

International Studies Abroad (ISA) & Globalinks Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)


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