The ACM Chicago Program engages students academically, professionally, and personally with this dynamic city. The primary areas of emphasis in the program are Arts, Entrepreneurship, and Urban Studies – students have the opportunity to explore one of these topics in depth, or participate in classwork and projects across these disciplines. The program offers an innovative mix of academic work, including an internship, independent study project, common core course about the city of Chicago, and a variety of seminars focused on the arts and creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, and urban studies and social justice. Students are able to explore the vital issues facing cities and the people who live and work in them, while digging deeper to relate these issues to their personal lives, education, and career aspirations.

Enrollment through Arcadia CGS/Butler IFSA.

Direct enrollment.

Study in southern Africa through CIEE, taking a combination of CIEE courses and direct enrollment courses in Cape Town or Stellenbosch, South Africa. Refer to the CIEE website or consult the Off-Campus Studies staff for further information.

The Paris Contemporary Music Creation and Critique program offers students interested in sound and music creation intensive exposure to the manifold resources of the IRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique). Over 4-weeks, students will be trained in sound synthesis, patching, sound sculpting, and the IRCAM’s cutting-edge composition software while also benefitting from the Agora Music Festival that brings together renowned and budding composers and performers from all over the world. This summer program also invites students to expand their knowledge of contemporary critique and theoretical work in music, sound, listening, technology and creation today.

The summer program in Istanbul, Turkey is designed to give students the opportunity to learn first-hand about contemporary Turkey through special courses in Turkish history, literature, politics, visual arts and music, and society.

The Center for University Programs Abroad specializes in study abroad exclusively in Paris. CUPA’s offices and classrooms are located in the heart of Montparnasse, on the Left Bank, close to the Luxembourg Gardens. The program is conducted entirely in French, and there is no instruction in English. All students follow the advanced immersion program. While providing a home base and a comforting structure, CUPA sets itself apart from a certain type of American student community in Paris in that students are directly matriculated, do the same type of work as their French counterparts, and are strongly encouraged to participate in numerous activities in the Parisian context.

Using the vibrant arts scene of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Art for Social Change: Intersections of Art, Identity, and Advocacy program immerses students in the study of artists and communities using art to inspire social change. In Art for Social Change, a wide variety of creative practices are embraced as essential tools for civic engagement, participatory democracy and direct action. Through lively dialogues in classroom seminars, field visits with the Twin Cities' most influential community-based artists, and a professional internship, Art for Social Change students explore how art and culture impact communities and how creative work (performance, writing, visual art, music, etc.) has the power to address pressing social issues and make them visible and real. The program uses current events and recent history to examine subjects like social and cultural identity, war, racial injustice, poverty, and ecological devastation. As a class, students grapple with questions like, what is the role and responsibility of the artist in response to these issues? How can art bring people together across difference? Can art save lives? What are the ethics behind community based-art? How do you use/introduce/infuse art in communities that are not your own? Is art a necessity or a luxury? Throughout the semester students meet with a wide variety of local artists, educators, and arts advocates in addition to attending performances, films and installations that evoke deeper investigations into these questions. Art for Social Change is designed for and by people who believe that the most powerful learning happens through the application and manifestation of ideas into the streets. Students are guided and inspired by artists of all disciplines to design and implement creative work that interacts with the public realm. After being exposed to a myriad of artists and activists who, on small or large scales, ask their art to wake people up, to get people to talk to each other, to light a spark of truth, or to contribute more beauty to the world, students will also be given opportunities for their voices to contribute to movement of creativity and justice. In addition to students experimenting with their creative work, they will also be exposed to the business of being an artist and learn grant-writing skills as well as the organizations that exist to support the professional development of individual and community-based artists throughout their creative careers. Art for Social Change equips students with a comprehensive overview of the arts and activism that is happening locally so that students are empowered to find the purpose and place of their own unique voice.

The IES Abroad Buenos Aires, Argentina program allows you to build your Spanish language skills in one of Latin America's most exciting cities. IES Abroad area studies courses are offereed in Spanish or English depending on which track you take: Beginning and Intermediate Spanish Program, Advanced Spanish Program and Advanced Spanish Honors Program. You're encouraged to enroll in courses at select partner universities in Buenos Aires, as well as service learning and internship opportunities that are available.

The IES Abroad Milan Center is located in the city's historic center, near the prestigious Università Cattolica and within walking distance of the Duomo, Basilica di S. Ambrogio, and the Castello Sforzesco. The Center contains multimedia classrooms, a student lounge, music practice rooms, a library, a faculty lounge, staff offices, and digital photo facilities. The Università Cattolica, IES Abroad's main partner institution, provides IES Abroad students with access its many amenities, including one of Italy's largest and most important libraries, computer labs, study rooms, a student health center, travel agency, cultural and sports opportunities, and an inexpensive student cafeteria.

City University London has a long tradition of high quality teaching, performance and research in music. In this programme musically qualified international students will grow as performers whilst acquiring the linguistic and study skills required for City’s undergraduate music degree courses.

Located in the heart of Europe, Vienna is a city of almost 2 million inhabitants that since its founding in the 3rd century, has served as a bridge between a myriad of cultures. Situated on the Danube River not far from the Alps, Vienna is the capital of Austria and an EU member state that enjoys advantages as a crossroads between East and West, North and South. It hosts a wide variety of international organizations and, with its historical roll in music and the arts, offers cultural opportunities that are second to none. Its concert and opera performances, art galleries, museums, and parks are just some of the reasons why Vienna was recently rated the city with the highest quality of life in the world!

Most students know Egypt for its ancient civilization and some of the world's most recognized monuments, including the Giza pyramid complex and its Great Sphinx. However, the country is also a vibrant society whose economy is rapidly developing as a result of modern investments, political stability, and recent trade and market liberalization. Better understanding and cooperation between the U.S. and the Middle East is more important than ever. Our programs in Cairo and Alexandria will help you gain valuable language skills and crucial knowledge of the culture, history and politics of the Middle East. Few places in the world can rival the excitement and rich heritage of this country, so apply now and prepare to immerse yourself in the wonder that is Egypt.

Direct Enrollment.

Examine Ghanaian social, political, and economic structures through the lens of Ghana's artistic and literary expressions. A country of approximately 20 million people, Ghana boasts an outstanding artistic heritage that manifests itself in all aspects of cultural performance and craftworks. Students explore this rich heritage through deep and meaningful engagement with Ghanaian scholars, artists, dancers, musicians, painters, sculptors, weavers, writers, and other in-country experts. Interdisciplinary coursework, held in the classroom and in the field, reveals to students the historical and contemporary circumstances that have shaped Ghanaian society and the artistic outputs of this complex and highly diverse West African country.

Explore the living legacy of an ancient civilization through its traditional and contemporary arts community. This program studies the visual and performing arts of India—its architecture, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, film, dance, music, and drama—in historic and contemporary contexts. Students are challenged to consider the relationship between religion, art, and identity. Taking advantage of Delhi’s rich artistic heritage and lively contemporary arts scene, the program includes time at: historical and cultural sites, museums and art galleries, concerts and recitals, film festivals, and dance and drama performances.

Explore the relationship between religion, fine arts, performing arts, and social organization in contemporary Bali. Through thematic seminars, field study, independent research, and deep cultural immersion, students scrutinize the current and emerging debates on the future of Balinese culture and society in relation to mounting global pressures such as increased development and international tourism. Students are exposed to a variety of perspectives, including Indonesian and international academics, local writers, artists, and community leaders, through SIT’s extensive in-country networks. Specific emphasis in this program is placed on traditional and shifting Balinese art forms. Students examine topics including how religious and spiritual rituals of Balinese Hinduism lend themselves easily to artistic representation, and the manner in which new Balinese styles are emerging both from within the community and from external sources. Throughout the semester, students have unique opportunities to learn Balinese dance, the music of the Balinese gamelan ensembles, mask making, and other local artistic practices alongside well respected masters of their field.

Experience the enormous contribution to African arts and culture made by Senegal, a nation that has inspired three centuries of poets, novelists, and artists. Led to independence by internationally acclaimed poet and philosopher Leopold Senghor, this West African nation has long emphasized the role of art and culture in society. With the capital city of Dakar as home base, students examine topics such as the role of Islam in Senegalese life, contemporary development and poverty, and the history of the slave trade. Arts workshops focusing on areas such as batik making, ceramics, and sand painting, or musical training ranging from Senegalese dance to traditional instruments, add a hands-on component. Homestays, a rural visit, and educational excursions to Sine-Saloum Delta, Gorée Island, Saint-Louis, and Petite Côte complement field and classroom instruction.

Direct Enrollment in United Kingdom universities. A variety of courses are available; for further information refer to Arcadia's, IFSA Butler's, or the universities' own websites directly. You can also consult the Off-Campus Studies staff. Some UK universities that Carleton students have attended in the past are King's College-University of London, Oxford University, Queen Mary-University of London, University of Aberdeen, University of Cambridge, University College London, University of Cardiff, University of Edinburgh, University of Lancaster, University of St. Andrews as well as others.England: http://www.ifsa-butler.org/england-overview.html, Wales: http://www.ifsa-butler.org/wales-overview.html, Northern Ireland: http://www.ifsa-butler.org/northern-ireland-overview.html, Scotland: http://www.ifsa-butler.org/scotland-overview.html