The Off-Campus Study Fair is one of our biggest events of the year and a great opportunity to meet representatives from programs and universities all around the world.
Historically, we have always filled up the Maas Auditorium for three hours with students, program representatives, and May and June Term faculty leaders — all connecting with each other and learning about the many opportunities available to Hope students. This year we will do things a bit differently — virtually — and you do not want to miss it!
Whether you’re interested in studying off-campus for a semester, an academic year or on a short-term program in the summer (May/June terms), it’d be great for you to learn about the more than 300 programs in over 60 different countries available to you!
On October 6–8 (Tuesday–Thursday), we’ll have virtual rooms for you to step into, gather information from our guest representatives and Hope May/June Term leaders, and ask any questions you might have. We will be joined by members from different states, different countries and different time zones, to encourage you to consider participating in their programs! Now, more than ever, it is important for us to stay true to the name of our institution, Hope, by maintaining that hope for better days to come — days when students will get to, once more, plan an off-campus study experience with ease. It all starts with planning ahead, so come learn about the options available to you!
Carpe that Diem!
Schedule & Sessions
Tuesday, October 6
International/Domestic Partner Providers
- Morning Sessions10 a.m.–noon
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10 a.m. Sessions
LCC International University
“Living in Klaipeda. Klaipeda is the third largest city in Lithuania, located on the Baltic Sea... learn in an international community and travel Central Europe, Russia, and the Baltic States — all while earning credit at a Christian liberal arts university.”
- Sarah Snodgrass
Director of Partnerships and Student Care - LCC International University website
Google Meet: meet.google.com/uaf-kium-qhn
11 a.m. Sessions
UPAEP (Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla)
- Octavio Gonzalez
- Elisa Kuhn
Google Meet: meet.google.com/dsq-dcqa-coh
- Sarah Snodgrass
- Afternoon Sessions4–7 p.m.
-
4 p.m. Sessions
IES Abroad (International Education of Students Abroad)
“Founded in 1950, IES Abroad is a not-for-profit provider with 140+ study abroad and internship programs around the world for college/university students.”
- Francesca Miroballi
Regional College Relations Manager (Illinois, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota) - IES Abroad website
Google Meet: meet.google.com/emi-hyhf-fxz
The Philadelphia Center
“An off-campus urban experiential program, The Philadelphia Center is designed to provide college students from across the country with an independent living and learning experience while earning college credit… ”
- Morgan Mahdavi
Recruiter - Philadelphia Center website
Google Meet: meet.google.com/avw-iipj-qme
5 p.m. Sessions
SIT Study Abroad
“A leader in immersive, field-based study abroad programs for undergraduates. We offer more than 70 programs in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as comparative programs in multiple locations.”
- Julie Falk
University Relations Manager, Midwest Region - SIT Study Abroad website
Google Meet: meet.google.com/vtu-dotd-uav
Denver Urban Semester
“During your semester in Denver, you’ll spend 28 to 36 hours per week at an internship, take 2 to 3 classes, and live in community. You’ll also learn about community development, careers in nonprofits, and how to serve and empower the poor.”
- Gregory Fuchs
Program Director - Polly Hipolito
Hope College/DUS Alumna, Good Samaritan Ministries - Intake & Eligibility Specialist - Denver Urban Semester website
Google Meet: meet.google.com/mjd-ubfy-hgp
6 p.m. Sessions
CELL (Center for Ecological Living and Learning) Maymester – Summer Term only
“A nonprofit educational organization inspiring students to become sustainability leaders and activists...students learn that the problems we face are big, but that the solutions are BIGGER!”
- Dave Oakes
Co-Founder/Co-Director - CELL website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/pao-osji-csr
ACM Newberry Seminar (30 minutes only)
“Spend a semester immersed in a research community... join a group of highly passionate and motivated students and conduct your own research at a premier humanities library.”
- Marsely Kehoe
Hope College Faculty Advisor - Michael Vertovec
Senior Program Administrator, ACM - Location: Chicago
- ACM Newberry Seminar website
Google Meet: meet.google.com/hyv-ctas-icf
The John Paul II Project
“The JP2 Project’s study abroad program in Kraków, Poland, is for university students... who are ready to embrace the beauty and challenge of a life-transforming experience.”
- Mary Kathryn Allen
Director of Outreach - John Paul II Project website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/ufi-rrjz-uwz
- Francesca Miroballi
May/June Terms
- Evening Sessions6–8 p.m.
-
6 p.m. sessions
Cross Cultural Education, Native American Studies
- Susan Cherup and Tony Donk
- EDUC 488
- Fulfills GLD requirement
- May also complete Cultural Heritage II (CH2) or Senior Seminar (SRS) with instructor approval
- Cross Cultural Education, Native American Studies website
Hope Comes to Watts
- Nancy Cook, John Yelding, and Doug Braschler
- EDUC 488
- May also complete Cultural Heritage II (CH2) or Senior Seminar (SRS) with instructor approval
- Hope Comes to Watts website
Google Meet: meet.google.com/vau-izee-kuy
7 p.m. sessions
Ecological Theology and Ethics in New York
- Steve Bouma-Prediger
- REL 395 (RL2), IDS 492 (SRS)
- Ecological Theology and Ethics website
Engaging the Other: Who is My Neighbor?
- Amy Otis and Kristen Gray
- IDS 492 (SRS)
- Engaging the Other website
Google Meet: meet.google.com/rap-fzwt-ezj
Wednesday, October 7
International/Domestic Partner Providers
- Morning Sessions10 a.m.–noon
-
10 a.m. Sessions
Oman semester (Al Amana Centre)
“A study abroad program offered by Northwestern College in partnership with the Al Amana Centre in Muscat, Oman...you’ll learn Arabic and develop cross-cultural skills through interactions with Omani Muslims.”
- Rev. Justin Meyers
Site Director - Al Amane Center website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/mpe-jump-aad
Organization for Tropical Studies
“Founded in 1963, OTS’ mission is to provide leadership in education, research, and the responsible use of natural resources in the tropics...has operations in three countries and has research stations and educational programs in Costa Rica and South Africa.”
- Brooks Bonner
Director of Community Engagement
Lisa Nupen
Resident Lecturer - Organization for Tropical Studies website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/fgv-wkqo-myi
11 A.M. SESSION
Liverpool Hope University
“Based in a thriving student city and with traditional educational values at the core of our community, we offer courses from a wide range of study areas… ”
- Katie Lang
International Student Recruitment Officer - Liverpool Hope University website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/zat-ipnv-oss
- Rev. Justin Meyers
- Afternoon Sessions4 p.m.–7 p.m.
-
4 p.m. Sessions
TEAN (The Education Abroad Network)
“Since 1995, the TEAN team has lived, studied, worked and traveled throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia developing strong connections and partnerships throughout the region.”
- Lily Andrules
Associate Regional Director - TEAN website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/vwa-baoz-hxx
New York Arts Program
“We’ve been in New York a long time. Over 50 years to be exact… Our program puts your creativity to work with a fully immersive experience in New York City.”
- Helena Enders
Admissions Coordinator - New York Arts Program website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/msu-qvns-zze
5 P.M. SESSIONS
CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)
“A nonprofit organization and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations by sponsoring a wide variety of opportunities for the exchange of ideas and experiences.”
- Molly Beste
Assistant Director, Institutional Relations - CIEE website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/wjm-xqmm-hok
Oregon Extension
“Every autumn since 1975, several dozen college students from across the country have taken a step ‘out of the current’ for an unusual semester of vigorous intellectual exploration... daily reading, small group discussion, and one-on-one conversations with faculty members compromise the heart of the OE program.”
- Star Tarrant
Office Manager & Student Coordinator - Oregon Extension website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/jps-qunc-ipa
6 P.M. SESSION
ACM Oak Ridge Science Semester (30 minutes only)
“A unique opportunity for undergraduates to immerse themselves in research at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the nation’s largest multiprogram research laboratory.”
- Jon Peterson
Hope College Faculty Advisor - Michael Vertovec
Senior Program Administrator, ACM - Location: Tennessee
- ACM Oak Ridge Science Semester website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/sac-mraj-pea
Meiji Gakuin University
“The aim of this program is to provide a creative academic environment for studies pertaining to Japan and the Japanese language for international students wishing to further broaden their views at the heart of Tokyo.”
- International Center
- International Student Program Presentation (YouTube video)
- Meiji Gakuin University website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/dph-jwvi-hjf
- Lily Andrules
May/June Terms
- Evening Sessions6 p.m.–7 p.m.
-
6 p.m. Session
Vienna Summer School
- Stephen Hemenway
- May and/or June term
- Various courses to choose from
- Vienna Summer School website
Google Meet: meet.google.com/ifa-tyas-aos
Thursday, October 8
International/Domestic Partner Providers
- Morning Sessions10 a.m.–noon
-
10 a.m. Session
York St. John University
“Each year, we welcome over 200 international students from all over the world to study at York St. John University for a semester or a year... making it an excellent way to enhance your university experience and broaden your international outlook.”
- Kate Slone
Senior Study Abroad Coordinator - Lynsey Norman
Study Abroad Coordinator - Caroline Smith
Study Abroad & Exchange Manager - York St. John University website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/bxb-hprt-fdn
11 a.m. Session
University of Aberdeen
“Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is the fifth oldest university in the English-speaking world. With over 70 majors on offer across the University, you will find a great choice of classes to take at Aberdeen and... tailor your selection to suit your individual requirements.”
- Melanie Viney
Lead Go Abroad Coordinator - University of Aberdeen website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/yqu-swdz-iug
- Kate Slone
- Afternoon Sessions4–7 p.m.
-
4 p.m. Sessions
CYA (College Year in Athens)
“A non-profit educational institution that has been acting as a cultural and educational bridge between the U.S. and Greece for over half a century. We aim to help students become Global citizens who understand and appreciate other cultures.”
- Hailey Lovett
Student Advisor - CYA website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/puy-pjci-ghn
The Chicago Semester“Chicago semester offers a unique opportunity to get hands-on work experience in your chosen field, delve into thought-provoking courses and discover strengths you may not even realize you have.”
- Sara Chiang
Assistant Director of Recruitment, Communications & College Relations - Lindsey Saylor
Hope College Senior, Chicago Semester Student Ambassador - Chicago Semester website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/cbn-okqj-mhj
5 p.m. sessions
Romania Semester – New Horizons Foundation
“A unique study abroad program in which you’ll live and learn in a society still emerging from the impact of a communist dictator’s brutal rule.”
- Dave Nonnemacher
Director of Experiential Learning - Romania Semester website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/dsv-nfkx-wtd
Border Studies Program – Earlham College“The Border Studies Program is based in the southern Arizona borderlands in Tucson, Arizona. This unique program is situated in a way that students are able to fully embrace and understand the complexities of this dynamic region.”
- Geoff Boyce
Academic Director and BSP Instructor - Border Studies Program website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/zfy-prqu-udx
6 p.m. Session
Japan Study - Earlham College
“Become a Global Citizen as you explore Japan, engage in cultural exchange, build your language skills, and experience life in one of the world’s most dynamic cities: Tokyo.”
- Kelly Remo
Program Associate - Japan Study website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/fpj-igab-ttm
Washington Honors Semester
“The Washington Honors Semester combines the intimacy of the Hope classroom with exhilaration of one of the most globally engaged cities in the world.”
- Jeffrey Polet
Political Science Professor - Washington Honors Semester website
Google Hangouts Meet: meet.google.com/ajy-paio-kae
- Hailey Lovett
May/June Terms
- Evening Sessions6–8 p.m.
-
6 p.m. Sessions
China: Land, Wildlife, and Culture
- Jianhua Li and Brian Bodenbender
- BIO 380, GEMS 195 (NSL)
- All courses fulfill GLI requirements
- China: Land, Wildlife, and Culture website
The Science and Culture of Coffee
- Tom Bultman
- GEMS 195 (NSL)
- Course fulfills GLI requirement
- Science and Culture of Coffee website
Google Meets: meet.google.com/dtm-wwxd-anr
7 p.m. Sessions
Contemporary Issues in Japan
- Tatevik Gyulamiryan and Chonghee Han
- COMM 371, IDS 280
- Fulfills GLI requirement
- May complete one or two additional Gen. Ed. requirement
- Contemporary Issues in Japan website
Communication Department Liverpool May Term
- Robert Pocock and Lauren Hearit
- COMM 395, IDS 174 (CH2 - history and literature), IDS 492 (SRS)
- Liverpool May term website
Google Meet: meet.google.com/jrw-kkzi-mxv




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