Program: Dublin, Ireland – General Information
Session: Room 1, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Description: Founded 160 years ago, University College Dublin (UCD) is the largest university in Ireland and is ranked in the top 1% of the world’s universities according to the Times Higher Education rankings. A charming city of Viking, Norman, and English heritage, Dublin is the capital city as well as the primary education center of Ireland. The UHM Summer in Dublin program provides students an opportunity to fulfill UHM General Education Diversification, major, minor, and elective requirements. The summer programs are Business Consultancy; Business Internship; Data, Science, and Discovery; Health Sciences; Physics; Irish Studies; and Organic Chemistry. This session will focus on general information about the host institution.
Website: Summer
Ideal For: Anyone interested in studying in Ireland!
Speakers: (Prerecorded) Suzanne Shorten, Program Director of Summer at UCD and the Summer at UCD team.

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Suzanne Shorten is the Program Director of Summer At UCD and overseas all aspects of inbound Study Tours to Dublin’s premier university. She is one of the first faces that students will meet as they arrive at UCD, and is the primary escalation contact for any emergencies or special needs that students may experience. She leads a dedicated and committed team who are all former students at UCD, and are perfectly placed to introduce our guests to everything the college has to offer – whether academically, culturally or socially. Suzanne travels extensively throughout the U.S. during the year, forging close personal relationships with American colleges and getting to know their real needs in terms of creating an overseas experience for their students that will affect them for a lifetime. She is also a regular blogger and commentator on issues relating to Study Tours.

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Program: Dublin, Ireland – Irish Studies
Session: Room 1, 12:40 PM – 1:10 PM
Description: Founded 160 years ago, University College Dublin (UCD) is the largest university in Ireland and is ranked in the top 1% of the world’s universities according to the Times Higher Education rankings. A charming city of Viking, Norman, and English heritage, Dublin is the capital city as well as the primary education center of Ireland. The UHM Summer in Dublin program provides students an opportunity to fulfill UHM General Education Diversification, major, minor, and elective requirements. The summer programs are Business Consultancy; Business Internship; Data, Science, and Discovery; Health Sciences; Physics; Irish Studies; and Organic Chemistry. This session’s focus is on the Irish Studies Program.
Website: Summer
Ideal For: Anthropology, Political Science, History, Geography, English, Theatre
Speakers: (Prerecorded) Ruth Redahan, Programme managers for College of Arts & Humanities from University College Dublin

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Program: Machida, Japan
Session: Room 1, 3:50 PM – 4:20 PM
Description: J.F. Oberlin University (桜美林大学 Ōbirin Daigaku) is a four-year university located in Machida, a suburb of Tokyo.  Japanese language and Japanese area studies courses are taught in Japanese and English by JFOU professors or Japan-based, English-speaking scholars.
Website: Spring/Year
Ideal For: Japanese Language 
Speakers: Kati Vasconcellos, Study Abroad Center Advisor and alumni of the Machida, Program

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Program: Florence, Italy
Session: Room 2, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Description: Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM)  is located in Florence, birthplace of Italian renaissance, art and architecture.  LdM is an urban school and provides students an opportunity to fulfill UHM major, minor, elective, focus, foundations, diversification and foreign language requirements for graduation.
Website: Semester ♦ Summer
Ideal For: Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture Studio, Art History and Studio Art, Business, Classical Studies, Chemistry, Cinema, Communications, Culinary and Nutritional Arts, Cultural Studies, Dance, Education, English, Fashion Design and Merchandising, Geography and Environmental Studies, History, History of Architecture, Interior Design, Italian Language, Mathematics, Music, Psychology, Religion, Sociology, Theatre, and Women’s Studies.
Speakers: María José Angel Mex, Director of University Relations at LdM

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Program: “Two Italies”, Italy
Session: Room 2, 12:40 PM – 1:10 PM
Description: A program from Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM), where students take classes in two cities: Florence and Tuscania. In Florence, students will explore The Ancient Roots of Florence while also studying The Pursuit of Happiness. The Tuscania portion of the program will focus on Sustainable Food and Wine Business and Marketing. The program is a celebration of all that is Italian, from history, to excellence in the field of eno-gastronomy, approached from a business and marketing perspective. These courses will be complemented by two blocks of Italian Language instruction – an Italian pre-session in Florence, followed by an intensive session in Tuscania.
Website: Semester
Ideal For: Business, History, Italian Language and Culture, Literature, Nutrition and Health, Marketing.
Speakers: María José Angel Mex, Director of University Relations at LdM

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Program: Berlin, Germany
Session: Room 2, 1:20 PM – 1:50 PM
Description: Since its founding in 1948, the Freie Universität Berlin is one of the top 10 universities in Germany.  It is considered the most progressive and international university as well. The UHM Summer in Berlin at Freie Universität Berlin (FUBiS) provides students an opportunity to fulfill UHM major, minor, elective, focus, foundations, diversification and foreign language requirements for graduation. Students can enroll in German language, and/or take classes taught in English.
Website: Summer
Ideal For: Art History, Business, Economics, German Language, History, Music, Political Science, Theater.
Speakers: (Prerecorded) Masha Conquest, Program Manager at Freie Universität Berlin

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Masha joined FUBiS in 2019 and is passionate about supporting international students from all backgrounds and cultures who come to Berlin to strengthen their German language skills, gain experience in new subjects, and seek to cultivate an international perspective on the world. She studied North American Studies at Freie Universität Berlin, worked as a mentor and teaching assistant, and spent one year of her studies in Portland, Oregon. After graduation, Masha first worked at a bilateral trade association that also coordinated internship placements for students from US universities in German companies. Having witnessed firsthand the lasting, transformative effect that these types of educational exchanges can have, Masha is excited to continue to support students in their international endeavors.

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Program: Sydney, Australia
Session: Room 2, 3:10 PM – 3:40 PM
Description: The University of Sydney (USYD) was founded in 1850 as a public institution of higher education, becoming Australia’s first university.  It is now considered one of the top universities in Australia, ranking number one in areas such as arts and humanities, medicine, or nursing. It is also regularly ranked in the world’s top 50 universities. There are multiple campuses and research locations based all over Australia, with the Camperdown and Darlington campus being the largest, housing many of the faculties and school.
Website: Semester
Ideal For: Architecture, Biology, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Sciences, Sustainability
Speakers: Priya Sivaraj, Study Abroad Coordinator at the University of Sydney

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As the Study Abroad Coordinator at the University of Sydney, Priya plays a key role liaising with both our academic staff and international partners to develop, implement and manage new and existing custom programs, inbound to the University, as well as being a University LGBTQ+ Pride Network Steering Committee member. An alumna of the University of Sydney, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Languages) (Honours) in 2016, and can speak German, French and Mandarin. During her studies she went on two semester abroad programs at the University of Geneva, Switzerland and Fudan University in Shanghai. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new trails with her rescue greyhound and completing her Juris Doctor at the University of Sydney.

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Program: Paris, France
Session: Room 2 3:50 PM – 4:20 PM
Description: The UHM Semester in Paris Study Abroad program is offered in partnership with Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne. Students can take intensive French language courses at the Sorbonne campus, and high-placing students may be eligible to enroll in conférences, or seminars in areas such as French art history, civilization, geography, history, literature, and politics.
Website: Semester
Ideal For: French Language
Speakers: Greg Harris, Study Abroad Center Advisor

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Program: Lille, France
Session: Room 3, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Description: Université Catholique de Lille (UCL), or the Catholic University of Lille, was founded in 1875 with the five Colleges of Law, Arts, Science, Medicine, and Theology. Engineering and Paramedical Schools were added later.  Students can choose courses in French language, business, engineering, science, sustainability, or political science.  Lille is a young city with a vibrant student population and offers sporting activities as well as fine museums, concerts, and theaters. It is one of France’s most dynamic towns and is only 50 minutes from Paris, one hour from Brussels, and two hours from London.
Website: Summer
Ideal For: French language, Sustainability, Political Science, Engineering
Speakers: (Prerecorded) Matthew Kinney, Project Coordinator & Project Development, Université Catholique de Lille

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Originally from Buffalo, New York I arrived in Lille, France as an exchange student for one year of my undergraduate degree (2006) and one year of my MBA (2008) studying international business at the Université Catholique de Lille. During this time, I was also an intern for the International Relations office working on the European Summer Program. After returning to the US and working in the medical device private sector for almost 10 years, I returned to Lille in 2016 to begin working part time for the International Relations office. In 2018, I moved to Lille full time and took over what is now our LILLE Programs: multiple short-term programs offered throughout the year including our popular European Summer Program.

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Program: Dublin, Ireland – Organic Chemistry Program
Session: Room 3, 1:20 PM – 1:50 PM
Description: Founded 160 years ago, University College Dublin (UCD) is the largest university in Ireland and is ranked in the top 1% of the world’s universities according to the Times Higher Education rankings. A charming city of Viking, Norman, and English heritage, Dublin is the capital city as well as the primary education center of Ireland. The UHM Summer in Dublin program provides students an opportunity to fulfill UHM General Education Diversification, major, minor, and elective requirements. The summer programs are Business Consultancy; Business Internship; Data, Science, and Discovery; Health Sciences; Physics; Irish Studies; and Organic Chemistry. This session’s focus is on the Organic Chemistry Program.
Website: Summer
Ideal For: Organic Chemistry and lab (CHEM 272/L and 273/L)
Speakers: (Prerecorded) Dr. Eoghan McGarrigle, Lecturer/Assistant Professor at UCD’s School of Chemistry

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Program: Kobe, Japan – Summer
Session: Room 3, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Description: Kōnan University (甲南大学 Kōnan Daigaku) is a private institution of approximately 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students, located in the eastern-most part of Kōbe city. Kōbe, the seventh largest city in Japan with a population of 1.5 million, is a picturesque port city which lies just northwest of Ōsaka. The summer session at Kōnan University is a six-week intensive Japanese language program where UHM students complete the second-year level of Japanese language (JPN 211 & 212), ideal for students who want to get their language requirement done quickly. The Japanese language teachers are native speakers with graduate training in Japanese linguistics or the teaching of Japanese as a second language.
Website: Summer
Ideal For: Intermediate Japanese language
Speakers: Aiko Ueguchi, Kōnan Institute Service Centre Coordinator for Overseas Study Programme at Kōnan University

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Ms. Aiko Ueguchi has been a liaison for inbound students at Konan International Exchange Center (KIEC) at Konan University since April 2022. Before she joined KIEC, she worked closely with Konan Boys’ High School to support their study abroad program for 5 years. She herself was also an exchange student in her junior year for two semesters in the U.S., and she greatly enjoyed meeting and interacting with new people from various backgrounds. It brings her great joy and satisfaction to help international students to have experiences as wonderful as the ones she had when she studied abroad.

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Program: Kobe, Japan – Spring/Academic Year
Session: Room 3, 3:10 PM – 3:40 PM
Description: Kōnan University (甲南大学 Kōnan Daigaku) is a private institution of approximately 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students, located in the eastern-most part of Kōbe city, a picturesque port city.  Japanese language and Japanese area studies courses are taught in Japanese and English by Kōnan University professors or Japan-based, English-speaking scholars.
Website: Year/Spring
Ideal For: Japanese language
Speakers: Aiko Ueguchi, Kōnan Institute Service Centre Coordinator for Overseas Study Programme at Kōnan University

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Ms. Aiko Ueguchi has been a liaison for inbound students at Konan International Exchange Center (KIEC) at Konan University since April 2022. Before she joined KIEC, she worked closely with Konan Boys’ High School to support their study abroad program for 5 years. She herself was also an exchange student in her junior year for two semesters in the U.S., and she greatly enjoyed meeting and interacting with new people from various backgrounds. It brings her great joy and satisfaction to help international students to have experiences as wonderful as the ones she had when she studied abroad.

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Program: Adelaide, Australia
Session: Room 3, 3:50 PM – 4:20 PM
Description: Flinders University is located in the city of Adelaide, the capital of the state of South Australia. Flinders was ranked number 46 overall in the 2016 Times Higher Education Top 150 Universities under 50 years, and offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in Applied Sciences, Accounting, Arts, Biotechnology, Commerce, Developmental Disabilities, Education, Engineering, Environmental Health, Law, Liberal Studies, Medicine, Nursing, Science, Speech Pathology, Teaching and Theology. Adelaide is a city of approximately one million people and is the chief commercial, cultural and administrative center of South Australia.
Website: Semester
Ideal For: Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Geography, Travel Industry Management, Women Studies
Speakers: (Prerecorded) Takayo Yoshida, Officer: Learn Without Borders at Flinders University

Read more about Takayo

Hi, I am Takayo Yoshida, I have been a member of the Learn Without Borders (LWB) team at Flinders University, Australia since August 2015.

I am responsible for incoming and outgoing student exchange enquiries and applications for Europe (including the UK) and South/South East Asia, and provides support for short term mobility activities to the following Colleges at Flinders: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Government and Law, and Medicine and Public Health.

Having been an international student myself I can tell you that overseas study experience is one of the best things you can do in your life.

I look forward to welcoming you to Flinders University, Adelaide

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Program: Mendoza, Argentina
Session: Room 4, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Description: The Universidad Nacional de Cuyo (UNC) is a large, prestigious university within the federal education system of Argentina. Thus, students get specialized and individualized attention from faculty at UNC. Students earn six UHM Spanish language credits from beginning through advanced levels. Students gain listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in standard Spanish. In addition, lectures on civilization and culture will be given. A charming city of 600,000 people, Mendoza is located in the West Central part of Argentina, in the foothills of the Andes mountains.
Website: Summer
Ideal For: Spanish language (all levels)
Speakers: (Prerecorded) Amparo Argerich, Samiah Hassan, Laura Andreucetti, and Franco Franchetti from Universidad Nacional de Cuyo.

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My name is Amparo Argerich. I graduated as a Teacher of English as a foreign language at Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. After a few years working with children and teenagers I started working full time at the UNCuyo first in the field of Translation, and then teaching English in the Teacher Training College at the English Department. In 2006 I earned a teacher exchange Fulbright Foundation scholarship and I moved to Dekalb, Illinois, with my family to teach Spanish at Northern Illinois University. At CELE I design, coordinate and direct immersion programs for foreign universities, embassies and companies. When I have time, I also teach Spanish. In my classes I usually work with local and national newspaper articles with the idea that my students gain a basic insight into the complex socio-economic, political and cultural situation of Argentina. I have a passion for the outdoors and never miss the trips to the mountains or Patagonia with our students.

My name is Samiah Hassan. I obtained a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics at Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. I teach English as a Foreign Language at Teacher Training College at FFyL from 1992. My main interests are in Educational Linguistics, Systemic Functional Linguistics in English and Spanish and Genre Pedagogy. In 1996, I started teaching Spanish at CELE, mostly focusing on conversational skills and regional culture, to students from universities in the US and since 2002, I have designed and coordinated academic and cultural immersion programmes at CELE. I have always enjoyed learning from other peoples and interacting with students from various cultural and educational contexts.

My name is Laura Andreuccetti. I am a teacher of English as a foreign language graduated from Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Although I am not currently teaching, I am still in contact with foreign students trying to help them have a good experience at our school. I have been an assistant at CELE since 2010, and last year I also started working in the International Relations Office at Facultad de Filosofía y Letras.

I have always enjoyed interacting with people in different contexts and helping those who need to solve problems. People I work with often appreciate my support and collaboration.

My name is Franco Franchetti. I am an English Teacher and I studied in Facultad de Filosofía y Letras of Universidad de Cuyo. After getting my degree, I went to Spain for two years, where I had my first contact with foreigners that wanted to learn Spanish. In 2008, I returned to Argentina and started working at CELE. I studied a major in Tourism and nowadays I am also studying Films, my greatest passion. I also teach English to teenagers and adults in public and private schools. I am constantly smiling, I am a good listener and I am always willing to help. My students have a lot of fun with me because I make jokes all the time!

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Program: Seville, Spain
Session: Room 4, 1:20 PM – 1:50 PM
Description: Students attend classes at the International College of Seville (ICS), with additional options to attend EUSA University of Seville (in English and Spanish), and the University of Seville (in Spanish). In the summer program, students participate in an intensive Spanish language program worth six Spanish language credits. Seville is the capital of Andalusia, a region inundated with culture and romance. Andalusia is the backdrop of Bizet’s Carmen, the intense passion and faith of Semana Santa (Holy Week), the bacchanalia and revelry of Feria, the gyrating, hand-clapping, heel-stomping ballet and the songs of love and tragedy of the flamenco. 
Website: Semester ♦ Summer
Ideal For: Academy for Creative Media, Anthropology, Art History, Business, Communications, Economics, Finance, History, Journalism, Latin American and Iberian Studies, Management, Media Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Spanish Language, Culture and Literature, Travel Industry Management, and Women’s Studies.
Speakers: (Prerecorded) Lisa Dolan, Director of Student Affairs at the International College of Seville (ICS); Sandra Soto, Academic Director at ICS; Gina de los Santos, Director of Housing at ICS

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Ms. Lisa Dolan has been directing Student Affairs at the ICS for over 30 years now. She is responsible for the overseeing of ICS extracurricular activities, Service Learning and Internships. and federated soccer. After studying abroad in Spain, Italy and Japan she completed her Bachelor’s degree at Slippery Rock University in 1988 in Spanish and American literature and moved to Seville upon which she completed the graduate seminars in the Spanish Renaissance literature doctoral program.

Ms. Sandra Soto is Academic Director at the ICS.  Prior to commencing this position in 2018 she had broad academic experience in the management of study abroad programs. Special mention must be made to her association with Sweet Briar College where she served as Program Director at the University of Seville for 8 years.  Ms. Soto is currently completing her PhD in American literature at the University of Seville.

Ms. Gina de los Santos is the ICS Director of Housing.  She started as a Community College student at the ICS in 1990, and upon graduating Summa Cum Laude at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, she returned to Seville in 1992, taking on position of ICS Director of Housing and working with students ever since. Ms. Gina de los Santos is in charge of housing and advising students in addition to coordinating cultural activities, trips and visits.

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Program: Yongin, South Korea
Session: Room 4, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Description: A brand new program coming Summer 2024! Located in the suburbs of Seoul, Dankook University (단국대학교) is a private university founded in 1947. It is known as DanKook or DKU and has two campuses – Jukjeon and Cheonon. DKU is known for its creative innovations, incubator for entrepreneurs, data science, biomedical research, medicine, nursing, Asian studies, foreign languages, and social sciences to name a few. The UHM summer program in partnership with DKU is based at Jukjeon campus with direct access to Incheon airport (38.15 miles) and 17 miles from Seoul. Students may choose to participate in a four-week academic program (with courses available in English) or the ten-week Korean language program (beginner to advanced). Students also have the option of participating in a three-week Global Village program teaching English (or their native language) to DKU students, receiving free accommodations for the Global Village program duration and airfare reimbursement up to $1,000 USD. Students who participate in the Global Village program must also participate in the 4-week academic program.
Website: Summer ♦ Global Village ♦ Academic Program
Ideal For: Korean Language, contemporary Korean culture, Korean film studies, International Business Planning, theories and methods of language teaching and learning, fashion entrepreneurship, Critical Fashion Thinking and Practice.
Speakers: Tim Kaiser, Global Engagement Coordinator at Dankook University’s Office of International Affairs.

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Tim Kaiser is a Global Engagement Coordinator at Dankook University in South Korea, where he has been organizing summer programs for international students since 2022. Throughout his life, he has had the privilege of living in various countries including Germany, Belgium, China, and now, South Korea, equipping him with a global perspective that shapes his professional endeavors. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in Applied Linguistics, with a specialization in Mandarin and German, and a Master’s degree in Professional Communication, he passionately works to promote international connections. Speaking six languages — Dutch, German, English, Mandarin, Korean, and French — he loves connecting with people from all around the world, making every day a new adventure.

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Program: Dublin, Ireland – Health Sciences
Session: Room 4, 3:10 PM – 3:40 PM
Description: Founded 160 years ago, University College Dublin (UCD) is the largest university in Ireland and is ranked in the top 1% of the world’s universities according to the Times Higher Education rankings. A charming city of Viking, Norman, and English heritage, Dublin is the capital city as well as the primary education center of Ireland. The UHM Summer in Dublin program provides students an opportunity to fulfill UHM General Education Diversification, major, minor, and elective requirements. The summer programs are Business Consultancy; Business Internship; Data, Science, and Discovery; Health Sciences; Physics; Irish Studies; and Organic Chemistry. This session’s focus is on the Nursing and Public Health Program.
Website: Summer
Ideal For: Nursing and Public Health
Speakers: TBA

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