Summer 2024 International Perspectives on Communication Program Information
Join us in the beautiful Swiss Alpine Mountain foothills for two weeks of travel, scholarship and adventure. Make new friends and memories that will last a lifetime -- and earn six credits in the process!
We will spend two weeks in beautiful Riva San Vitale, Switzerland, at Virginia Tech's Steger Center for International Scholarship. The Steger Center is just as much a part of Virginia Tech as any place on the Blacksburg campus, providing housing, dining, classroom and study space, and recreation of all kinds. You will complete two classes (totaling six credits) during the Summer I term. Two weeks will be "on-the-ground" in Switzerland, with the courses finishing online using Canvas. The two courses fulfill requirements on checksheets for all undergraduate majors in the School of Communication. Students who aren't majors in the School of Communication can earn elective credits from these two classes (check with your advisor to be sure!). For the Summer 2023 program, we are offering JMC 4254: Special Topics: Travel Reporting and JMC 4044: International Communication. The classes and faculty page on this website has more information. All students attending the trip will complete a one-hour study abroad course in the spring 2024 semester. This course will help you understand the logistics of international travel, gain an introduction to Switzerland, learn a few basics of the Italian language and build community with fellow student scholars with whom you will share this adventure. In addition to our time in Riva San Vitale, we will explore other nearby locations such as Bellinzona, Milan, Lugano, and many more. You have one "free" weekend to explore other parts of Europe. Our location is situated near the Italian border, with train schedules that make Milan and Zurich short trips away. Because our study abroad program is a bit shorter than most programs, it tends to be less expensive than many alternative options. Information related to program costs can be found on the FAQ page. Scholarships are available and information can be found here. |
Study abroad in beautiful Riva San Vitale, Switzerland with the Virginia Tech School of Communication!
You can earn six credit hours while participating in a two-week immersion experience in Switzerland. The remainder of the course can be completed online from anywhere in the world. Follow us on Facebook for updates, information and to meet your fellow study abroaders! |