Study in the U.S.A. - Southeast (in English) - ISEP Exchange
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Thrive in Atlanta, a vibrant big city with rich cultural diversity, an incredible food scene and a climate that is warm year-round!
• Take advantage of small class sizes and academic offerings including coursework in unique fields such as Gender & Women’s Studies and Religious Studies.
• Experience the unique traditions, culture and sense of community that comes with enrolling at a women’s only college.
LIVE and DINE
Live in a residence hall on campus, where you will be placed in a traditional double room with access to a common area including a lounge, kitchen and laundry on your floor. Or relax in a double room in an apartment, with a full kitchen, washer, dryer and balcony shared with up to three other students. Eat on campus with a university meal plan that can be used at coffee shops, gourmet grills and the all-you-can-eat dining halls. Plus, enjoy a stipend to cover meal costs during vacation periods when the dining hall is closed.
EXPERIENCE
Get involved on campus and make new friends by joining numerous student organizations such as the International Student Association, Anime Club, Theatre troupe and more. And take advantage of being 15 minutes away from downtown Atlanta by visiting nearby attractions such as Ponce City Market, the Georgia Aquarium, and the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
ACADEMIC TRAINING
Students studying abroad in the United States have the opportunity to participate in an Academic Training Internship that directly relates to their field of study at their ISEP host institutions. Learn more about Academic Training in the United States.
What We Love About Agnes Scott
ISEP Students get to experience a large, diverse American city while living on a small close-knit college campus – the perfect blend of city life and local community.
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Course Description
Agnes Scott College is a historic women's college with unique course offerings amongst the hard sciences and liberal arts. Gender & Women's Studies is highly recommended for any student and includes courses such as Race, Class, and Gender; Women in the South; and Leadership, Feminism, and Religion. There is a broad array of foreign language courses, creative writing, philosophy, and psychology courses, as well. Indicate what subject and language the courses are taught in. Add content about academics or special programs you want to highlight
ISEP students are allowed and encouraged to take part in internships, research, service learning, and volunteer opportunities during their time at Agnes Scott College. Internships are available through Academic Training with ISEP, and students are responsible for finding their own internship through Agnes Scott's Career Exploration Center. Students can inquire with professors about undergraduate research opportunities and can find volunteer opportunities through the ASC Community Service page.
Credits Earned
Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 12-16 credit hours. Students typically enroll in 3-5 courses per semester. A term runs for about 15 weeks. To determine how these credits convert at your home institution, please contact your home university coordinator.
If you use financial assistance, please speak with your home coordinator to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial assistance.
Sample Classes Available:
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English Language & Literature |
Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Psychology |
Gender & Women’s Studies |
Foreign Languages |
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The Craft of Writing |
Schools and Society |
Developmental Psychology |
Introduction to Queer Studies |
Spanish |
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Creative Writing - Poetry |
History of Social Theory |
Psychology of Sexual Behavior |
Leadership, Feminism and Religion |
Chinese |
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Creative Writing - Multigenre |
Urban Lives |
Research Statistics |
Race, Class and Gender |
French |
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Queer Literature |
Comparative Black Feminisms |
Research Design and Methods |
Marriage, Sexuality and Power |
Japanese |
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Perspectives on Literature |
African American Images in Pop Culture |
Multicultural Psychology |
Women in the New South |
Latin |
For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below.
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How to search for courses
• To search for courses, visit the AscAgnes website and select "Search for Sections" (under "Registration").
• Then select the appropriate term from the dropdown menu as well as one or more subjects you wish to study.
• The Majors and Minors have the course offerings listed on each page.
• Use the website for course availability link below to go through the academic catalogs for each year.
Academic limitations
• Exchange students may not enroll in senior seminars.
• Applied music and some science courses may have additional fees.
• Most visual art courses are difficult to get into and students will need to have a lot of flexibility with their course list in this area.
• ISEP Students are not permitted to enroll in graduate-level courses.
Academic Calendar
Typical Fall Schedule: August through December
• Pre-Session: Mid-August
• Exams: Early December
Typical Spring Schedule:
• Arrival and orientation: early January
• Final Exams: Late April/Early May
Departure Notes
Students are responsible for staying until the end of the semester and may not leave before the final date of their semester exams. Neither ISEP nor Agnes Scott College can guarantee an early departure; leaving early may result in a failing exam grade and/or forfeit of credit. Final exams cannot be taken remotely.
PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
VISA: All non-U.S. citizens will be required to obtain a visa. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here
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