International Scholars Program
Commonwealth College and the International Programs Office co-sponsor the International Scholars Program (ISP) which allows qualified students to integrate international studies coursework and study abroad during their undergraduate years. ISP is highly competitive, admitting approximately 15-20 students per year.
Students must be able to commit three consecutive years to the Program.
Goals of ISP
- To prepare students for the study abroad experience
- To foster in students an appreciation for cultures other than their own
- To assist students in developing skills that will prepare them for careers in an increasingly interconnected world
How do we hope to achieve these goals?
- Through the experience of study abroad itself, and
- Through the ISP curriculum, which is designed to help students to see the global in everyday life and to approach all subjects with an eye toward international perspectives
Curriculum of ISP
Sophomore Year
- Fall semester -- Honors 291I: International Issues Seminar (2cr)*
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Spring semester -- Honors 291J: Cross Cultural Preparation Seminar (2 credits)*
Junior Year
- Study abroad for one or two semesters
Senior Year
- Fall semester -- Honors 491G: Cross-Cultural Re-Entry Seminar and ISP Project (3 credits)
* The combination of Honors 291I and 291J has the General Education designation of Interdisciplinary (I) and Global Diversity (G)
Benefits of ISP
- Individualized advising on the integration of international experience with honors requirements
- Guest speakers from among the UMass and 5-College faculty
- $750.00 award per semster for study abroad
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