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This course is not intended to substitute or replace in-person courses at URochester.\r\n\r\nURochester students are able to choose one course from a handful of courses offered online through <em>Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Brazil)<\/em>, to offer pathways to understanding the life and culture of the host country and international engagement generally.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re interested in taking an online course please contact Theodore Pagano at <a href=\"mailto:tpagano@admin.rochester.edu\">tpagano@admin.rochester.edu<\/a> by September 8.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Credits:<\/strong> Students required to get approval from a faculty member from the <a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/college\/ccas\/handbook\/authorized-approval-list.html\">authorized approval list<\/a> to use a course for a major, minor, or cluster.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> No cost to student.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Calendar:<\/strong> Most courses begin on or after October 20 and continue into February.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a class=\"button ghost-button--blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/global\/wun\/\">Learn more about WUN<\/a>","background_color":"#f4f4f4","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"<h2>Absolute Project-Based Internships<\/h2>","content":"This is a <a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/absoluteinternship.com\/programs\/remote-internships\/#absolute\">project-based internship experience<\/a> that can be done from a remote location without the need to be physically present at the office during office hours. 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Choose one course per session and add on an internship if you wish. Virtual internship placements are with employers in London, Rome and Athens. Placements are on a first come, first served basis so early application is recommended.\r\n\r\nThis innovative program will enable you to have a version of study abroad, joining an online community of students taught by Arcadia faculty overseas who are eager to bring you into the world of their course and of their location. Let\u2019s make the most of summer!\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Length of program:<\/strong> June 7 to July 15<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Credits:<\/strong> 3 credits<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $1,500 per course<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> May 15<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a class=\"button ghost-button--blue\" href=\"https:\/\/studyabroad.arcadia.edu\/\">Learn more about Arcadia University Global Studies<\/a>","background_color":"#f4f4f4","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"<h2>College Year in Athens (CYA)<\/h2>","content":"<a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/cyathens.org\/\">College Year in Athens<\/a> has been overseeing students in volunteer placements and internships in Greece for over twenty-five years. Students have interned in many of the amazing spaces this country has to offer, ranging from sectors that connect to Greece\u2019s ancient heritage, to contemporary economic and social issues, to business, the arts, and many more.\r\n\r\nCYA uses this experience and its strong network of contacts in Athens to offer you a virtual international internship designed to match your own interests. Greece has been undergoing dynamic changes in recent years and students have been able to learn directly from the professionals who are behind those changes.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Length of program:<\/strong> 12 weeks (dates can be arranged to your schedule)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Credits:<\/strong> Credit eligible<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $1,250 per course<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> May 15<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a class=\"button ghost-button--blue\" href=\"https:\/\/cyathens.org\/\">Learn more about CYA<\/a>","background_color":"#f4f4f4","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"<h2>Institute For American Universities (IAU)<\/h2>","content":"This <a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/iau.edu\/virtual\">6-week virtual program<\/a> will draw on the Institute for American University's expertise in experiential-based learning while taking advantage of their wide network of professional contacts in France, Spain, Morocco, and beyond.\r\n\r\nStudents will choose from academic courses, global internships, consulting projects, and social impact and experiential learning projects to customize their summer virtual experience.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Length of program:<\/strong> May 21 to July 16<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Credits:<\/strong> 3-6 units<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $1,200 - $1,800<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> April 14<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a class=\"button ghost-button--blue\" href=\"https:\/\/iau.edu\/virtual\">Learn more about IAU<\/a>","background_color":"#f4f4f4","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"<h2>The Intern Group<\/h2>","content":"<a class=\"u-link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/theinterngroup.com\/our-programs\/virtual-internships\">The Intern Group<\/a> remote internships provide students with the opportunity to realize their potential.\r\n\r\nGain invaluable professional experience, grow your network, and make your resume shine, wherever you are.\r\n\r\nThe Intern Group offers virtual internships in all career fields, within 3,000+ leading organizations around the world. 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