The application procedures for a WMU language-based study abroad include two recommendations from faculty members and an interview with a selection committee. The programs of study offered at these locations include, and are not limited to, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese language and culture, Latin American history and culture, social sciences, and business. In addition to study abroad programs, WMU also offers language based study exchanges at various locations in Germany and Japan. Other WMU exchange and study abroad options for students include Malaysia, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Australia. Each study site provides qualified students with the opportunity to receive academic credit and make progress in their programs of study as well as broaden their skills culturally and linguistically.
Students can literally explore a world of opportunity and they can virtually go anywhere.
Between 1998 and 1999, about 300 WMU students were accepted to study abroad programs in 34 countries. The locations selected by students included WMU sponsored program locations as well as programs in Belgium, Czech Republic, England, Greece, Israel and Nepal. Anulewicz was accepted to a WMU language based study abroad program sponsored by Saint Louis University in Madrid, Spain. Sara Ballenger , Romeo, Mich., who graduated from Romeo High School in 1996, is a senior majoring in secondary education in English and history. Ballenger was accepted to a WMU study abroad program at the University of North London in England.