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Third-Party Study Abroad
Contact the Center for Global and Career Services
- 617-333-2195
- studyabroad@curry.edu
- Learning Commons S-103
Study worldwide with a Curry affiliated study abroad provider.
Students may choose to study abroad through a third-party study abroad provider affiliated with Curry College. These providers operate programs worldwide partnering with foreign institutions to provide courses, accommodations, activities and support for international students.
Academic Credit: Students who study abroad through a provider receive academic credit for courses that they take while abroad, provided that they earn a C- or higher. Credit is treated as transfer credit, however, and students do not receive grades if they study abroad through a third-party provider. Thus, their study abroad experience will not affect their GPA either positively or negatively.
Fees: Students who study abroad for a semester through a provider do not pay fees to Curry the semester they are abroad, all fees are paid directly to the program provider. Students are not eligible for Curry financial aid but remain eligible for non-Curry aid. The providers offer some financial aid to eligible students and in many cases these programs cost less than a semester at Curry.
Programs are offered during the fall and spring semesters and winter intersession and summer terms, and many programs include an option to complete an internship or community service while abroad.
Curry has affiliation agreements with a small number of providers that have been thoroughly vetted and provide excellent support both during the admissions cycle and on the ground in the study abroad location. Curry's most popular third-party providers include:
- API (Academic Programs International)
- CIS (Center for International Studies)
- AIFS (American Institute for Foreign Study)
- USAC (University Studies Abroad Consortium)
Interested students should work with a Curry Study Abroad Advisor to navigate the two-part application process:
- Step 1: Apply for approval to study abroad from Curry College in Via TRM
- Step 2: Apply to the program provider via their online application, links available in Via TRM
Experiences via Third-Party:
Bryce Hanover '19 (New Zealand via TEAN)
“My semester in New Zealand through TEAN opened up whole new world to me. The culture, environment, and lifestyle there is something that I suggest that everyone experience at least once in their life. You could be studying in a cafe in the morning, skiing down the mountain of Cardona in the afternoon, and then ending the day catching some waves on the beach of St. Clair. But it was the people who make this place so special - everyone, no matter where they were from, was welcome.”
Samantha Stewart '22 (Barcelona via CIS Abroad)
“It's hard to even put in words how much I enjoyed studying abroad in Spain! My time in Barcelona through CIS has changed my life academically and personally. It was such an amazing program - I was able to regularly connect with CIS staff members at meet-up dinners throughout the semester; I gained so much new understanding of other cultures and ideas; and I have the confidence to succeed now because of my experiences abroad.”
Sarah Falcetti '20 (London via AIFS)
“In addition to my studies at Richmond University, I interned with the UK Film Festival, helping to coordinate and host the event. I worked with filmmakers from all over the world and reaped the benefits of working in a foreign country, including increased confidence and networking skills. I was also able to travel to many places around the UK and Europe that I had only previously seen in textbooks or on television. This was one of the greatest experiences of my life.”
Solanyel Perez '19 (Brazil via USAC)
“My semester abroad in Brazil was filled with warm days, hikes, and lots of sun and sand! It was the life changing experience that I was searching for. The USAC program is located in Florianópolis, a small island with 42 beaches. The staff guided me along the way, I was able to confide in them, and made awesome friendships too. The classes were super interactive, and that dynamic allowed me become fluent in Portuguese in just a few months! This experience will help me in my career because I now have a different perspective of the world - I can connect and build relationships with people of different backgrounds - and being on my own, away from family and friends, made me very independent.”