Best Semester: A Program For The Student With Wanderlust
Caleb Ecarma, News Editor
Image (UnSpalsh.com): Best Semester gives students the chance to travel all over the world during their college careers.
North Greenville University works with BestSemester to provide students desiring adventure and travels during their college experience an affordable semester abroad program.
“In all our programs, students are not only applying what they have already learned on campus in a new setting, but they will also be exploring a new culture, meeting life-long friends and gaining experiences that will help prepare them for their future career,” said Hannah Wasco, a representative for BestSemester.
BestSemester offers students different programs and locations, based on the students’ major and interests. These programs all provide a full credited semester (13-21 credit hours for a full semester, 6 credit hours for a summer).
“Our large selection of locations and course offerings can catered to fit almost any major, some are very individualized, while other programs offer a larger variety of course options and work with a larger variety of majors,” said Wasco.
Wasco’s list of highlights of the program include:
- Full academic credit.
- Nine programs in eight different locations all over the world.
- Comparable to the cost of a semester on campus; financial options are available.
- Internship and travel opportunities.
The eight locations and nine programs are:
Australia – Christian Heritage College
The Australian Studies program offers students the opportunity to study in the urban environment of Brisbane, Australia.
China – Xiamen University
The BestSemester location in China gives students the chance to focus on China Studies or International Business.
Costa Rica – Latin American Studies Program
The Latin American Studies Program takes BestSemester students to Costa Rica, where they will live with a host family and study Latin American cultures.
Los Angeles – L.A. Film Studies Center
The Los Angeles Film Studies Center is the location for BestSemester students interested in the film industry in Hollywood. Students will have the opportunity to intern with agencies, write screenplays, act, produce and direct.
Amman, Jordan – Middle East Studies Program
The Middle East Studies Program immerses students into the rich, ancient culture of Jordan. Best Semester students will have the opportunity to learn about the roots of Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
Nashville –Contemporary Music Center
BestSemester gives students of faith looking to contribute to the music industry the chance to attend the Contemporary Music Center in Nashville.
Washington, D.C. – American Studies Program
The American Studies Program gives students traveling with BestSemester the chance to study public policy and government first-hand.
Uganda – Uganda Christian University
BestSemester offers students the chance to encounter the study of a unique culture with the Uganda Studies Program.
Oxford – The University of Oxford
BestSemester gives students the opportunity to experience Western European culture, while also studying at one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the world.
