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Short-Study at SVSU

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Why choose a short study program?

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Short-Study programs at SVSU are dedicated to providing students with high-quality experiences that help develop the knowledge and skills to grow as successful members of a global community. Our programs always include opportunities for students to engage in American culture and conversation.  The programs can be customized to fit the unique goals of the students. The combination of classroom experience and cultural exploration ensures a deeper understanding of another culture and enables them to gain new, global perspectives. 

Highlights

  • Well-suited for our partner university exchanges.
  • Customized programs to meet the needs and interests of students.
  • Many opportunities to interact with American culture.
  • Connect to new people at SVSU and build long-lasting friendships.
  • Unique Michigan- related experiences and opportunities.
  • Students have access to award-winning housing and university resources.
  • All-around student services, including pick up and drop off at the MBS airport as well as a weekly shopping trips.

Trips offered during your program:

Cedar Point Trip

  • Either one or two-day trip to the world-famous amusement park.
  • Experience some of the best roller coasters in the world. 

Chicago Trip

  • On these three days trips, students will be within easy distance of great shopping, great restaurants, art museums, science museums, and one of the best aquariums in Chicago.
  • Chicago trip includes a trip to the skyscraper top so the students can view the city and lakeshore; a deep-dish pizza dinner (a very famous kind of pizza in America); and a trip to a local dessert place called “The cheesecake Factory” where they will be able to enjoy delicious slices of cheesecake.

Trip to Mackinac Island

  • A day to one of Michigan’s most famous tourist spots.
  • The participants will be able to enjoy the world-renowned scenery as they rent bicycles and tour the island- There are no cars!
  • A tour of the historical fort on Mackinac Island is included and the boat ride to and from the island, which allows the students to experience Michigan’s Great Lakes first hand. 

Sleeping Bear Dunes

  • One of the most beautiful shorelines in the United States. 
  • experience the beauty and grandeur of the Great Lakes.

Snow Snake Mountain- Ski Trip

  • Enjoy Michigan Winters the exciting way!
  • Snowboarding, skiing and tubing are all possible.
  • Trips include rentals, transportation, lessons, dinner and more.

Frankenmuth, MI

  • One of the most popular tourist places in Michigan. 
  • Enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional German town, with a rich history and many beautiful houses and shops.
  • Beautiful all-year round, but magical during the winter holidays.
  • Visit Bronner's, the biggest Christmas store in the world!  

 

 

CONTACT US.


Study Abroad
Kal Spencer
studyabroad@svsu.edu
+1-989-964-4268

International Partnerships
Collin Glenn
intpartner@svsu.edu
+1-989-964-2593

International Student Advisor
Hannah Turk-Lerash
hrturk@svsu.edu
+1-989-964-4059