Short-Study at SVSU

SVSU's Short-Study program offers international students from our partner universities a focused, immersive experience on our Michigan campus. Students participate in English language and cultural programming, experience American campus life firsthand, and explore the state of Michigan through a series of organized excursions. These programs are ideal for students who want a meaningful U.S. experience without committing to a full semester. Find out more below on how to apply for a program, what they look like, and more on short-study!

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!