Outgoing Exchange Students

The Department of American Studies offers students the opportunity to pursue a cross-cultural experience by studying abroad for a semester at one of our exchange partner universities in the United States.

This is the chance for students to fully explore the country and culture which they have been studying – a life-changing experience, both academically and personally. While abroad, students can choose a variety of courses that complement their American Studies curriculum and Minor specialization.

Students in the Bachelor program may apply to study abroad during the first semester of their third and final year of the program. Master's students can apply to study abroad during the second semester of their graduate program.

Interested students should consult the American Studies Community Site on Brightspace to view the exchange program application, requirements and deadline information.

Department-Specific Exchange Programs

Partner University	Location
Central Michigan University	Mount Pleasant, Michigan
College of Charleston	Charleston, South Carolina
Eastern Michigan University	Ypsilanti, Michigan
Furman University	Greenville, South Carolina
Northern Arizona University	Flagstaff, Arizona
University of Central Florida	Orlando, Florida
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Saint Louis University	St Louis, Missouri

Additional opportunities may be available in Canada and Latin America.

Student Testimonial

"To me the American Studies program in Groningen is unique, challenging, and attractive in many different ways. Besides the fact that the program is fully taught in English, with lectures coming from the US, the UK and Canada, its interdisciplinary courses, which cover everything from cultural theory and history to constitutional law and a research seminar on migration, give a highly diverse perspective on all aspects of the Americas. American Studies taught me to think outside the box and to always look at things from more than just one angle. The biggest highlight in the program was the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at the College of Charleston. There I was not just able to experience the American way of life first-hand, but also to freely choose courses in my field of interest, namely politics, reinforcing my decision to pursue a career involving foreign politics and America's foreign relations. The exchange was a life experience from which I profited personally as well as academically since it taught me discipline, the appreciation of small things, and above all impartiality." - Lisa Ziemann