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Welcome: International Academic Programs
There are as many goals for international study as there are students, but some common themes emerge:
Why Study Abroad: Enrichment
Expand, complement and enrich your undergraduate education: improvement of language skills / language proficiency; research for senior thesis or other academic project; new perspective on college major; the opportunity to take academic courses not available at Haverford. Start Planning >
Why Study Abroad: Global Engagement
- Immersion in another culture.
- Cross cultural competence and understanding.
Why Study Abroad: Personal Growth & Development
Haverford Students speak of their study abroad experience as life changing and truly transformative.
"I truly made some of the best friendships of my life. I learned to appreciate another culture and live an independent life." - Melissa Robbins '10
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News & Announcements
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The College has purchased international medical insurance, including medical evacuation and repatriation insurance, for students traveling on approved study abroad programs. The insurance policy is provided by ACE Travel Assistance Program. The policy automatically covers all students of the College while they are on an approved study abroad program. Although enrollment is not required, all students will receive relevant information about the policy before their departure.More >
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This information provides you with a brief outline of the services available to you under Travel Assistance Program with 24 Hour Access
1-800-243-6124 toll free in US or Canada
1-202-659-7803 collect outside the USA
Call when you require a referral to a hospital or doctor, if you need to be evacuated or if you need to guarantee payment for medical expenses or experience local communication problems. -
Applications are now being accepted from students studying abroad in Japan in Spring 2013 (at programs beginning between January and April 2013); applications will be accepted until October 10, 2012. At least 20 scholarships will be awarded for Spring 2013.Bridging Scholarship
Inside IAP
Haverford Deadline
The deadline to declare your intent to Study Abroad for Spring semester is October 5th.
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Find out about the "2 Step Process" for studying abroad.
Facebook
For Haverford students to get information about and share their experiences studying abroad.
Student Profiles
Get to know more about studying abroad from our student profiles!
Blogs
Share in the adventure through our student blogs.
Photos
View snapshots students like you have shared with IAP.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, December 5th, 2012
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6:30PMStudy Abroad Info SessionStudy Abroad Info Session http://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/221721 Chase Auditorium 2012-12-05T18:30:00 2012-12-05T19:30:00Attendance at ONE info session is Mandatory for students considering study abroad.
Thursday, January 24th, 2013
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7:00PMSTUDY ABROAD INFO SESSIONSTUDY ABROAD INFO SESSION http://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/222471 Stokes Auditorium 2013-01-24T19:00:00 2013-01-24T20:30:00Attendance at ONE Info Session is mandatory for any student planning to study abroad