College of Arts and Sciences

Historical and Political Studies

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“She traveled to Oman as part of the First-Year Preview Program and studied abroad for a semester in Cape Town, South Africa. Her study abroad experience allowed her to pursue research on inclusivity and sustainability in economic development, and issues affecting vulnerable populations. ”

- Natalie Marshall '16

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97%

Earned Credits Abroad

Of the 65 HAPS 2016 graduates, 97% have earned credits abroad through semester-long study abroad and Global Field Study experiences.

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Countries

HAPS 2016 graduates studied in 33 countries on six continents including Italy, France, Russia, Australia, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Mexico, Chile, China, and South Korea.

74%

Studied a Semester Abroad

Nearly three-quarters of HAPS 2016 graduates studied abroad for at least one full semester. Nineteen participated in the First-Year Study Abroad Experience.

Department News

September 10, 2019

scholarly & creative | capstone

Dr. Parsons Dick, Brown ’19 Publish Column in ‘Anthropology News’

International Studies major Melanie Brown ’19 and Associate Professor of Historical and Political Studies Dr. Hillary Parsons Dick published “Speak...

April 16, 2019

African Folktale Competition Winners Announced

February 4, 2019

IPCR Alumnus Appointed As Director General of the Sierra Leone Content Agency

December 20, 2018

Adjovi Interviewed After Diplomatic Incident in Hungary

December 18, 2018

Dr. Siskind Organizes Urban History Association Conference
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