Are you considering studying abroad as a part of your undergraduate experience? You should know that Boston University undergraduate students do not have to put their general education on hold in order to study abroad. You can fulfill your BU Hub requirements in a number of ways while studying abroad. Read on to explore further.
Hub Courses in BU Study Abroad Programs
Many BU Study Abroad Programs offer BU courses that satisfy Hub requirements. You can explore programs and courses on the Study Abroad website to see which Hub areas are included in courses at various programs worldwide.
HUB SA 220: Cultures in Context: A BU Hub Study Abroad Experience (GCI, select locations)
Cultures in Context is an optional, non-credit, ungraded course that allows students to fulfill an additional Hub requirement in Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy (GCI) while abroad at select locations. Students undertake an enhanced immersion experience that includes reflective assignments and participation in a series of class meetings and discussions, and which requires enrollment in one culture course approved to carry GCI and one language course at any level.
Fulfill Global Citizenship and Intercultrual Literacy (GCI) or the Individual in Community (IIC) while abroad!
Any BU student who studies abroad can fulfill Hub requirements in GCI and/or IIC. Check out HUB SA 225 (GCI) and HUB SA 230 (IIC) below.
HUB SA 225: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy with Study Abroad (GCI)
Students who study abroad can fulfill a single Hub requirement in Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy (GCI). No course enrollment is required. Students write a reflection on how they fulfilled the GCI learning outcome/s during their abroad experience and submit it for review either during their semester abroad or within the semester following their abroad experience. Learn more here.
HUB SA 230: The Individual in Community with Study Abroad (IIC)
Students who study abroad can fulfill a single Hub requirement in the Individual in Community (IIC). No course enrollment is required. Students write a reflection on how they fulfilled the IIC learning outcomes during their abroad experience and submit it for review either during their semester abroad or within the semester following their abroad experience. Learn more here.
HUB SA 300-310: Japan Kyoto Consortium Program & the Hub
Students participating in the Japan Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies have the opportunity to fulfill a number of Hub requirements. Visit the Kyoto pages of the Study Abroad website and contact the Kyoto BU Study Abroad program manager for additional details.
HUB SA 330: Study Abroad Internship Course (IIC)
Taken in conjunction with a credit-bearing work placement, the course allows students to gain a greater understanding of workplace culture within the host country and fulfills a Hub requirement in the Individual in Community (IIC). It provides a framework to explore and reflect on the professional and cultural practices observed in the internship. The course and placement form an intercultural learning experience in which students can examine socio-cultural differences, beliefs and values while immersed in a diverse organizational and professional community. Through class sessions and assignments, students address the ways in which culture informs both work and learning. Learn more about internship opportunities abroad on the Study Abroad website.