Study Abroad for Politics Students

International Relations – Oxford, UK

Summer sessions

Geopolitics, International Relations, and the Future of the Middle East – Amman, Jordan

Fall and spring sessions

Social and Political Transformation – South Africa

Fall sessions

International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy – Geneva, Switzerland

Summer sessions

History, Culture & Politics – Prague, Czech Republic

Fall and spring sessions

Korea University – Seoul, South Korea

Fall, spring, and summer sessions

Migration, Borders, and Transnational Communities – Mexico

Spring sessions

Carla Clavell – Spain. Spring 2017.

“Studying abroad is best decision I’ve ever made! Being in Spain has helped me open my eyes to new things such as language and culture. Since I am taking a Social Justice class, I have been able to appreciate different Europeans’ opinions on current events and see how those correlates with Americans’. I’ve also have the experience to be part of a community service club called “Bocatalk” were student give out “bocadillos,” sandwiches, to the homeless community around the city. This is an important service experience that has helped me grow as a human being and appreciate all my privileges.”

Zachary Funaro – Italy. Fall 2022.

“I studied abroad in Rome, Italy for four months and for those four months I learned so much and experienced so much. It was genuinely the best time of my life so far. Being in Europe it enabled me to travel to different locations to see and experience other cultures which really broadened my horizons as a world traveler. While in Italy, there was a major election going on so I got to see a little bit of how Italian politics worked, which was very interesting to me as a politics major. I also studied Italian politics and society at John Cabot University which offered some help in understanding how the Italian government works as well as the ongoing election at the time so it was perfect for me. I never look back on my decision to study abroad in Italy and regret it, if I would offer any advice for students who potentially want to study abroad I would simply say just do it, you’ll experience some of the best moments of your life and make lifetime memories!“

Teresa Meli – Italy. Fall 2014.

“During the semester I was able to take courses on Human Rights and Public International Law as well as an on-site class, visiting ancient Roman and early-Christian ruins and monuments up to the time of

Mussolini. Having the opportunity to take such courses at an American university in the heart of Rome with an international student body was a privilege as it allowed me not only to enjoy my city but also to meet new people, interact with different perspectives and cultures and appreciate the American university system and all the opportunities it offers students.”

Vincent Nicosia – United Kingdom. Summer 2013.

“My time at Oxford was definitely one of the highlights of my college career. There I had the opportunity to take two very different classes. The first was a literature seminar that I took with several other Marymount students. The second was a tutorial that I took with an Oxford professor that covered Post-Gulf War weapons inspections in Iraq.In the end, I greatly enjoyed both these classes and I’m certainly glad that I had the opportunity to be a part of this program.”

Caitlin Pacilio – Australia. Spring 2016

“Living and studying in Sydney for the past six months has been an experience that I will never forget. From taking an American politics class to an Australian history course, I have learned more about another culture from my own than I originally would have thought. Learning and immersing yourself in another culture only broadens your perception of the world around you. Being abroad has also allowed me the ability to travel to other countries such as Indonesia and Singapore. These experiences have led me to become friends with people from all across the world, which gives me comfort knowing that wherever I go I’ll have a friend. Studying abroad is something that not everyone gets the chance to do, and I am glad that I was someone that got that chance.”

Ellie Sennett – Jordan. Summer 2015.

“My time studying in Jordan is not something that can be fairly captured in words. I took a class on the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict along with an Introduction to Arabic course. Nothing can quite compare to learning about the Israel/Palestine conflict while living minutes from Palestinian refugee camps, or taking your first Arabic course in a country that requires you to practice just in order to make it from your apartment to school every day. Academics aside, I’ve learned the most through my interactions with the people of Amman, something that a Marymount classroom setting just can’t recreate. Studying in the Middle East was so much more than crossing off a few bucket list items like floating in the Dead Sea or riding a camel through Wadi Rum- I truly am grateful because I feel it has better shaped me as a human being.”

Devin Uriarte – Thailand. Fall 2017.

“When I am asked about my study abroad experience I am often left speechless-not because I don’t know what to say but for the same reason I have re-written this paragraph a hundred times. There just aren’t enough words to accurately explain my time in Thailand. I was able to immerse myself into a completely unfamiliar culture, befriend individuals from all over the world, and travel to beautiful destinations. It may sound cliche of me to say that studying abroad changed my outlook on life and given me a deeper appreciation of everything, but it truly has. Taking courses where I could learn about the various political systems of Southeast Asia and then travel to those countries I was studying was just the hands on experience I needed. I definitely consider Thailand a second home and I would return in a heartbeat.”