Open to Pitzer students only. Program options subject to change.
Program Title: Pitzer/ISEP Exchange with American University in Bulgaria
Location: Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Host Website: ISEP: American University in Bulgaria
Eligibility
American University requires a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to juniors and first semester seniors but qualified sophomores are eligible if space is available.
Preparation
At least one Eastern European area studies course is required before departure. Other general preparation options include: Comparative Politics, Intercultural Communications, Introduction to International/ Intercultural Studies, Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology
Application
Pitzer College Study Abroad Application, ISEP Application and University forms
Program Dates
Fall semester: Late August to mid December
Spring semester: Mid January to mid May
Fuil year: Late August to mid May
Required Courses
Participants are expected to take one course while abroad that includes content on Eastern European history, politics, literature or culture, and the Pitzer Sakai course Intercultural Learning: Portfolio Writing.
Intensive Language
Students are required to take a Bulgarian language course.
Independent Study
See a Study Abroad Adviser.
Other Course Options
The most appropriate fields of study for exchange participants include European studies, journalism, and political science/ international relations. Other options include economics, history and mathematics.
Visit the ISEP website shown above, select ‘Academics’ and follow the Hints for Researching Courses.
Credit Possible
Students must take 15-16 semester units to equal four course credits at Pitzer. Depending on the unit amount per class, students may need to take 4 to 6 classes. In addition, students will earn 0.5 Pitzer course credit for the Sakai course. See above under Required Courses.
Housing and Board Options
Students will live in student residence halls and receive a stipend from ISEP to eat in the campus dining hall.
Credit Possible
Students must take 15-16 semester units to equal four course credits at Pitzer. Depending on the unit amount per class, students may need to take 4 to 6 classes. In addition, students will earn 0.5 Pitzer course credit for the Sakai course. See above under Required Courses.
