Opportunities Abound
How many approved programs does SLU offer?
26 programs (6 SLU Signature Programs and 20 Partner Programs)
True or False: Students can study off-campus in any semester after finishing their first semester.
True!
True or False: Scholarships and Financial Aid continues to apply for off-campus study on an approved program.
True!
One of SLU's Signature Programs is in London. What is the name of the iconic river that flows through London?
The Thames
The bull
Over 50% of SLU students study off-campus for a semester or more. What percentage of US students overall study off-campus for a semester or more?
A. Less than 10%
B. 20% - 40%
C. 50% - 70%
D. Over 80%
A. Less than 10%
Studying off-campus is a great way to expand your resume and stand out from other applicants when applying for jobs!
What is the deadline to apply for off-campus study in the upcoming academic year?
February 1st
CIIS Fellows
One of SLU's Signature Programs is in Kenya. What are the two official languages of Kenya?
HEOP Superstar Cameron '27 is preparing to study off-campus in a country that is the birthplace of the gummy bear candy, has the highest rate of recycling at over 66% of waste, and has 20,000 - 25,000 castles. Where is Cameron preparing to study off-campus?
Germany
The Freeman ASIA Internship Program provides 8-week, fully-funded internships over the summer. Name one of the two countries where students can conduct their internships.
Thailand or Vietnam
CIIS leads Off-Campus Study 101 Sessions every week... at what day and time?
Fridays at 2:00PM in Carnegie 105
A student is interested in conducting an independent research project for two weeks after the end of their off-campus study program. What is the name of the program this student could apply for?
Travel Research Grant
SLU has an exchange partnerships with Kansai Gaidai University in Japan. What is the national sport of Japan?
Sumo Wrestling
HEOP Superstar Henry '25 studied off-campus in which country, known for having won a remarkable 38 Olympic Gold medals for long-distance running?
Kenya
CIIS offers semester programs across 5 different continents. Name four programs in four different continents.
Examples:
Asia (Japan, China, India, Thailand)
Europe (Germany, Austria, Spain, France, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Italy)
Africa (Kenya)
Australia/Oceania (Australia, New Zealand)
North America (USA, Costa Rica, Trinidad)
Students can study off-campus for a maximum of two semesters. What is the rule if you are interested in studying off-campus on two separate programs?
At least one of your two programs must be a SLU Signature Program.
A student is studying in Italy and is passionate about studying opera. They would like to apply for funding to support their travel to Vienna and tickets to the Vienna Opera House. What scholarship could they apply for?
Travel Enrichment Grant
The iconic limbo dance was created in which of our partner program countries?
Trinidad and Tobago
HEOP Mentor Kayla '26 is preparing to study in Thailand in the upcoming academic year. What popular energy drink originated in Thailand?
Red Bull
How many Off-Campus Summer Courses does SLU offer each year?
Five
(Summer 2026: Ecuador, Kenya, Senegal/France, South Korea, United Kingdom)
Name two members of the CIIS office!
Dr. Matt Carotenuto, Kim Longfellow, Caitlin Hatz, Dr. Yanqiu Zheng, and Eileen LaCourse
CIIS supports students in applying for national scholarships that support Pell Grant recipients studying outside of the United States. What is the name of this scholarship?
The Gilman Scholarship
SLU's Signature Program in New York City offers full-time internships for four days a week. Before being called New York City, what was the name of this city?
New Amsterdam
HEOP Superstar Raul '27 is preparing to study off-campus in Japan in the upcoming academic year. What are the names of the two Japanese writing systems?
Hiragana and Katakana