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[Institution] Michigan State University [Source] Michigan State University International Studies and Programs, Office of Study Abroad [Program Details] 
Michigan State University offers Freshman Seminars Abroad (FSA) programs designed for students who have recently graduated from high school and are entering their first-year of full-time study at the university. Programs typically are between 12 and 18 days in length and take place between mid-July and mid-August. Students may earn a total of two credits. Students participate in pre-departure orientation sessions and follow-up sessions when they return to campus. While there are program fees, the tuition rates are the same as for on-campus credits. Scholarships are available for all FSA participants, as well as participants specifically for FSA participants who are also incoming Honors College students. While abroad, students study an area of interest to them and participate in field experiences that link the learning from class to the program's location. Students might also participate in extended field experiences or cultural events that introduce them to their host country. Students learn linguistic and cultural strategies for coping in non-English-speaking environments and learn about the importance of language to the national culture and identity. Locations for 2012 tentatively include China, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, and South Africa.
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