Short Term Training (STT) & Global Advancement Program (GAP) Summer
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The University of Illinois Chicago’s (UIC) Global Advancement Program (GAP) is an exciting program that offers the opportunity for participants from around the world to participate in seminars in many areas of interest, and improve their communication skills, while enjoying and experiencing the culture of the “Windy City,” Chicago.
Short Term Training (STT) is a customizable program held on the UIC campus providing participants the chance to experience the American education system at a large, multicultural, university in the third largest city in the U.S. Since UIC is located in the heart of Chicago, participants have ample opportunities to learn in and out of the classroom through seminars and visits to institutions and events to enhance their experience. The program especially suits undergraduate/graduate students who wish to hone their skills in both academic subjects and professional communication in an international setting, or those who have plans to pursue full-time study in the U.S. in the near future. The program is flexible and can be designed to suit a group’s specialized needs, interests, and length of time. STT can be held on the UIC campus throughout the year.
While a wide variety of subjects can be made available for the academic seminar, the standard offerings are (1) Architecture and Arts, (2) Money and Banking, (3) Climate Change Studies, and (4) Professional Communication. Instructors in the program include experienced UIC faculty, as well as seasoned practitioners in their fields. By teaching the seminar topics with a solid academic foundation that is closely and strongly connected to real world practices, the instructors effectively further participants’ interests and development, as well as help them with long term academic and career goals.
Please note that the program is not limited to these topics. As a comprehensive university located in a global city like Chicago, UIC can design a customized program that will meet the specific interests of a group. The program is flexible and can be designed to suit a group’s specialized needs, interests, and length of time. STT can be held on the UIC campus throughout the year.
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Part of the excitement of studying in a foreign country is the chance to explore and see new things. STT will provide a number of opportunities that will enhance the topics from the morning seminars, as well as discover new things, and have fun!
Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, a letter listing the titles of the seminars attended during the STT.
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Advance your education this summer through the Program for International Partnership’s Global Advancement Program – Summer at the University of Illinois Chicago!
Through the UIC Global Advancement Program – Summer (GAP Summer), international university students have the opportunity to register, and receive academic credit, for a number of academic courses to enhance their educational experience in the US while exploring the “Windy City,” Chicago.
GAP Summer offers a variety of subjects to meet the academic needs and interests of undergraduate students. With courses in a variety of areas, there is the opportunity to strengthen your knowledge in your academic major, or study something new and broaden your understanding of the world.
GAP Summer Summer dates for 2024 will be:
May 13 – June 7 (4 weeks)
June 10 – August 2 (8 weeks)
In addition to attending classes, the UIC Programs for International Partnerships (PIP) office will provide support to help students explore Chicago and what makes it a truly international city.