Program overview

What is it like to be a part of the IGP program and go abroad for a full year? Hear it directly from several of our alumni who participated in the program as they share their thoughts on why they would recommend being a part of IGP.

 

What to expect

You’ll spend the first 3 years of the program building cultural and professional skills while completing requirements for your STEM, Business, or Psychological Science degree and Language or Cultural degree. IGP offers inclusive programming to practice your global career skills and keep you on track for graduation throughout your time with the program.

During your 4th year, you’ll get the opportunity to study abroad in the language you’re learning to provide you with cultural and language immersion, as well as a 5 month internship in your field of study.

Orientation

  • Create your integrated academic plan
  • Generally you add 1.2 more classes to your subject major progression plan each semester
  • You can do it! 

Career Planning

  • Continue to take classes in both of your majors
  • Create your professional application materials in English
  • Continue to gain insights into cultural theory and connect with Level 5 students

Year Abroad Prep

  • Year Abroad prep series
  • Apply to broad array of scholarships for the year abroad 
  • Submit your Destination Selection: rank your choices for international universities

 

Immersion Year

Study Abroad Semester

  • Take courses in your global language for both of your majors

International Internship

  • International internship in your global language

Learn more about your year abroad below

 

Interdisciplinary Reflection

  • Complete upper division coursework, including your Capstone courses
  • Present on your year abroad at IGP Summit
  • Approximately 35% of IGP students graduate in 4.5 years 
  • Graduate!

 

1 year abroad = coursework + international internship or research 

Your IGP year abroad occurs in your 4th year at NAU. It includes two parts: coursework (both in your subject major as well as your language or cultural studies major) and an international internship or research experience.

Where do IGP students study abroad and take courses? What have IGP students done for their internships abroad?

International University Partners
International Internships Opportunities

 

You’re getting ready to go abroad, now what?

Fall semester

Take courses at an international exchange partner universities in your subject major, language, and cultural studies

What to expect for your FALL semester abroad? 
  • Enroll in classes at your host university – Take classes in your language of study and/or in English (CCS majors). 
  • Participate in your required IGP online class – LAN 340. 
  • Complete your language checkpoint C. 
  • Maintain communication with your IGP region lead, your EA advisor and your faculty mentor. 
  • Secure an internship opportunity within your host institution and/or surrounding areas. 
  • Immerse yourself in the culture by joining a university club or organization. 

Spring semester

Complete an internship, research, or fieldwork experience abroad in your discipline, while immersed in your host country culture and often, language

What to expect for your SPRING semester abroad? 
  • Complete your international internship or research experience (540 hours).
  • Enroll in a language class to keep up with your proficiency (if time allows). 
  • Submit internship course deliverables to your instructor/faculty mentor. 
  • Complete your language checkpoint D. 
  • Maintain communication with your IGP region lead, your EA advisor and your faculty mentor. 
  • Enroll in classes at NAU for your 5th year and apply for housing. 
  • Immerse yourself in the culture by making time to travel and explore.