Anthropology is a discipline that prizes cultural relativity and adaptability. We have a global perspective but insist on experiencing that through the local experiences of people around the world. Studying overseas is an excellent way to immerse yourself in a social context that is not your own and to learn the limits of your own cultural point of view.
Academic Exchange
Earn credits toward your degree at one of York’s 120+ international partner institutions in more than 40 countries.
International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)
Prepare for success in the global workforce. With this unique bachelor’s degree, you’ll get exposure to international points of view and experiences, learn a new language and complete a term abroad.
Summer Courses Abroad
Spend your summer months studying at York and then abroad with your classmates and a York professor at a partner school.
ANTH 2222 Student Testimonials
Nothing in university has better connected me with my peers and professors than doing study away and study abroad. As I have done both the study away to Vancouver and study abroad to Athens I can surely say they have been such amazing programs that have let me grow and further my academic skills, while also seeing the world and deepening my global understanding. The fun of learning while in a new and beautiful setting only makes the content more impactful bringing the classroom anywhere. Being able to spend immersive time with a group of academically involved peers has allowed me to make great life long friends and also building my connections to York anthropology’s community. I would recommend this program to every student that wants more from their time in university!
— Zoe Zias
ANTH2222 was an amazing learning experience about multiculturalism & settler colonialism. I enjoyed the many interactive activities and experiences that were offered during this class. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience and I would recommend this class to anyone interested in the course topic and the hands on approach you get to take with it. The professor is amazing and so were all the people I interacted with. Don’t forget to take in the sites during your free time too.
— Amanda Barker
Before taking this study away program in Vancouver, I had never travelled by myself on a plane. However, now I feel confident that I could easily manage it again. Living for a short amount of time in a different province tested my independence. It certainly helped that I was amongst my wonderful classmates, with whom I quickly bonded. British Columbia is a beautiful Province, with its forests, mountains, and the ocean. There is something in its landscapes for everyone. I particularly enjoyed the greenery on UBC campus and going to different beaches in and around the city. Vancouver is a city with a rich and complicated history and culture. My class learned about this culture by travelling to various locations within the greater Vancouver area each day. This style of learning suited me, as I was directly immersed in the life of the city, as opposed to studying it from afar. I highly recommend a study away course to anyone who feels ready to travel by themselves and who enjoys learning outside of a classroom setting.
— Gina Filarski