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International Experience

Study Abroad

Study abroad with CCBC!

Expand your education beyond the classroom by immersing in new languages, cultures and perspectives. 

CCBC's Global Education program offers short-term, faculty led study abroad and study away in the USA opportunities during January, spring break, late May and summer. Most programs are not restricted by major, so any CCBC student has the unique chance to gain global insight. 

Explore our current and future study abroad programs and get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey. If you do not find a CCBC-sponsored program that fits your needs, we can help you find an external program that does. Contact us to set up an appointment with a study abroad advisor.

Current programs

Explore. Learn. Grow.

Belize, Central America 

Apply by January 30, 2025. Explore community health work with local experts and activists on the northeastern coast of Central America. Through hands-on experiences, you'll engage with local communities and explore Belize's cultural and historical significance.

Great Smoky Mountains 

Apply by February 21, 2025. Journey to the most biodiverse park in the National Park system, the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. Uncover the history of the national region and its distinct Appalachian culture to understand the environmental and social issues facing the park today.

Scholarships and low-cost programs

Many governmental and external organizations offer competitive scholarships for study abroad. If you plan to apply, first bring your ideas and drafts to the Global Education staff for advice and feedback!

  • Eligibility: US Citizen; Pell Grant recipient.
  • Program type: Two weeks or longer.
  • Award: Up to $5,000 (plus extra awards for certain program types; see the website for details).
  • Eligibility: US citizen; be ready to study Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Hindi, Korean, Turkish, Urdu and more.
  • Program type: Summer (June-August at most sites).
  • Award: Fully-funded intensive language and culture program (including flight).
  • Eligibility: US citizen.
  • Program type: Semester or year in Japan.
  • Award: Up to $2,500 (semester) or $4,500 (year).

Bridging Scholarships

Trips on the horizon

Travel with CCBC in 2026! If you are unable to attend a current study abroad program, plan a future trip with CCBC at one of our upcoming adventures below:

External study abroad opportunities

Explore the study abroad websites of colleges and universities that interest you for transfer (Towson, UMCP, etc.). Studying abroad through your future institution may ease credit transfer and may be especially worthwhile if you plan to study abroad for a semester or longer.

Some students - particularly, but not only, those seeking language programs  - may benefit from enrolling directly with a university overseas rather than through a U.S.-based company or institution. This option can often be relatively inexpensive and such a rich cultural experience that it is worth pursuing despite some potential limitations with credit transfer.

Contact us to learn more about direct enrollment with a university overseas.

University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)
  • Locations: Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Rep., England, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Thailand
  • Length: Summer or semester

College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS)
  • Locations: Many in Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, Central America, South America and Oceania
  • Length: Summer or semester

Note: CCBC does not endorse and is not associated with any external programs or related websites. 

Volunteer abroad programs
Work abroad programs

Note: CCBC does not endorse and is not associated with any external programs or related websites.

Questions? We have answers!

Contact us with any questions, or to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with one of our study abroad advisors.

Study Abroad

For general inquiries and information

Book an advising appointment

Rebekah de Wit

Director of Global Education

Dr. Azar Etesamypour-King

Coordinator of Global Special Programs