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Eligibility requirements for most programs are a 2.0 GPA
(Salamanca,
Spain
and London, England
require a 2.5), completion of 12
college-level units at the end of the semester prior to
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City College plans to offer its 7th intensive Spanish immersion
program to Cuernavaca, Mexico, the City of Eternal
Spring, during SUMMER 2010. There is a four-week program
and a two-week program. See the
e-brochure
for the four-week program. Participants will have the choice of enrolling in Spanish 101,
102, 201, 202, 210 or 211 while living with a Mexican host
family where three daily meals will be served. Excursions to
Mexico City, Teotihuacan and Puebla will be included. See
the
e-brochure
for the
two-week program. Participants will be placed in
the appropriate Spanish class based on the results of a
personal assessment and receive independent study credit.
Three daily meals will be provided by a Mexican host family.
The weekend excursion to Mexico City and Teotihuacan is
included. City College Spanish instructor Brenda Munoz will
accompany the group. A service learning opportunity in a
community service project will also be available.
Registration will take place on line for both programs.
Contact the International Education Coordinator for further
instructions. E-mail now to register your interest. (Final
approval pending).
Brochures,
registration forms,
and the student information and
release form will be available soon for City
College’s second study abroad program to Buenos Aires,
Argentina for Fall 2010. Spend 10 weeks in this
European-style city that spawned the tango and the
charismatic Evita Peron. Prof. Steve Bouscaren will teach
Anthro 102 (Intro to Physical Anthropology), Anthro 103
(Intro to Cultural Anthropology), Anthro 215 (Cultures of
Latin America) and be the instructor of record for the
required Argentina Life and Culture class. On-site
instructors will teach Music 109 (World Music), History 115B
(History of the Americas II), and at least three levels of
Spanish (101, 102, 201, and maybe 202). Classes will begin
in San Diego for 2 weeks prior to departure. Excursions and
field trips will enhance your studies. Participants will
live with Argentine host families. (The possibility of
student apartments is under discussion). Send an e-mail now
to register your interest in this unique opportunity!
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Summer intensive language program in
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Study abroad programs are available every fall and spring semester for a
period of up to 12 weeks. Past programs have taken place in countries
such as the
United Kingdom,
Italy, Costa Rica, Australia, Argentina,
Spain ( Salamanca, Madrid, and Barcelona) and
France in conjunction with the local study abroad consortium or
in partnership with other community colleges in California.
Short-term study abroad programs have also been offered in such
locations as Madrid,
Spain;
Cuernavaca, Mexico (four
weeks and
two weeks). and
Ensenada,
Mexico.
Students on these programs study in different countries around the world
in order to develop global competencies and to increase cultural
awareness while making progress towards completion of academic goals.
Classes are taught by California community college instructors at host
institutions abroad. Field trips, excursions, and visits to sites of
cultural and historical interest are components of the program. Housing
arrangements include family homestays, student apartments, and/or
residence halls.
Financial aid for semester programs is available to students who
qualify.
Scholarship Opportunities
A special scholarship sponsored by the Department of
State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
called the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship is
available on a nationwide competitive basis to
students who are in good academic standing, are U.S.
citizens, and who are eligible for a Federal Pell
Grant. This prestigious and substantial scholarship
is designed to assist students who would not
normally be able to study abroad to do so. For more
information, please go to
http://www.iie.org/gilman. Deadlines are in
early October for spring study abroad and in early
April for fall study abroad.
The SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION offers study abroad
scholarships to City College students for fall,
spring and summer study abroad for specific
programs. To learn more, go to
http://www.sdfoundation.org/scholarships/common.shtml#sdccabroad
. The application can be found at
http://www.sdfoundation.org/scholarships/common.shtml
.
Scholarships are also available through the Student
Affairs Office in D-106 or go to
www.sdcity.edu/scholarships and students
are encouraged to research the availability of
others.
The International Education
Office disseminates information about opportunities abroad (study, work,
internships, volunteering, scholarships) to faculty, staff, and students.
It also develops and implements short-term study abroad programs for City
College, and participates in the development of semester-long
study abroad programs as part of the countywide study abroad consortium.
Other college international education activities are also coordinated by
this office.
Please stay tuned to this website for more
information as it becomes available and contact the
International Education Coordinator if you are
interested in any of these programs.
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Brochures,
registration forms,
student
conduct release form, and
student information and release form
are now available for the Fall 2010 study
abroad program to Barcelona, Spain. Spend 9 weeks in the
beautiful regional capital of Catalonia with its splendid art
nouveau architecture by Antoni Gaudi and its charming strolling
avenue Las Ramblas! Students will register at Southwestern College
in order to participate in this program. Prof. Alejandro Orozco from
Southwestern College will teach Philosophy 101 (Intro to
Philosophy), Philosophy 103 (Logic & Critical Thinking), Philosophy
106 (World Religions), and Humanities 104 (Intro to Humanities: Arts
and Ideas). Professor Carla Kirkwood, also from Southwestern College
will teach Art 130/Telemedia133 (History of Film as Art), Theatre
100 (Survey of Drama), and be the instructor of record for the
required Humanities 295 class (Spanish Life and Culture). Spanish
101 and 102 will be taught by on-site instructors. Course numbers
are Southwestern College course numbers. Classes will begin in San
Diego for 4 weeks prior to departure. Excursions and field trips
will enhance your studies. Participants will live in shared
apartments. Send an e-mail now to register your interest in this
wonderful opportunity!
Brochures,
registration forms,
and financial aid information will be available soon for
the Fall 2010 study abroad program to London, England.
Spend 12 weeks in one of the most interesting and exciting
capitals of the world! Students will register at Citrus
College in order to participate in this program. Prof. Jack
Call from Citrus College will teach Philosophy 101 (Great
Religions of the World), Philosophy 106 (Intro to
Philosophy), Philosophy 110 (Logic), and be the instructor
of record for the required History 120 class (British Life
and Culture). Prof Charles Hood of Antelope Valley College
will teach English 110 (Intro to Women’s Lit), English 252
(Intro to English Lit), English 291 (Film as Literature) and
English 294 (Intro to Shakespeare). Prof. Ramon Vasconcellos
of Barstow Community College will teach History 104 (History
of World Civilization since 1500), History 107 (Political &
Social History of the U.S. to 1876), History 108 (Political
& Social History of the U.S. from 1876 to the present), and
Economics 101 (Principles of Economics). Course numbers are
Citrus College course numbers. Excursions and field trips
will enhance your studies. Participants will live with host
families (breakfast included 5 days a week) or in shared
apartments. Send an e-mail now to register your interest in
this amazing opportunity.
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*Students, find out what's involved in
STUDYING ABROAD for a
summer...
for a full
semester
Students, find out what it can be like when you
return
from a study abroad program.
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*Faculty, find out what's involved in
TEACHING abroad for a
summer...
for a full
semester |
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