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Study Abroad with CCBC!

Study abroad — and study away in the USA — programs are available for a wide range of destinations and academic interests.

CCBC's Global Education program offers short-term faculty-led study abroad and study away in the USA opportunities in January, spring break, and late May, and offers day-long regional and local programs throughout the year. US-based programs range in length from a single day to several nights, while most overseas programs are six to ten days long. Financial support may be available for eligible CCBC students.

Any student may apply: Most CCBC programs are not restricted by major! And if you don't find a CCBC-sponsored program that fits your needs, we can help you find an external program that does.

Information Sessions

Learn more about our many study abroad programs and scholarship opportunities! Explore the opportunities in the menu below to consider your options, and contact us any time for help and advice.

Email StudyAbroad@ccbcmd.edu with any questions, or schedule an appointment for study abroad advising (which can be virtual, in person, or by phone) with Melissa Chambers (mchambers2@ccbcmd.edu) or Dr. Azar Etesamypour-King (aking@ccbcmd.edu).

Study Abroad Programs

Information and applications for CCBC's upcoming study abroad and field study programs will be posted below as they become available.

Upcoming programs:

  • Gullah Culture & Coastal Ecology in South Carolina (April 1-7, 2023) — Open to applicants now! Learn more in the program packet.

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee: Environmental & Cultural Impacts of Southern Appalachia Settlements (May 21-26, 2023) — Open to applicants now! Learn more in the program packet.

  • United Kingdom (May 27 - June 6, 2023): Culture, Communication & Creativity in Wales & London with partner institution Swansea University. Open to applicants now! Learn more in the program packet.

  • Trinidad (June 11-20, 2023): Learn about Trinidad's culture & society with a focus on psychology, health & business. Program offered in collaboration with Morgan State University. Open to applicants now! Learn more in the program packet.
Field Study programs:
  • Amish Culture & Society in Lancaster, PA (Day-long program in spring 2023) — Details coming soon!
  • Embassy Week in Washington, DC (Day-long program in spring 2023) — Details coming soon!
  • United Nations in New York City (Day-long program in spring 2023) — Details coming soon!
  • History & Psychology in Gettysburg, PA (Day-long program in spring 2023) — Details coming soon!

Postponed programs:
  • Paris & Normandy, France: The Power of Perceptions in Understanding the Past
  • London, UK: Forensics, Justice & the Law
  • London, UK: Forensics, Justice & the Law - with a special component for Emergency Medical Services Comparative Care Models
  • Greece: Mediterranean Lifestyle & Longevity
  • Berlin, Germany: Automotive Innovation
  • Berlin, Germany: Aviation History

Where have we been?

Recent field study programs (now closed to applicants):
  • United Nations Peace Day in New York City (September 2022)
  • Come From Away on Broadway in New York City (May 2022)
  • Flower Mart & Sustainable Horticulture at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC (May 2022)
  • Climate Change in Shenandoah, Virginia (May 2022)

Study abroad & away programs from recent years (now closed to applicants):
  • Virtual Study Abroad in Wales, UK, with Swansea University (June 2022)
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee: Environmental & Cultural Impacts of Southern Appalachia Settlements (May 2022)
  • VIRTUAL Study Abroad in Wales, UK, with Swansea University (June 2021)
  • Ghana: Health Care & Society (January 2020)
  • Japan: Japanese Culture in Tokyo (Late May 2019)
  • Iceland: Land of Fire & Ice (Late May 2019)
  • Berlin, Germany: Automotive Innovation (Spring break 2019)
  • Berlin, Germany: Aviation History (Spring break 2019)
  • Spain & Morocco: East Meets West (Late May 2018)
  • Vancouver, Canada: Comparative Drug Policy (Spring break 2018)
  • Cuba: Culture, Society & Mortuary Traditions (Spring break 2018)
  • Japan: Japanese Language & Culture in Tokyo (Late May 2017)
  • Poland: Human Anatomy (Late May 2017)
  • Cuba: Sociology & Women's Studies (Spring break 2017)
  • Costa Rica: Service Learning for the Health Professions (January 2017)

Questions about our programs?


Study Abroad Scholarships

Many governmental and other external organizations, as well as some programs themselves, offer competitive scholarships for study abroad. If you plan to apply, first bring your ideas and drafts to the study abroad office for advice and feedback! Contact StudyAbroad@ccbcmd.edu for an appointment.

Study abroad scholarship resources:

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Eligibility: US Citizen; Pell Grant recipient
Program Types: 2 weeks or longer
Award: Up to $5,000 (plus $3,000 extra for certain languages)

Critical Language Scholarship
Eligibility: US citizen; be ready to study Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Hindi, Korean, Turkish, and more
Program Type: Summer (June-August at most sites)
Award: Fully funded intensive language and culture program (including flight).

Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan
Eligibility: US citizen
Program Types: Semester or year in Japan
Award: Up to $2,500 (semester) or $4,000 (year)

External Study Abroad Programs

Transfer institution: You may considering exploring the study abroad websites of any colleges or 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.

Direct enroll: Some students, particularly—but not only—those seeking language programs, may benefit from enrolling directly with a university overseas (rather than through a US-based company or institution). This option can in many cases be relatively inexpensive and such a rich cultural experience that it is worth pursuing despite some potential limitations with credit transfer. Contact StudyAbroad@ccbcmd.edu to learn more about direct enrollment with an overseas university.

Other external study abroad providers:

Sponsor: USAC
Locations: Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Rep., England, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Thailand
Topics: Many
Length: Summer or semester

Sponsor: CCIS
Locations: Many in Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, Central America, South America, Oceania
Topics: Many
Length: Summer or semester

These options are popular among community colleges students.

Note: CCBC does not endorse and is not associated with any external programs or related websites. These links are provided for convenience purposes only.

External Work or Volunteer Abroad Programs

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