Studying abroad is
one of the most valuable experiences that you can have during your
college years.
Columbia College offers
summer sessions and semester study programs at The
Centre International D'Etudes Francaises in
Angers, France, and The University of Salamanca in Spain. Students
can fulfill their foreign language requirement over a summer visit,
or spend a semester becoming more fluent in their chosen language
and familiar with the culture.
All
financial aid and scholarships from Columbia College may apply
to study at the University of Angers and the University of Salamanca.
Study
Tours and Other Opportunities
Columbia
College also offers a variety of short study tours, intermediate,
and semester abroad programs sponsored by various academic departments
or organized by the Global Programs Office.
Why
Study Abroad?
Students choose
to study abroad for a wide variety of reasons. Your goal
may be to learn a new language, experience another culture,
or simply to have fun. The list of
benefits is lengthy, but here are a few:
increased fluency
in another language
appreciation
for the culture and people of another country
gaining a global
perspective
enhanced career
opportunities
self-confidence
and a sense of independence
For
more information about study abroad at Columbia College, contact
the department of modern languages and literatures at 803.786.3726.
