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- What are the benefits of studying abroad?
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- Earn academic credit towards your degree program with pre-approved courses.
- It's affordable and financial aid may be applied toward costs of programs.
- Learn another language or improve your existing language abilities.
- Gain a competitive edge in the job market or for graduate school. Employers and admission counselors are looking for confident, mature candidates with knowledge of other cultures and peoples, proficient in a second language, with ability to adapt to new situations.
- Will help build your resume. Prospective employers realize how valuable international experience is in today's global marketplace.
- Re-energize your desire to learn.
- Gain a new perspective on your field of study. There are courses offered at our partner universities overseas that are not offered here.
- Will enhance your education and enable you to earn credits that bring you closer to graduation.
- Experience a different culture or the culture of your ancestors.
- Increase your understanding of world events and gain a different perspective on US, politics, history, and economics.
- Will expand your understanding of other cultures, which will help you to be more accepting of others.
It will increase your independence and self-awareness. Having to survive in a completely new environment will teach you things about yourself you never expected.
- What kind of study abroad opportunities are out there?
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Home campus faculty led, study abroad courses, service learning, internships, academic exchange (living with a host), COIL: Collaborative Online International Learning – which is working online (using Brightspace) with international student partners on class projects, etc.
- If I am a NCC student, how do I start the process to study abroad?
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Start researching programs and locations of interest; narrow to 3 or so; then make an appointment to meet with Study Abroad Advisor – and do so as early as possible.
- What are some good resources to use to find a study abroad program for me?
- Are there any specific eligibility requirements to study abroad at or through NCC? If so, what are they?
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Completed at least 25 credits at NCC, 2.5 minimum GPA, no disciplinary infractions
- What are the application deadlines to apply to study abroad?
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- Fall semester = March 15th
- Winter semester = September 15th
- Spring semester = October 15th
- Summer semester = March 15th
- How can I afford to study abroad?
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FAFSA, financial aid can help off-set costs; scholarships (NCC, external), grants, student loans.
- Can the credits I earn from my study abroad count toward my NCC degree? How does that work?
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Yes, but you must have the courses pre-approved through the NCC Study Abroad office and Registrar BEFORE registering for the course(s). FAFSA will only pay for courses that count toward the degree. Students must earn at least 33 credits at NCC to earn a NCC degree (study abroad courses do not count toward that total, unless it’s a NCC faculty-led study abroad course.)
- Does NCC offer any study abroad programs currently? If so, what are they?
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Yes we do! You can see detailed information on our Programs page. Some additional possibilities include:
- Art 111 (Drawing) – travels to Italy (end of May or summer)
- Art 102 (Art History) – travels to Italy (end of May or summer)
- BIO 219 (Field Biology) – travels to Ethiopia, France? (summer)
- ANT 203 (Cultural Anthropology - travels to Ethiopia, France? (summer)
- What are some travel tips to know before I leave to study abroad?
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- Make sure to have your passport and valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of the planned study abroad program. Make at least 3-4 copies of your passport photo page (1, leave at home; 2, place in luggage; 3, keep on your person always). Do NOT travel with your passport all the time, unless advised otherwise by a group leader, faculty member or embassy).
- Make sure to apply and secure any travel visas well in advance of travel. Make copies and keep in separate places and with you.
- Make sure your cell phone works internationally and inquire with your carrier for various plans.
- Bring some currency but not too much. Bring at least 2 different credit cards (of different types (MC and Visa are best), with no foreign transaction fees) for most spending; set a budget for all anticipated expenses. Exchange for currency in host country if necessary.
- Make sure you have secured your travel health insurance before departure – and bring insurance card with you (and make copies).
- Make sure you receive any/all vaccinations, immunizations, etc.
- Make sure you bring all necessary and anticipated medications, plus some OTC (e.g. Advil, cough drops, etc.), plus sunscreen.
- Be very careful about alcohol, other drug use abroad – there are different laws and protocols.
- Try not to travel alone, especially at night in an unknown area.
- Be aware of pickpockets, petty theft.
- Always take official taxis, buses or trains, not Uber; do not hitchhike.
- Pack sensibly (not too much jewelry, expensive items), bring sensible walking shoes - and remember electrical adapters/converters
- Bring a journal to log experiences and reflections; write a travel blog?
