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Study Abroad with Colorado Mountain College
CMC offers faculty-led international programs each year of varying length and credit options. The programs are short-term, ranging from about two to six weeks, with rewards that last a lifetime.
"After my two weeks spent in Chile I became passionate about water as a resource and as a life force."
- Shelby Pierce, Chile 2018: River of Life
Upcoming Trip Deadlines
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Switzerland 2019 // February 15, 2019
Nepal 2019 // March 15, 2019
Ecuador 2019 // April 1, 2019
India 2020 // November 22, 2019
Nepal Everest Region: May 2019 - Himalayan Immersion, Geography and the Environment
Nepal is one of the most unique corners of the world. Through the 21-day experience, students will not only learn about the unique physical geography and environmental science of the Kathmandu and Khumbu Valleys, but they will adjust to the local lifestyles by living with host families.
Student will experience Language, cooking, farming, and community cultural events in two places: 1) the Kathmandu Valley and 2) the Khumbu Valley culminating in an exploration of villages below the highest mountain on earth: Mount Everest and a possible visit to Everest Basecamp.
The trekking portion of the trip after living with host families will be heavily focused on the physical geography (weather, climate, glaciers, landscapes) and the environmental science (pollution, water, air quality, and protected area management of Sagarmatha National Park).
The trekking portion of this trip does require participants to be of moderate to advanced moderate fitness. Trekking will be a gradual pace and dependent on all participants’ responses to altitude.
Trip Dates: May 3 – May 24, 2019
Courses: GEO 111 and ENV 101 - 8 Credits (Community members may choose to audit these classes)
Tuition: See current in-district, in-state, and out-of-state CMC Tuition Rates
Program Fee: $2,999 – plus airfare and CMC tuition
Trip Leaders: Dr. Jon Kedrowski (Geography and Weather Professor, Everest Expeditioner, Author and Photographer), and Mr. Tim Loess (Environmental Science, and Biology Professor, and back country terrain expert)
Registration Deadline: March 15, 2019 ($1,500 deposit required by this date)
Switzerland: June 2019 - Global Governance and International Politics
There is perhaps no greater city on the work than Geneva Switzerland to immerse oneself and gain understand of the greater global political arena.
This course will explore issues related to global governance and international politics. Students will be immersed in the international world of Geneva as they pursue an interdisciplinary program that will provide them with a truly global perspective on current affairs. Topics to be explored include:
- Globalization and theories of international relations
- Actors and patterns of global governance
- Global governance
- Multilateralism and international organizations
- International law in the age of global governance
- WTO and internationalization, among others
The trip in Geneva will last 15 days – students will spend ten days in class and on-site visits, and five days dedicated to travel, exploring Switzerland, and study, etc.
Study at the University of Geneva
The study abroad program in Geneva includes taking courses at the University of Geneva, one of the 150 best Universities in the world, and one of the 20 best research universities in Europe.
In order to study abroad with this program, an application to the summer program of the University of Geneva is required. If interested, please contact Colorado Mountain College Faculty Jennifer Cassell for information and assistance on the application process.
Trip Dates
- CMC Campus pre-trip course work: May 20, 2019 – June 21, 2019;
- University of Geneva Travel and study abroad: June 24, 2019 – July 8, 2019
Courses: POS 205 International Relations and HIS 247 20th Century World History – 6 Credits
Tuition: See current in-district, in-state, and out-of-state CMC Tuition Rates
Program Fee: $ 2,628 – includes some but not all meals; does not include airfare
Trip Leaders: Jennifer Cassell
Registration Deadline: February 15, 2019
Ecuador: June 2019 - Spanish Immersion and Environmental Science
Spanish Immersion and Environmental Science
Ecuador: Language, Culture and the environment, is a comprehensive learning opportunity to not only learn, but also become part of Ecuador. Ecuador has three distinct regions: the Sierra of the Andes, the Amazon Jungle and the Pacific Coast. Students will experience all three environments while immersing themselves in the Spanish language and Ecuadorian Culture.
In all three regions, students will engage in lived-experience in one of the most environmentally diverse and important regions in the world. Students will gain a first-hand understanding of the basic concepts of ecology and the relationship between environmental problems and biological systems.
Trip Dates: June 22 – July 14, 2019 (8 student minimum)
Courses: ENV 101 – Environmental Science (4 credits) and SPA 111, 112, 211, or 212 (depending on student proficiency – 3-5 credits)
Tuition: See current in-district, in-state, and out-of-state CMC Tuition Rates
Program Fee: $2,660 – does not include airfare or CMC tuition
Trip Leaders: Carol Koch and Tim Loes
Registration Deadline: April 1, 2019
Himalayan India Abroad 2020 – Rishikesh, Ganges River, Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand, India
Himalayan India Abroad 2020 – Rishikesh, Ganges River, Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand, India
This course will immerse you in the culture and landscapes of India’s Himalayan Mountains. Raft the Ganges River, trek in the foothills of the Himalayas and explore India’s mountain culture and environmental history.
Himalayan India 2020 will introduce students to the stunning culture and history of the source of Hinduism through an adventure-based journey on the Ganga, the Alaknanda, and through a breathtaking trek on Kuari Pass. The views of the high Himalaya from the pass are incredible, sweeping from the gorges of Trishul in the east to the peaks of Kedarnath in the west.
Trip Dates: May 4 – May 22, 2020
Courses: OUT 115 River Orientation, HIS 252 History of India, OUT 104 Trekking – 6 credits
Tuition: See current in-district, in-state, and out-of-state CMC Tuition Rates
Program Fee: $2645 – plus airfare and CMC tuition
Trip Leaders: Trey Shelton and Jeremy Deem
Registration Deadline: November 22, 2019 ($1,500 deposit required by this date)
See our tracks around the world
Here are a few of our recent Study Abroad trips.
Northern Ireland: March 2019 - Culture and Conflict - Scheduled
#CMCIreland2019
We will visit Northern Ireland to learn about the history and context of The Troubles, Northern Ireland’s 30-year conflict that, at its heart, involved two mutually exclusive visions of national identity and national belonging: a predominantly protestant majority who wished to remain a part of the United Kingdom, and a Catholic nationalist minority whose goal was to have Northern Ireland become part of the Republic of Ireland.
From the 1960s, the conflict killed 3600 people and injured thousands more before a peace agreement was finalized in 1998. We’ll use this historical context to examine efforts towards post-conflict reconciliation and look at the political structures that have been enacted to negotiate peace between these communities and power-sharing with London.
A major theme of the course is an examination of the large number of political murals related to the conflict, which illuminate much about the nature of the conflict and the communities, actors, leaders and martyrs on both sides. We will travel to Belfast, Derry, and the Antirim Coast to visit important sites and meet with a wide variety of locals and leaders to help us understand what’s at stake in maintaining peace and stability in this fractured region.
Trip Dates: March 7-16, 2019, Class begins February 1, 2019
Courses: ART 208- Culture Studies & POS 215 Current Political Issues (6 credits or audit)
Tuition: See current in-district, in-state, and out-of-state CMC Tuition Rates
Trip Fee: $4,250 (airfare & CMC tuition not included)
Trip Leaders: Bob Gumbrecht and Cynthia Zyzda
FAQ: See the Ireland 2019 FAQ
Application & Deposit deadline: October 31, 2018 ($425 deposit)
Application: View/download the Ireland 2019 Application
Japan: January 2019 - Snow sport Distribution and Media; The Japanese Experience - Scheduled
#CMCJapan2019
Visit the resort area of Kiroro on Hokkaido and be part of an on-hill and guided video promotion shoot. The trip is booked to take advantage of the legendary snowfall during the best time to be there. We’ll meet with the Liberty skis Japanese distribution network on our trip to Tokyo. This program is open to students and community members alike.
SASS (Surf and Snow Sessions) will be our guide while in Japan, an action sports company known for excellent action sports experiences. Our expert CMC Ski and Snowboard Business Professors have partnered with SASS to provide a unique and impactful experience!
The group will focus on guided off-piste backcountry accessible from our back door. Opportunities abound for getting away from the lifts and into the freshest, untouched powder. With small guided groups, the options are endless on any given day. We will make sure we are hitting the best options available!
Trip Dates: January 10 – 21, 2019
Courses: SKB 221 International Ski Business and SKB 119 Product and Promotion – 6 credits
Tuition: See current in-district, in-state, and out-of-state CMC Tuition Rates
Program Fee: $5020 – airfare is included
Trip Leader: Mike Martin
Tuscany: October 2018 - Tuscan Cuisine and Culture - Completed
#CMCTuscany2018
Students will experience Tuscany from harvest to final product. We will stay in the historic hill town of Volterra and study the production of olive oil, wine, pasta, cheese and more. The town tells the story of their journey through the Etruscans, the Romans, the Renaissance and current day Tuscany.
Hands on cooking experiences, tours of agritourismos as well as exclusive opportunities to engage with producers of foods we use daily in the US promise an unforgettable experience.
Students must be 21 years of age or older to join the trip.
Trip Dates: October 12 – 21, 2018
Courses: CUA 246: Tuscan Cuisine and Culture (2 credits) or CUA 246: Tuscan Cuisine and Culture (non-credit)
Tuition: See current in-district, in-state, and out-of-state CMC Tuition Rates
Program Fee
- Credit students: $2850 plus tuition and airfare
- Non-credit students: $3110 plus airfare
Trip Leader: Jess Guarnero
Nicaragua: June 2018 - Completed
#CMCNicaragua2018
A three week Spanish immersion experience with home stay and intensive Spanish classes in the colonial town of Granada on the shores of Lake Nicaragua. Immersion in context: Nicaragua will be used as a case study for understanding the United States’ influence in historical, social and political contexts on the global stage.
Several field trips will bring to life Nicaragua’s history including sites in Managua, Granada and León. A visit to examine the sugar cane industry will provide insight into economic considerations. Additionally visits with local university professors will provide a rich cultural experience for students! Both courses will apply to the Spanish Proficiency Certificate.
Trip dates: June 9 – June 30, 2018
Courses: HIS 245 The US in the World (3 credits) and Spanish Language Courses (3-5 credits, course level will be agreed upon by instructor and student, dependent on student’s language proficiency).
Tuition: See current in-district, in-state, and out-of-state CMC Tuition Rates
Program Fee: $2999 does not include airfare
Trip Leaders: Carol Koch and Evan Weatherbie
Himalayan India: May 2018 - Completed
#CMCHimalayan2018
This course will immerse you in the culture and landscapes of India’s Himalayan Mountains. Raft the Ganges River, trek in the foothill forests of the Himalayas and explore India’s mountain culture and environmental history. Himalayan India 2016 will introduce students to the stunning culture and history of the source of Hinduism through an adventure-based journey on the Ganga, the Alaknanda, and through a breathtaking trek to the Chandrashilla top, which, at nearly 15,000 feet in elevation, offers stunning views of Nanda Devi.
Trip Dates: May 7 – 24, 2018
Courses: OUT 115 River Orientation, HIS 252 History of India, OUT 104 Trekking – 6 credits
Tuition: See current in-district, in-state, and out-of-state CMC Tuition Rates
Program Fee: $2500 – does not include airfare
Trip Leaders: Trey Shelton and Jeremy Deem
Chile: January 2018 - Completed
#CMCChile2018
Come explore various aspects of rivers, waters and local communities. You'll learn about sustainable issues, economic viability and dependency on healthy rivers and threats of dams and their impact on local/regional communities.
You'll interact with local families and entities. Learning river skills associated with packrafting while exploring local rivers and remote areas that may be impacted by development.
Trip Dates: January 1 – 14, 2018
Courses: River Orientation (OUT 115) and SUS 201 (Issues in Sustainability) – 5 credits
Tuition: See current in-district, in-state, and out-of-state CMC Tuition Rates
Program Fee: $2809 – does not include airfare
Trip Leader: Matt Jost