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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.
"Being immersed in Spanish activates all of your senses 24 hours a day – the smell of the tantalizing food, seeing how your host family carries out on their daily lives and hearing and reading Spanish in real settings. I was thrilled with the experience. It was educational far beyond the classroom and further increased my appreciation of other cultures." -Sue Kuntz
Chile: January 2018 Rivers of Life
#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
Registration Deadline: June 12, 2017 - Trip is booked!
Himalayan India: May 2018
#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
Registration Deadline: December 1, 2017
Nicaragua: June 2018 Spanish Language Immersion and History in Nicaragua: Land of Lakes and Volcanoes
#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
Registration Deadline: April 2, 2018
Tuscany: October 2018 Tuscan Cuisine and Culture
#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
Registration Opens: March 1, 2018
Registration Deadline: August 1, 2018
Northern Ireland: March 2019. Culture & Conflict: The Expression of Division, Identity & Fragile Peace.
#CMCIreland2019
This Northern Ireland tour will introduce students to one of the most protracted political disputes of the 20th century and help understand how it was resolved. Students will have direct contact with a wide range of communities, officials and academics, and will be guided by two of the best known journalists in Northern Ireland. Some of the areas students will visit include Belfast, Derry and the Antrim Coast; visiting cultural and historical sites, museums and engaging with the local experts along the way.
Trip Dates: March 7 – 16, 2019
Courses: ART 208 Culture Studies and POS 215 Current Political Issues – 6 Credits
Tuition: See current in-district, in-state, and out-of-state CMC Tuition Rates
Program Fee: $5,145, includes airfare
Trip Leaders: Bob Gumbrecht and Cynthia Zyzda
Registration Deadline: December 1, 2018
Geneva, Switzerland: 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
Vietnam: Storytelling Then and Now June and July 2019
Cultural Immersion, History, Media, Communication, Anthropology
Storytelling Then and Now is all about breaking down misconceptions and gaining new information about the country of Vietnam. The United States, in general, still suffers from stereotypes and misperceptions generated by the war with Vietnam.
This class will explore how certain perceptions, portrayals and narratives of Vietnam evolved by examining news coverage, government documents and photographs from the Vietnam War era, as well as first-person accounts from both American and Vietnamese veterans of the war. Students will also learn about key components of Vietnamese culture such as art, history, major religions and political structure, to compare with Westernized representations.
Students will write their own accounts of what they see and experience during their visit to Vietnam, allowing them to compare and contrast their initial thoughts with new insights gained from the trip.
Trip Dates: July 6-16, 2019
Courses: COM 220 Intercultural Communications and ANT 221 Exploring Other Cultures I – 6 credits
Tuition: See current in-district, in-state, and out-of-state CMC Tuition Rates
Program Fee: $1540 – does not include airfare or CMC tuition.
This is an estimate and subject to change.
Trip Leaders: Stephanie Glaser and Amy Dennis
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2019
Japan: January 2019 Snowsport Distribution and Media, the Japanese Experience
#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
Registration Deadline: September 15, 2018