Education Meets Exploration
From short-term trips to full-semester excursions, our Spartans have been around the globe. Previous Study Abroad experiences have taken York College students to Italy, Morocco, India, Germany, Costa Rica, England, France, Thailand, Greece, and dozens of other countries.
No matter where you go, you'll return with broadened perspectives and a newfound set of cross-cultural skills that will serve you well as a person and a professional.
Know Before You Go
All Study Abroad experiences count as a HIPI (High-Impact Practice and Innovation) course that works for any Constellation!
All study abroad programs approved by the College fall within the Residency Requirement necessary for your degree and will be accepted as part of the final 30 credit hours of your coursework.
Ready to take the next step? Make sure your passport is up to date — apply or renew as soon as possible.
Questions? Contact Dr. Michael Zerbe, the Director of Global Learning, at
mzerbe@ycp.edu or studyabroad@ycp.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
Studying and traveling internationally provides students with opportunities for tremendous personal growth. Perhaps the most celebrated benefit of Study Abroad is the way it builds self-awareness and forges identity.
Students who complete Study Abroad programs often return with increased self-confidence, maturity, and intercultural development. The experience of being a 'foreigner' teaches us how other cultures approach everyday tasks and challenges, which in turn helps us to develop a broader understanding of the U.S., personally and globally.
The experience of learning and living in a new environment not only gives students unique opportunities to grow their skills, but also influences how they learn in future situations. Students return from study abroad with new perspectives. Those who are studying foreign language enhance their skills, and all students benefit from greater intercultural competencies and global awareness.
Students who study abroad learn:
- Cross-cultural communication
- Analytical skills
- Understanding of cultural contexts
- Flexibility
- Resilience
- How to deal constructively with differences
These skills are valued by both employers and professional or graduate schools.
The first step in planning your Study Abroad experience is to consider your own goals. Ask yourself the following questions to determine what kind of travel is feasible and in your best interest.
- What do I want out of my Study Abroad experience, personally and academically?
- How can Study Abroad fit into my program of study?
- How long do I want to spend traveling? Do I want a short-term, summer, semester, or year-long program?
- Which countries am I interested in visiting?
- What is my budget? What funding opportunities are available to me for Study Abroad?
Once you've given those questions some thought, meet with your academic advisor. They can help you make a plan for integrating Study Abroad into your York College degree program, and provide guidance about academic requirements.
You can also start browsing available Study Abroad programs to see what interests you.
Contact Us
Study Abroad
Study Abroad Center and Global Learning Lounge
Humanities, Room 209