Programs are open to all MCCCD students and community members, 18 years of age and above!
Due to the unprecedented circumstances brought on by the global COVID-19 pandemic, Mesa Community College will not be offering Summer 2021 study abroad programs. In addition to possible exposure of students and faculty to COVID-19, international travel restrictions may strand study groups outside the U.S. due to quarantines, airport closures, and/or flight cancellations. Check back in mid-September 2021 for the lineup of the anticipated 2022 programs!
Short term faculty-led programs offer MCC classes taught abroad. Programs, courses, and cultural excursions may vary from year to year.
Why Study Abroad?
Look beyond our borders to understand people and cultures around the world. Gain skills needed for future career success!
England, Scotland, France
Not offered in 2021
Immerse yourself for a month in all aspects of British culture with excursions to Paris, France and Edinburgh, Scotland.
Nice, France
Not offered in 2021
Experience an authentic cultural, language and food immersion experience by living with a host family!
Athlone, Ireland
Not offered in 2021
Spend a full month immersing yourself in the study of Irish culture and history.
Puerto Peñasco, Mexico
Not offered in 2021
Experience the Sea of Cortez, one of the best intertidal expanses in the world and Arizona's closest beach!
Fukuoka, Japan
Not offered in 2021
Expand your horizon to the Far East! Explore the culture, business, and language of Japan!
Italy: Florence, Rome & Venice
Not offered in 2021
Explore art history and photography in Italy--a global center for art, fashion, food and design!
La Selva, Costa Rica
Not offered in 2021
Look beyond our immediate arena and the often cloistered boundaries of the USA to understand how our nation's actions impact other nations and the globe.
Why Should Students Study Abroad?
U.S. Study Abroad Contributes to Student Success
Listen to International Education Week Message from Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education
Study Abroad Impacts Employability Skills!
There is now even more evidence that study abroad has a beneficial impact on employability after graduation, according to a report by the Institute of International Education (IIE), with 11 out of 15 “21st century workplace skills” gained through an experience overseas.
Gaining an Employment Edge: The Impact of Study Abroad on 21st Century Skills & Career Prospects, released at the IIE Summit on Generation Study Abroad in Washington, DC found that studying abroad has an overall positive impact on the development of a wide range of job skills, expands career possibilities, and has a long-term impact on career progression and promotion. See the full article: http://bit.ly/2zbMYXd
Did you know that participating in a study abroad program can improve your marketability?
- See What Michelle Obama has to say about getting an edge when getting a job! Watch the video from Mrs. Obama's interview with Jareen Imam, CNN.
Did you know that studying or working abroad can make you smarter?
- Read this Time Magazine Online article for insight on current research!
Maricopa Global Leadership Retreat
Every fall semester, MCC students participate in the Maricopa Global Leadership Retreat, bringing together nearly 100 American and international students for a weekend of developing global leadership skills -- all while learning about other cultures! Application deadline: TBA
Spring Cultural Festival
Please join us for a virtual Spring Cultural Festival on:
April 7, 2021 from 11 am -1 pm MST
This program will include contemporary and traditional musical and dance performances from Arizona, the Far East, Latin America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and South Asia.
Enjoy short video tours of select destinations abroad featuring taped greetings from current and former students from ten regions of the world! In celebration of our diverse universe, we will also feature a segment with 20 staff/student models donning traditional wear from around the world.
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