Programs are open to all MCCCD students and community members, 18 years of age and above!
All Mesa Community College Summer 2020 study abroad trips have been cancelled. 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 for the lineup of 2021 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
Immerse yourself for a month in all aspects of British culture with excursions to Paris, France and Edinburgh, Scotland.
Nice, France
Experience an authentic cultural, language and food immersion experience by living with a host family!
Puerto Peñasco, Mexico
Not offered in 2020 - Marine Biology offered in Nice, France program
Experience the Sea of Cortez, one of the best intertidal expanses in the world and Arizona's closest beach!
Fukuoka, Japan
Expand your horizon to the Far East! Explore the culture, business, and language of Japan!
Italy: Florence, Rome & Venice
Not offered in 2020
Explore art history and photography in Italy--a global center for art, fashion, food and design!
La Selva, Costa Rica
Not offered in 2020
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