Alcohol Use on Study Abroad Trips
Although there may be no minimum drinking age in your host country (or a lower drinking age than in the U.S.), the customs regarding alcohol use in your host country may be very different from those in the U.S. You may be tempted to drink alcohol while in your host country, but alcohol abuse and misuse are not tolerated globally and alcohol consumption abuse will not be tolerated on MCCCD study abroad programs.
Violation of local alcohol laws and/or MCCCD regulations or policies may result in (a) immediate dismissal from the program; (b) academic withdrawal from the college for the semester in progress; and (c) disciplinary action upon return to campus.
Illegal Drugs
MCCCD has a zero-tolerance policy regarding the possession, use, manufacture, production, sale, exchange, or distribution of illegal drugs by students participating in study abroad programs. The determination of whether or not a drug is illegal is governed by U.S. federal drug laws, the laws of the State of Arizona, and host country laws.
Violation of this policy may result in (a) immediate dismissal from the program; (b) academic withdrawal from the university for the semester in progress; and (c) disciplinary action upon return to campus.