 Spring 2025Criminal Justice Study Program in IrelandIreland May 18-28, 2025
Immerse yourself in French art, architecture, and culture while studying at the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts. Perfect for students interested in fine arts, art history, or cultural studies. |
 Spring 2025Experience Costa Rica Costa Rica May 18-27, 2025
Learn about the ecology, tourism economy and conservation programs of Costa Rica. |
 Spring 2025Paris: Art & Culture Paris, France May 21-28, 2025
Learn about the art, culture, and history of Paris. |
ICISP Study Abroad Programs
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Fall, Spring, Summer AustriaSalzburg, Austria
In partnership with Salzburg College, the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP) offers a semester in the beautiful city of Salzburg, Austria. Salzburg is situated in the northern foothills of the Alps. Famous as the birthplace of Mozart and host to the Salzburg Festival, the city has long been a cultural center for Europe. |
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Winter 2025 Costa RicaSan Jose, Costa Rica December 13-22
ICISP offers a summer language immersion program in San Jose, Costa Rica. Adventure awaits as you explore beautiful Costa Rica, a rugged Central American country with numerous rainforests and scenic coastlines on both the Caribbean and Pacific oceans. Although its capital, San Jose, is home to cultural institutions like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Costa Rica is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity. Roughly a quarter of its area is made up of protected jungle, teeming with wildlife including spider monkeys and quetzal birds. |
EnglandCanterbury, England
In partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University, the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP) offers a semester in Canterbury, England. This program offers students an exciting and affordable introduction to Britain. |
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Summer 2025 FranceDijon, France
This four week program is open to anyone—student, faculty, or community member—who is interested in experiencing life in another culture while learning French language and culture in an immersion setting. |
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Spring, Summer, Fall IrelandCarlow, Ireland
Spend a semester on the Emerald Isle! The Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP) is pleased to provide a semester-long study abroad program to Carlow College in Carlow, Ireland. The program is available in the summer, fall and spring semesters and is designed for students interested in learning more about Irish culture and history and experiencing the charms of daily life in an Irish town. The magic of Ireland awaits you in this exciting and dynamic semester study abroad opportunity. |
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Spring, Summer, Fall SpainSeville, Spain
ICISP offers fall, spring and summer study abroad in Seville, Spain. Seville is the capital of southern Spain’s Andalusia region. Sitting on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, Seville has a rich Moorish heritage. The streets and squares in the historic quarter provide a lively version of the culture and beauty of the region. The ornate Real Alcázar castle and grounds, built during the Moorish Almohades dynasty, was registered in 1987 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The gothic Cathedral de Santa Mariá de la Sede is the site of Christopher Columbus’s tomb and a minaret turned bell tower, the Giraldo. The General Archive of the Indies is the world-renown repository of rare archival documents illustrating the history of the Spanish Empire in the Americas and the Philippines. Culturally, Seville is the heart and soul of flamenco, the national dance of Spain. |
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Spring ChinaKunming, China
Explore the world and gain invaluable intercultural experience by participating in the semester abroad program in Kunming, China. Live in the beautiful city of Kunming, called the “City of Eternal Spring” because of its weather. The city has a warmer and much milder climate than most other Chinese cities. |
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Summer CanadaToronto, Canada
Spend three weeks at Humber College Global Summer School! The Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP) is pleased to provide a summer study abroad program to Humber College in Toronto, Canada. The program is designed for curious and passionate students ready to take on world issues in creative short-term courses in Toronto, Canada. Get ready for experiences that you’ll never forget this summer: lifelong friends, exceptional conversations, industry connections and insight into Canadian culture. |
The Nebraska Community College Global Leadership Consortium
The overall mission of the Nebraska Community College Global Leadership Consortium is to provide opportunities to engage students and faculty from all the participating community colleges in joint global activities, which will include those sponsored by individual institutions and those sponsored by the consortium of Nebraska community colleges (Central Community College, Mid-Plains Community College, Northeast Community College, Southeast Community College and Western Nebraska Community College).
Past Trips
For more information contact:
Nicole Trevena Flores
Global Education Coordinator
Southeast Community Colleges
ntrevena@southeast.edu
402-437-2886
For more information contact:
Nicole Trevena Flores
Global Education Coordinator
Southeast Community Colleges
ntrevena@southeast.edu
402-437-2886
More Information Flyer (PDF)
For more information contact:
Nicole Trevena Flores
Global Education Coordinator
Southeast Community Colleges
ntrevena@southeast.edu
402-437-2886
More Information Flyer
Learn about cultural differences, expand your perspectives & collaborate with African students to develop an understanding of civic needs & help address them through advocacy. This course helps build intercultural competence, which builds intercultural communities, & in return contributes to the quality of life.
Join us by registering for this virtually collaborative course with Africans as soon as registration begins.
GLST 2980
Spring 2022
8800 O St. Campus
Tues. & Thur., 8-9:20 a.m.
Scholarships available to cover additional costs.
To learn more, contact:
Cara Benedict
Danvas Mabeya
“Going to Italy and Greece was life changing and I would do it all over again with the SCC program if I could. I highly encourage anyone who’s on the fence about this to take the leap and invest in your global education because you won’t regret it!” – Alaina Williams
“Going to Italy and Greece was life changing and I would do it all over again with the SCC program if I could. I highly encourage anyone who’s on the fence about this to take the leap and invest in your global education because you won’t regret it!” – Katy Mohatt
This eight-day excursion through Italy and Greece included stops in Florence, Rome, Sorrento, Patras, Delphi and Athens. Students toured the landmarks in Rome and Athens including:
- Italy: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Piazza Venezia; Forum Romanum; Spanish Steps; Trevi Fountain; Pantheon; and Piazza Navona.
- Greece: Temple of Apollo; Parthenon; Acropolis; Temple of Athena Nike; Omonoia Square; Syntagma Square; Temple of Olympian Zeus; and Hadrian’s Arch
The Kenyan experience provided multiple opportunities for service learning as well as observing and participating in Kenyan culture, economics, education and agriculture. Highlights from this nine-day trip included:
- Tours of the Osearian Flower Farm, Niansiongo Tea Plantation and Factory and the United Nations Office at Nairobi
- An evening boat tour of Lake Naivasha
- A safari in Nakuru National Park, a game drive through Nairobi National Park, and a visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
- Visits to Amasago St. Paul High School where SCC Instructor Danvas Mabeya used to teach Swahili and English, the Gusii Institute of Science and Technology, the Masige Primary School, and the United States International University in Nairobi
- A discussion with the non-government agency ADRA about their work fighting Female Genital Mutilation
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“Traveling with SCC gave me a once in a lifetime opportunity to have experiences and make memories to last a lifetime. It was awesome because I got to see and do so much that I wouldn’t have if I traveled alone.” -Sarah Straub
“I loved traveling with SCC as it gave me the opportunity to fulfill lifelong dreams of visiting cities I’ve only dreamed of, trying foods I would have never ate and making friends with people I will forever hold in my heart.” - Melissa Crawford
This six-day tour included visiting the following landmarks in London and Paris:
- London: Westminster Abbey; London Eye; Big Ben; Buckingham Palace; Tower of London; and Stonehenge
- Paris: Eiffel Tower; Arc de Triomphe; Versailles; Latin Quarter; Love Lock Bridge; the Lourve; and Notre Dame Cathedral
