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Central College Abroad in Bangor, Wales

Location: Wales: Bangor

Term: Fall, Spring, Academic Year

Dates: Fall semester: early September - mid-December. Spring semester: mid-January - early June.

Central College Abroad

http://www.central.edu/abroad

812 University Pella, Iowa 50219 United States

Call Us

Phone: 800-831-3629

Fax: 641-628-5375

Description

The Central College Abroad Bangor program allows students to live and study in a town in Wales where half of its citizens still speak Welsh, yet find all of their courses taught in English. CCA Bangor's on-site resident director facilitates experiential learning by offering on-site support, academic advising and a complete on-site orientation to the host city and country. In addition to two unique CCA courses, students can choose from a very wide range of courses that only a large European university like Bangor University has to offer.

Highlights

* On-site resident director
* Full two-week orientation
* Many cultural events/excursions, including a trip to Ireland
* Popular outdoor pursuits course teaches sea kayaking, rock climbing, and mountaineering
* Service learning/internships for academic credit
* Housing in dorms with Welsh, British and international students
* Full participation in university clubs and organizations

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Cost in US$:

Please see our website for current prices.

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

* Tuition
* Guaranteed housing in residence halls, including single room, private bath and toilet, and kitchen and laundry facilities (no meals)
* Computer/internet access on campus and in residence halls
* Two-week orientation
* Excursions and cultural events such as a week-long tour of Ireland
* Internship and service-learning opportunities (optional)
* On-site resident director and support services
* Personal Central College Abroad Advisor for pre-departure support
* Optional online pre-departure course
* Airport reception
* Central College Abroad Student Survival Guide and Parent handbook.
* International Student Identification Card (ISIC), which provides a wide range of discounts and special offers, including discounts on flights and ferries as well as at museums, bookshops and restaurants.
* Transcript from Central College, a U.S. institution fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

Credit Available

no

This Program is open to

American Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Dormitory

Participants Travel to Wales

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Essay
  • Letters of Reference
  • Transcript
Typically The Application Process Time is
5 days
Post Services Include
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
Central College Abroad's Mission Statement

Central College Abroad fosters cross-cultural appreciation and foreign language development through high quality study abroad programs. Because study abroad is integral to an undergraduate education in an increasingly global society. Central College Abroad is committed to providing experiential and culturally intentional, tailored programs with personalized service to a wide range of students and institutions.

Year Founded

1965

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