Gain Global Perspective

More and more U.S. students are discovering the value and importance of living and studying in another country. Study Abroad programs offer course credit toward many degrees including Psychology, Anthropology, Foreign Languages, Art, History, Literature, International Relations and Environmental Studies.

Beyond the credit opportunities, of course, is the chance to learn more about a culture other than your own. Meanwhile, you gain insight into your own culture and learn more about yourself as you adapt to new situations. Your perspective of the world will broaden and you will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of becoming a global citizen.

Faculty-led Study Abroad

French – French Professor Doug Mrazek has led the French Study Tour since 2000. The trip is organized every other year. To find out more, contact Professor Mrazek at dmrazek@clark.edu or 360-992-2165.

Spanish – For more information about the Clark-in-Spain summer program led by Spanish Professor Elizabeth Ubiergo go to this website: web.clark.edu/spanishabroad. You can also contact Professor Ubiergo at eubiergo@clark.edu or 360-992-2977.

Japanese – Contact Japanese Professor, Michiyo Okuhara, for information regarding a trip to study Japanese culture and language in Japan, visiting cities such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Vancouver’s sister city: Joyo-city. Please contact Professor Okuhara for more information at mokuhara@clark.edu.

German – German Professor Julian Nelson is Director of the German Studies in Berlin program which leads a group to Berlin, Germany every summer. Find out more...

Washington State Community College Consortium for Study Abroad

Salamanca, Spain
Just two and a half hours from Madrid, the Colegio Unamunco is considered the “Oxford of Spain.” Students can pursue studies in Spanish, Human Geography in Europe and Physical Geography.

Florence, Italy
Florence lies like a jewel in the heart of Tuscany, compact and teeming with piazzas, palaces, churches, museums and markets. Florence offers students a selection of courses primarily in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Students choose 10 credits from typical course offerings such as Art, Art History, Literature, Philosophy, Western Civilization, etc.

London, England
Classrooms are located in the University of London Union in Bloomsbury. The British Museum is close at hand as are many of the colleges of the University of London. Courses typically offered include English, Literature, Drama, Speech, Art, and History.

Alajuela, Costa Rica
Whether studying Spanish or researching rainforest ecosystems, you will find Costa Rica is an idyllic place to live and study. The congeniality of the people, the steaming volcanoes, pristine beaches, virgin forests, and the unique birds, mammals and ocean life all combine to make a memoriable and enriching experience. Courses are held at the Instituto de Cultura y Lengua Costarricense (ICLC), Costa Rica's premier language institute.

Student-originated Study Abroad
The opportunities are almost endless for U.S. students who want to study abroad. You can find information about numerous programs in the office and on the internet. If you find a program that fits your needs, please bring the information to the Office of International Programs. We will gladly try to answer any questions you may have.