Study Abroad
Gain Global Perspective
More and more, students are discovering the value of living and studying in a country outside their own. Through the exchange of international ideas and understanding, study abroad programs at Clark College offer students distinct advantages in school and in the workplace. Evidence is growing to support the belief that studying abroad helps students develop a wide range of marketable skills. In fact, seven out of 10 jobs today encompass an international component; and employers look for the skills, abilities, and qualities that result from international experience: cooperative problem solving, tolerance for ambiguity, respect for diversity, open-mindedness, self-reliance, and adaptability.
Study abroad programs offer course credit toward many disciplines at Clark College
such as Psychology, Anthropology, 
Foreign Languages, Communications, Art, History, Literature, Environmental Studies
and more.
Beyond the career realities and credit opportunities, of course, is the chance to learn more about another culture. You will also 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 being a global citizen.
World Languages Abroad
The Associated Students of Clark College (ASCC) sponsors the World Languages Abroad
program in which faculty members from Clark College Language departments lead summer
trips abroad. This gives students who have basic foreign language skills an opportunity
to continue their language learning.
Japanese – Professor Michiyo Okuhara leads a trip to study Japanese culture and language,
visiting cities such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Joyo, Vancouver’s sister city. Please contact
Professor Okuhara for more information at mokuhara@clark.edu.
Spanish – For more information about the Spanish program led by Spanish Professors Erika
Nava and Elizabeth Ubiergo. Contact Erika at ENava@clark.edu or Elizabeth at eubiergo@clark.edu or 360-992-2977.
Washington State Community College Consortium for Study Abroad
WCCCSA (Washington Community College Consortium for Study Abroad) is a group of community colleges that have combined their efforts to provide quality study abroad programs for two-year college students. There are currently 16 colleges in the consortium from across the state of Washington. Programs that are planned through Fall 2019 include the following:
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Alajuela, Costa Rica - Summer 2019
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 memorable and enriching experience. Courses are held at
the Instituto de Cultura y Lengua Costarricense (ICLC), Costa Rica's premier language
institute.
Rabat, Morocco - Summer 2019
Explore the beauty of the coastal city of Rabat, Morocco's capital city. This three-week
program includes a 5-credit Moroccan Culture and Colloquial Arabic course in addition
to a guided city tour and cultural activities like bread-making, hanna, dance lessons
and a visit to a traditional souk (market) or Hamman.
Barcelona, Spain - Fall 2019
Barcelona is simply a spectacular city in which to study and live. It is one of the
most cosmopolitan cities in Europe and by far the most modern city in Spain. Situated
on the Mediterranean Sea, it is a city of contrasts; mixing the best of old and new,
traditional and trendy, religious and secular, conservative and progressive. As such,
this vibrant city offers you the unique opportunity to both surround yourself with
Spanish language and tradition while at the same time taking advantage of its mixture
of Spanish and Catalon cultures.
Green River Community College Programs
Green River Community College offers two additional programs to complement the WCCCSA programs. In addition to the opportunities listed above, you can choose to live and study in Australia/New Zealand or Japan. Students earn credits which transfer to Clark College in a one-quarter program.
Japan - Fall 2019
Japan offers a rich environment of arts, culture and history where centuries-old
traditions exist in contrast with ultra-modern lifestyles. You can be part of a cohort
group of 25-30 students from Green River Community College and other Colleges to live
and study in Tokyo, Japan in this 10-week study abroad program. This 15 unit program
offers courses in Digital Photography, Creative Writing and Japanese Culture.
Australia/New Zealand - Winter 2020
Study abroad and earn 15 credits in sunny Melbourne, Australia and Auckland, New
Zealand. Courses offered are History of Australia/NZ, New Zealand Biology as well
as Humanities: Australian/NZ Life and Culture. Students will spend 5 weeks in Melbourne,
Australia and 5 weeks in Auckland New Zealand.
Scholarship Resources for Study Abroad
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 of International Programs (GHL216) and on the internet. When you find a program that fits your needs, please bring the information to the Office of International Programs. We will gladly try to answer your questions and help you with your global education!