Upcoming Study Abroad Events
- Fall 2025 semester program application is open - check out the Fall 2025: Florence web page.
- The summer 2025 study abroad programs have reached capacity and are no longer accepting new applications.
Global Perspectives, Global Careers: Stanford Fair for Community College Students
This day-long event is designed for community college students who are interested in global studies and/or global careers. The event will consist of workshops and presentations facilitated by Stanford faculty and scholars.
- Explore global topics and consider career paths in academia, business, government, public policy, tech, and more!
- Hear from leading Stanford faculty on topics in emerging technologies, business, international affairs, and medicine.
- Attend a panel featuring global studies students who have successfully transferred from a community college to a four-year institution in California.
- Learn about the transfer process, benefits of studying abroad, and adding a global perspective to your studies.
To attend this event, you are required to complete an application form and Zoom registration. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. (Pacific) on Monday, April 7, 2025. You will be notified of your enrollment by late April.
Students must attend the event all day. Attendees will receive a digital certificate of participation.
Future Nobel Laureates Scholarship Program
Created with The Forum on Education Abroad and the Nobel Prize Museum, this student program is fueled by the belief that in order to change the world, you need to experience it.
- Scholars learn from global thought leaders at the Nobel Week Dialogue in Stockholm
- Complete a project-based course, an international field study, and an action-learning project
- Students from all areas of study—and all parts of the world—are encouraged to apply
- Scholarship covers all program fees, including travel to Sweden
Applications for the 2025 program are now open.
Apply by May 11, 2025.
Students from Hispanic-serving institutions, first-generation families, community or technical colleges, and higher education institutions around the world are strongly encouraged to apply.
Fall 2025 Florence Info Sessions
We are thrilled to offer students the unique opportunity to spend 12 weeks in one of the world's most iconic and inspiring cities: Florence, Italy! This city is the birthplace of the Renaissance and has also shaped art, science, and philosophy for centuries. Florence is a timeless city — a treasure trove of masterpieces, from Michelangelo's David to the Duomo's breathtaking dome. It is a cultural and historical gem of Italy, yet it is also a vibrant city alive with energy, offering endless opportunities for learning, exploration, and unforgettable experiences.
Location: Zoom
Dates: Wednesday, April 9th | 5 PM
Location: Zoom
Dates: Wednesday, May 7th | 5 PM
Study Abroad Testimonials
Ember Henderson - Summer 2023 Costa Rica
My motivation for studying abroad was to travel with the intention of learning as much as possible through the experience, and the professors and program really made that happen. I spoke some Spanish going into it, but I picked Costa Rica because it was a small town that I thought might be less of a tourist destination with fewer people, and Costa Rica is very safe. I learned so much about Costa Rican culture, sustainability, and how to navigate new places and make long-lasting friendships (I still keep in contact with a friend I made there named Luis, and my homestay mom Orledy via WhatsApp). Getting outside of the US with these types of opportunities just helps young people to be able to see what life is like for other people and how we can learn from each other. I approached the entire trip in a way where I wanted to take as many possible opportunities for adventures and stay open to new things. I saw the good in situations even if they didn't go perfectly as planned which I think is a helpful mindset in general! Costa Rica helped me to further understand the importance of community and taking care of others, and that people and life should always be first. Going into this I didn't know that none of the homestay moms, and minimal people in town spoke English, but that wasn't a problem. I improved my Spanish and learned to communicate in other ways, such as helping with what I could around the house. I also felt safe as a trans person, as Costa Rican culture is very non-judgmental.
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Sara Funk - Summer 2024 Greece
My time spent studying in Zakynthos, Greece was more than I ever imagined it could be. I never thought I would have the opportunity to study abroad, but working with the Study Abroad office at MiraCosta simplified the process and made me believe it could be possible, even for a student like me. I was so honored to be a recipient of the Gilman Scholarship to help fund my experience, which I applied to believing I wouldn’t even have a chance of receiving. I also found out while on my trip I was selected to be a recipient of the American Association of Women (AAUW) Jeanne Gruenwald Scholarship, which I had learned about through a MiraCosta newsletter and applied to. While in Zakynthos, I attended a Balkan Heritage Field School program hosted at the Ionian University. I got to work with some unbelievably talented conservators, doctors, and research scientists in the fields of paper, metal, and textile conservation and preservation. It was an amazing opportunity that made me realize how little I know, fueling my passion to continue to learn. It allowed me to make connections and ask questions about the career field I want to enter that I otherwise would not have been able to find answers to. It wasn’t all work and no play either. I got to experience beaches, sea caves, swimming with turtles, making new friends, experiencing the local cuisine, participating in volunteer work, visiting museums, and so much more.
-Study abroad is an opportunity to travel outside the United States with California Community College professors and other California students for the purpose of earning academic credit applicable to your educational goals. Students enroll in classes, receive transferable general education units, and can apply for financial aid and scholarships to help with the costs. Program courses and activities are geared toward taking advantage of the international location, and students gain invaluable multi-cultural experience by living and learning outside of the United States.
Fall and Spring Programs with SCFC
MiraCosta College is a member of the Southern California Foothill Consortium (SCFC) coordinated by Citrus College. The program offers two study abroad experiences each year (fall and spring) that provide students with a unique opportunity to enrich their education. Completed coursework appears on a Citrus College transcript.
