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Education Abroad

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Be Central. Go Global!

Taking your education abroad can be a transforming experience. At North Central College, we encourage you to experience life in a culture beyond our national boundaries. The Center for Global Education offers approximately 50 programs around the world, for all majors, minors, budgets and comfort zones. You will be carefully advised by our Education Abroad advisors in the process of choosing the one that is best for you.

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Explore Our Programs

North Central offers approximately 50 education abroad programs in over 27 different countries on six continents. Start exploring our programs by country or organize your search by identifying programs that allow you to do an internship, volunteer, research, play a sport or instrument, or teach abroad.

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Programs Abroad by Major

It is possible to study abroad with any major and minor at North Central. Here, you will see recommendations on programs based on your major or minor. If you don't see your major or minor here, don't worry! Simply meet with an Education Abroad advisor to explore your options.

Please click here to download our brochure featuring the most up to date information for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Education Abroad Fair

and Annual "Go Away!" Day

Each October, the Center for Global Education holds our Education Abroad Fair on the second floor of the White Activities Center (WAC). The fair is open to all North Central College students, faculty and staff, and features booths with representatives from all 50+ of our programs abroad.

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getting started

Getting Started

Learn the step-by-step process to take your education international

Accepted Students

Accepted Students

Academics abroad, physical and mental health, insurance, and securing housing when you return to campus

Returning Students

Returning Students

Evaluation Meetings, Welcome Back Dinner, Re-Entry conference, photo and video contests, and Ambassador program

Parents & Families

Parents & Families

Benefits of studying abroad, communicating with your son/daughter while they are overseas, culture and reverse culture shock

Cardinal Destination Courses Abroad (CDCA)

Learn, Travel, Experience

Explore both traditional and modern Japan, engage in the local coffee culture of Guatemala, visit castles and cathedrals in Germany, hike on the Galapagos islands, probe the history of France, investigate theater and culture in England and Ireland, learn about the European Union in Greece and France, explore China’s Great Wall, write your way through Ireland, and immerse yourself in the natural landscapes of Spain.

Beginning in May 2020, North Central College will offer Cardinal Destination Courses abroad – 10 short-term faculty led group international travel courses that take place in the May term and have a linked pre-requisite course in the preceding spring semester. Students can register for both spring semester linked courses and the CDCA travel course beginning April 22nd on Merlin. Please click here for a full list of courses available for May 2020, or learn more about a particular destination below.

China
Ecuador
England & Ireland
France
Germany
Greece & France
Guatemala
Ireland
Japan
Spain

Study Abroad