Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Consult with your academic advisor, program faculty and/or Faculty Lead for the course that interests you to make sure the trip you select meets your personal, academic and career needs.
A Study Abroad course is never required – it is a personal choice.
Columbus State Community College is a member of a few international education associations and consortiums. In rare instances, students may be able to attend a study abroad experience with students from partner institutions.
You might contact a fulltime faculty member in your content area of interest and inquire about the possibility of Columbus State developing a study abroad course involving the destination.
Credit opportunities have included:
The Modern Languages department has traveled to Mexico several times in summer terms, for intensive language study.
The Social Sciences department regularly schedules study abroad courses. Recent destinations have included Mexico, China, Japan, and Guatemala. The Guatemala course is an annual course that includes service learning as part of the experience in Guatemala.
Nursing students and faculty have traveled to Mexico to provide care in underserved areas. The Business department has traveled to Denmark, and Cuba to study international business programs.
Other destinations have included Jamaica, Greece and the Native American Southwest.
Costs for the study abroad portion of the course are determined by cost of airfare, lodging, itinerary at destination and faculty instruction. In some cases food costs are included as well.
The study abroad cost does not include Columbus State tuition for the course itself.
The specific dates and process will be given by the Faculty Lead(s) for the course.
- All participants who are not employees of Columbus State will be listed on a Student Travel Request form prepared by the Faculty Lead(s).
- Participants that are employed by the College in any capacity must submit an individual Travel Request form to the Faculty Lead(s).
- All participants must submit an Application for Study abroad, the Waiver and Release form, a photocopy of her/his valid passport, and emergency contact information.
No. The college will provide you with traveler’s insurance documentation that can be placed with your passport. However this insurance is limited and individuals may wish to contract for other travel insurance, either through a third party vendor (if one is being used), or through an insurance vendor.
In most cases this can be arranged. However, international students are required to submit additional paperwork and documentation to travel.
An example: An international student who traveled to Mexico was required
- To apply in person for a visa (received within 72 hours if there are no complications.)
- Students were directed to the Mexican Consulate in Indianapolis, IN (www.sre.gob.mx/indianapolis
) and were required to bring the following:
- student visa or Greencard if have one
- current valid passport
- proof of current US visa
- proof of income (e.g. a bank statement)
- copy of the ticket or travel confirmation for travel
- copy of the study abroad itinerary and syllabus for the study abroad course
- information on your specific accommodations while in Mexico
- $36 application fee