Study Abroad Programs Sponsored by Other Institutions

The following study abroad programs are offered through an agreement with other institutions and organizations. Before registering in a program, consult with Valencia's study abroad coordinator. studyabroad@valenciacc.edu

AIFS: American Institute of Foreign Study
The American Institute For Foreign Study is one of the oldest, largest and most respected cultural exchange organizations in the world. With global offices in 5 countries, we organize cultural exchange programs for more than 50,000 participants each year. Our programs include college study abroad , au pair placement , camp america counselors and staff , gifted education , high school study/travel and insurance services .

CCIS: College Consortium for International Studies
As a CCIS member, Valencia students have access to over 80 study abroad programs in 32 countries and to scholarship opportunity. Visit the website to browse the various programs.

Discover Spain
The International College of Seville in collaboration with the College Consortium of International Studies (CCIS) and the University of Seville provides an intensive study of Spanish language and culture, while offering a complete cultural immersion in the life of the Spanish community. The program provides excellent preparation for students planning to work in fields requiring a thorough knowledge of Spanish language and culture as well as the chance to continue their business studies in an international atmosphere.

Experience Mexico
CCIS and Central Washington University are pleased to offer the popular, affordable intensive language program at Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico this summer. This flexible program is open to students of all ability levels (8 levels of language are offered, along with the option to take a culture class in English), and is a great way to experience Mexico! Sessions are offered in 4 week cycles with students taking one level of language per cycle. Multiple cycles can be taken as desired.
Cost: $850 plus other fees

CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange
The Council on International Educational Exchange is the leading U.S. non-governmental international education organization. CIEE creates and administers programs that allow high school and university students and educators to study and teach abroad.

CIS: Center for International Studies
For more than a decade, CIS has been providing safe, challenging, life-changing study abroad experiences. If your goal is to study abroad or intern abroad, please read through our website to find out how we may be of service.

CLIC: Centre for Languages and Intercultural Exchange
Clic IH Sevilla is the leading Spanish language school in Seville and one of the best renowned providers of Spanish courses in Spain. We give you the chance to learn Spanish abroad in Spain and thus combine learning the language with a study of the Spanish culture in a real life situation.
CLIC also offers the option of learning Spanish at the Beach. The school, located in the beautiful and well-preserved small town of Vejer de La Frontera on the coast of Cadiz, is only one hour drive from Seville and is an excellent environment to experience a different Spanish way and rhythm of life.
CLIC also offers Semester Internships.

Florida State University
FSU has a variety of study abroad programs for non-FSU students. Please read their requirements carefully. You will need a 2.5 GPA to participate in the programs.

GLS Global Learning Semesters Summer in Mexico: Hispanic Heritage (HACU)
If you are interested in being reintroduced to your Hispanic history, culture and ancestry, GLS offers an exciting program, Summer in Mexico: Hispanic Heritage. This program allows students of all Spanish levels to combine an intensive Spanish language course with an introductory course taught in English on Hispanic and Mexican history, culture and the arts.

GoAbroad.com
GoAbroad.com is the leading international education and experiential travel resource. Our directories contain over 25,000 opportunities abroad updated daily including study abroad, internships, volunteer opportunities, teach abroad, language schools and much more.

ICADS: Institute for Central American Development Studies
ICADS is a center for study, research, and analysis of Central American social and environmental issues. We focus on women's issues, economic development, environmental studies, public health, education, human rights, and wildlife conservation. ICADS offers four separate and distinct study programs through which students can earn academic credit as a study abroad program for their university (see specific program information for details on college credit), take intensive Spanish language coursework and volunteer in any number of internships we have available in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

IIE Passport
This database is said to be one of the most complete guides to planning academic-year and short-term study abroad programs.

IHP: International Honors Program
IHP offers a unique set of theme-based, multi-country study abroad programs. Each program is designed to give students the opportunity to explore significant social, political, and environmental issues using an innovative comparative approach. The comparative approach allows students to contrast and analyze thematic issues on a global scale.

MIUSA Mobility International USA
Since 1995, MIUSA has served as the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE), a project sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State and managed by MIUSA to educate people with disabilities and related organizations about international exchange opportunities; increase the participation of people with disabilities in the full range of international volunteer, study, work and research programs. Mobility International USA is a cross-disability organization serving those with cognitive, hearing, learning, psychiatric, physical, systemic, vision and other disabilities.

SAS: Semester at Sea
Semester at Sea provides study abroad opportunities for the exploration and study of many of the people, places and cultures around the world. Our primary focus is our Undergraduate study abroad Program , which is available to students seeking their first bachelor degree at any accredited college or university.

SFS: The School for Field Studies
Through SFS network of field stations, we have been teaching students how to address critical environmental problems using an interdisciplinary, experiential approach to education. We take our students out of the classroom and into communities around the world to explore and examine the interdependent cultural, economic and ecological aspects of real-world problems. In the end, our students leave their SFS program with a deeper understanding of the complexity of environmental issues, and a unique perspective on what it really takes to develop long-term conservation solutions.

SIT Study Abroad: School for International Training
SIT Study Abroad offers programs in over 40 countries worldwide that challenge college and university students through a rigorous integration of academic study and field experience. Each semester-length program is built upon a theme, allowing students to select from a number of different focus areas, including ecology and conservation, culture and development, peace and conflict studies, gender issues, and the arts. To date, over 25,000 students have benefited from the transformational learning experiences offered by SIT Study Abroad.

StudyAbroad.com
StudyAbroad.com is the Internet's leading source of information on educational opportunities for students to study in other countries. It is a comprehensive directory of study abroad programs , including summer study abroad , internship, service learning and volunteer abroad programs , intensive language programs and more, all organized by subject or country or city . International education support through our study abroad handbook provides a guide to education abroad, health and safety and study abroad scholarship/financial aid information.
www.studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid.html

Temple University Japan Campus - Undergraduate Program

At Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ), you will have a unique educational experience right in the heart of Tokyo. Learn Japanese culture, experience the urban life in Tokyo, and earn the same degrees and credits as at a university that is among America's best. This program is great for students who desire to complete their bachelor's degree in Japan.

Transitions Abroad
This is a nice portal with lots of articles and resources that are helpful to students who are planning to study abroad. They also have an online directory of study abroad programs.

University of Central Florida
UCF offers a variety of short term programs for non-UCF students. If you want to take a program for credit, please contact OIS at studyabroad@mail.ucf.edu for further information. You can contact the Office of International Studies (OIS) for more detailed information about the process of application and payment. Please read the Program Admissions requirements carefully. You will need a 2.0 GPA to participate in the programs.

USF: Cambridge University Summer School
Spend an unforgettable summer in England at the University of Cambridge and earn academic credit at the same time on your Florida college transcript. The Florida Consortium of Colleges and Universities for Cambridge Summer Schools invites you to participate in this stimulating summer school program. If you are a regularly enrolled student in participating Florida colleges (2 year colleges, 4 year colleges, universities, public or private) and are at least 18, you are eligible for this summer school opportunity offered in Great Britain.

Work/Travel Abroad with BUNAC
BUNAC's overseas work/travel and volunteer programmes offer students and young people an enriching and affordable alternative to package tourism. On a BUNAC programme, you have the chance to live and breathe another culture from the inside rather than simply passing through as a tourist. Visit the website to learn more about their exciting programs.