“The experience of spending a week in Panama changed my life. Before I went, I thought that something like this would be for people with more experience, who traveled a lot.  I had never been on a plane or left Colorado.  100% one of the best decisions I have ever made.”

Paul Richards

Student – Colorado State University

Invest in your journey.

This is international study that maximizes the value of your education.

Let’s be 100% real. After you graduate, everyone applying for the job you want, will have the same degree you’re getting right now.

Experiences like studying abroad set you apart. Demonstrate traits that are important to employers and graduate schools like:

  • curiosity
  • flexibility/adaptability
  • problem solving 
  • leadership
  • (Source OECD)

Get yourself connected

Designed for the applied majors of a technical college this course provides connections that maximize the value of any college education. Students leave connected to

Strengthened professional skills.

New insights into your field of study.

Demonstrated leadership qualities like boldness and adaptability.

New friends and professional networks in the US and abroad.

Improved research skills for graduate school.

Greater insight into your own future.

For students with family commitments, jobs, kids, tight academic schedules…

Our unique model of online training modules and then two countries in two weeks means that students who have work or family commitments, or who just don’t want to be away for an extended time can fit an impactful study abroad experience into their schedule.

Short Term

For students who learn best by doing, who have applied majors, who are tired of classrooms and computer screens…

applied

This course was designed so that students can learn from our award-winning SUNY faculty as well as the ordinary people in Panama and Costa Rica who are doing extraordinary things. The insights are hands on, practical and with themes like succeeding on a lean budget applicable to students entering the workforce. 

For students who are on a budget…

When students enroll in this one-credit course they are enrolling in an online seven-week class in the Fall of 2025 with a required travel component that takes place January 2-16.

affordable

This structure means students can receive financial aid and should speak to their financial aid office to find out the details. (See the Costs/Financial Aid link for updated numbers and links to scholarship opportunities.)