International Education
See the world and earn college credit!*
International Education trips are multi-disciplinary, and students of any major can benefit from studying abroad. Business students will learn currency exchange rates, students in photography can add to their portfolios and culinary majors will discover new tastes that broaden and inspire their future creations. No matter what you’re studying, these trips will add a multitude of influential experiences to your academic foundation.
*Students must be age 18 or older at time of travel. Community members can join our trips through the Office of Continuing Education, for more information email conted@sunyacc.edu.
A well-rounded education
What courses can I take?
International Study | INT204
SUNY Adirondack offers interdisciplinary opportunities for students to earn credit through college-sponsored trips abroad. The travel portion of this course includes physical activity including walking, site exploration and tours. Credits may count as liberal arts electives.
Short-term adventure, long-term benefits
Just a few perks you can expect from studying abroad:
- Enhance your portfolio and give yourself a competitive advantage on your transcript or resume
- Build long-lasting friendships through an unforgettable shared experience
- Gain insightful perspective on how other cultures view the world
- Share memorable stories with your friends and family
What can I expect from International education?
In addition to earning college credits, students have the opportunity to experience:
- Museums and historical sites
- Concerts and performing arts
- Deserts, jungles, and urban and metropolitan environments
- Places of dramatic beauty
- New cultures, customs and traditions
- Hiking, zip-lining and horseback riding
In good company
The International Education program eases the stress and anxieties of traveling by offering students a dynamic range of group-guided studies and independent experiences. Your seasoned professors will help you navigate the new cities and cultures you discover. A typical day consists of seeing a local concert, discussing a piece of art with fellow students, checking out historical monuments on your own and, finally, winding down in a restaurant with a group of friends.
INT 204: Exploring Barcelona: Culture and Art in an International Context
Rebecca Pelchar, assistant professor of Art History, and Adriana Umaña, assistant professor of Spanish, will join students on an international adventure to Barcelona. Students will delve into the vibrant history, diverse society, and artistic heritage of Barcelona while considering its place within Spain, Europe and the world.
Details
Barcelona has played a crucial role in Spain's history, witnessing periods of political upheaval, artistic flourishing, and economic growth, shaping Spain's historical narrative and identity. The course encompasses cultural studies and art history, concluding with a weeklong excursion to Barcelona. The itinerary includes such sites as: Montserrat, a Benedictine monk retreat; La Sagrada Familia cathedral; Gaudi's mosaics at Parc Guell; Picasso Museum; Camp Nou soccer stadium; and food culture at the Boqueria Market.
Costs
The INT 204: Exploring Barcelona: Culture and Art in an International Context course and travel experience is $3,800 per student, with a $1,500 deposit due by Nov. 22 and final payment by Jan. 13, 2025. This includes airport transportation, airfare, lodging, all breakfasts, welcome and farewell dinners, entry fees to all attractions, public transportation, tips, as well as SUNY-required travel and health insurance.
Alumni spotlight
I took all anthropology classes, went on international trips to Peru and Bolivia; it was the first time I left the States. Those trips [Peru, Bolivia, Greece and Turkey] were really formative experiences. They altered my perception of who I am, who we are as a culture and what other people are. It’s all because Val [Haskins] gave me the experience and made me realize, ‘You can do this.'" In the years since, deGregory has traveled extensively and done field work in several countries.
