Study Abroad
Experience a world of educational possibilities, cultures, and travel!
Studying abroad is one of the best ways Sinclair students gain the international experience necessary to be successful in today's global workforce. Among other things, students who study abroad learn:
Cross-cultural communication skills
Flexibility
Adaptability to new situations
Leadership skills
Listening skills
The ability to work effectively in an international setting
Take a look at our upcoming study abroad opportunities, and widen your world. Programs, courses, and cultural excursions may vary from year to year. Programs are open to all students and campus community members.
2019/2020 Faculty Led Programs
Italy
Approximate Dates: February 29 - March 8, 2020
Faculty Lead: Derek Petrey and Owen Jones
Experience some of the world’s greatest works of art, architecture, and cuisine during Spring Break. The focus of this study abroad program is Italy – past, present, and future. Tour archeological sites and learn about life in a modern European country with millennial roots. Participate in an 800-year old celebration in a rural Italian village.
Coursework: HUM 111, HUM 2236, PLR 2780 (only one course is required)
Estimated Cost: $2,400 (Partial Scholarships Available)
Deposit: $250
Deadline to Apply and Scholarship Applications Due: Early Deadline: October 1, 2019; Final Deadline: November 1, 2019
Click here for more information about the Italy Trip
U. S. Mexico Border Trip
Approximate Dates: April 2 - 5, 2020
Faculty Leads: Jennifer McDermott and Amaha Sellassie
Description of trip: Learn about the sociopolitical issues surrounding migration to the U.S. through its southern border, while meeting with migrants, allied health workers, legal professionals, and others with insight on this relevant and timely issue. Students will spend the majority of their time in the U.S. (Tucson and surrounding area),but will cross the border one afternoon and visit the town of Nogales, Mexico.
Coursework: 2020 Spring Course (contact faculty leaders for more information)
Estimated Cost: $960 (Partial Scholarships Available)
Deposit: $250
Deadline to Apply and Scholarship Applications: Early deadline - October 1, 2019 Final Deadline - November 1, 2019
Click here for more information about the U.S. Mexico Border Trip
Denmark Trip
Approximate Dates: March 2020
Faculty Leads: Eric Dunn and Charlie Setterfield
Description of trip: Explore contemporary built environment issues of design, construction, and sustainability as they create international design projects for both Dayton, Ohio and Næstved, Denmark. Teams will communicate via the web using virtual reality design tools, as well as video
Coursework: CAT 2741
Estimated Cost: $3,900 (Partial Scholarships Available)
Deposit: $250
Deadline to Apply and Scholarship Applications: Early deadline - October 1, 2019 Final Deadline - November 1, 2019
Click here for more information about the Denmark Trip
Ireland
Approximate Dates: May 6 – May 20, 2019
Faculty Lead: Jamie Fries
Description of trip: Experience the beauty of Ireland while learning about its history and culture. The country’s lush, green hills and majestic coastlines belie an often times turbulent past. Learn about the harsh penal laws imposed on Irish Roman Catholics, the potato famine of the 1840s, the formation of the Republic of Ireland, and the ‘troubles’ in Northern Ireland.
Coursework: PRL 2780
Estimated Cost: $3,600 (Partial Scholarships Available)
Deposit: $250
Deadline to Apply and Scholarship Deadline: Early deadline: October 1, 2019; Final deadline: December 2, 2019
Click here for more information about the Ireland Trip
South Africa
Dates: May 15 - 29, 2020Furaha Henry-Jones and Faheem Curtis-Khidr
Travel to Durban, South Africa and learn about South African and American leaders for social change. You will visit Inanda, where Mohatma Gandhi and the African National Congress's first President, John Dube, birthed influential movements.
Coursework: HUM 2297
Estimated Cost: $3,800 (Partial Scholarships Available)
Deposit: $250
Deadline to Apply and Scholarship Application Due: Early deadline: October 1, 2019 and Final deadline: December 2, 2019
Click here for more information about the South Africa Trip
Scotland
Dates: May 30 - June 13, 2020Charles Richardson
Immerse yourself in the culture of beautiful and historic Scotland by participating in Robert Gordon
Coursework: MRK 2100
Estimated Cost: $3,600 (Partial Scholarships Available)
Deposit: $250
Deadline to Apply and Scholarship Application Due: Early deadline: October 1, 2019 and Final deadline: December 2, 2019
Click here for more information about the Scotland Trip
Summer in Canada!
Approximate Dates: July 4 – 25, 2020
Faculty Lead: DeAnn Hurtado, Ph.D.
Description of trip: Embark on a global learning experience at Humber College in Toronto, Canada! Join students from all over the world in this cross-cultural, Digital Marketing/Social Media summer course. Explore the creative and dynamic field of social media communications, work with real-life clients, and network with industry professionals. Learn more about content development strategies, corporate best practices, professional blogging, transmedia storytelling, and social media metrics and analysis.
Coursework: MRK 2135
Estimated Cost: $2,750 plus travel costs (Partial Scholarships Available)
Deposit: $250
Deadline to Apply and Scholarship Applications: Early deadline - December 2, 2019 Final Deadline - February 1, 2020
Click here for more information about the Canada Trip
To learn more about each program email the program leaders.
To Apply Online
Pay the deposit to the Bursar's Office (10-016) for your intended program. Keep a copy of the receipt.
Complete the Sinclair online Study Abroad Application .
Complete the Study Abroad Award application and submit to the International Education Office (2-334) or email a copy to study.abroad@sinclair.edu .
If you would prefer to complete a paper version of the study abroad application , submit to the International Education Office (10-303) or email a copy to study.abroad@sinclair.edu .
