Cottey’s International Experience

Cottey sophomores spent the first week of break together in Paris (right) and Japan (above) March 6-13, 2011

The sophomore short-term study abroad trips began in 2000 when Cottey College first took students on a trip to London. In the last 11 years, the College has traveled to London, Paris, Madrid, Florence and Rome. Best of all, the program will not cost the students any additional money, either in program or transportation fees or in tuition increases.

Members of the Cottey faculty and staff are involved in the planning. Faculty integrated on-campus instruction and activities with trip preparations. Professors selected for the trip created educational modules related to the professor’s discipline or interests to be presented on site.

Of course, it’s not all work and no play. Educational modules were scheduled for Wednesday and Friday, allowing time for individual sightseeing as well as some other group tour opportunities. In addition, all participants attended a farewell dinner on Saturday.

In the last two years, Cottey faculty have offered trips to alternative locations. Students have had the opportunity to spend two weeks in New Zealand at the same time as the European trip, and last year faculty led a trip to Japan. In addition, a Cottey faculty member leads a group to Guatemala for ten days each year over the Christmas break.

Cottey College has always provided a rigorous educational experience for its students. Now students can add a global education to their résumés as well. Where will you go? Your destination will be announced in the spring of your freshman year.