Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara City College
Why choose Santa Barbara City College?
Since 1973, Santa Barbara City College has been providing students with high-quality study abroad programs. As one of the first community colleges in California to offer comprehensive semester abroad programs, we have gained a reputation for excellence and have received state and national recognition for the quality of our programs. Our faculty-led programs change every year, providing students...
Since 1973, Santa Barbara City College has been providing students with high-quality study abroad programs. As one of the first community colleges in California to offer comprehensive semester abroad programs, we have gained a reputation for excellence and have received state and national recognition for the quality of our programs. Our faculty-led programs change every year, providing students with a unique and immersive educational experience that is relevant to their chosen field of study. Our programs are offered year-round, allowing students to choose between semester programs in the fall and spring, or shorter programs during the summer and winter breaks. With a variety of diverse programs to choose from, students can explore different countries and cultures, make lifelong frie...
Santa Barbara City College Reviews
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Romanticizing the unromantic
by: Alannah Cetti - United StatesProgram: English, Art History & Italian Language in Rome, ItalyWhile studying abroad, a goal was to shape my environment to be one that I feel like I am truly living in, not just vacationing. This goal quickly became a reality when I started picking up Rome's familiarities. Such as the older couple that sits outside my apartment together to people watch, the long-haired man who sings rock music on the bridge that leads to Trastevere, or the pestering restaurant promoters who never fail to ask me if I want to eat at their restaurant, even if I have ignored t...
Changed my Life
by: EmmaProgram: Marine Biology, Oceanography, Sociology, Anthropology - BaliAll of the excursions taught us so much. Way more than all of the written work did. And the sense of community in all the students and staff. Bring a camera that's waterproof and make sure your heart is as open as it can be
Awesome excursions
by: BinkProgram: Marine Biology, Oceanography, Sociology, Anthropology - BaliI wish we had more time in Bali, two months is way too short and at time very overwhelming. I would recommend anyone to go because this is a very amazing and enriching program. I did the Scuba Certification and would advise to bring lots of snacks and bug spray
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Immerse yourself in Bali – an island incredibly rich in culture, tradition, nature, and people who will welcome you with open hearts. This progra...
Come to Italy to read literature, write a memoir, learn Italian, build your résumé alongside Romans, and make new friends while falling in love w...
The Summer program in Japan allows students to learn the concepts and principles of Interpersonal Communication as they experience the old and ne...
Spend the Summer 2024 semester in Paris, France, with SBCC! Paris is the capital of France and one of the cultural epicenters of the world. In...
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Nicole Walther
Interviewed in 2022
After her time as an au pair, Nicole returned to study an Associates of Art Degree at Kirkwood Community College and BA at the University of Arizona. ...
Nicole Walther
Interviewed in 2022
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I started as an international community college student at Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and came to the conclusion that I was 100% better prepared to go to a 4-year institution than if I had gone straight to a University. I also traveled a lot while I was growing up in Germany and was fortunate to be exposed to many historical sites, art, and a breadth of cultures, foods, music and more.
Alana Sanchez
Participated in 2024
Hailing from Santa Barbara, California, this individual has spent their life in this stunning locale but feels destined for new adventures. With a pas...
Alana Sanchez
Participated in 2024
Ever since I was little, I knew I wanted to travel. Both of my parents traveled as a part of their jobs. I had always heard stories and seen photos of their journeys and immediately knew that’s what I needed to do once I grew older. Once the opportunity arose, I made sure to take it for myself because I believe that the world is our classroom. Exploring and experiencing what is beyond reach is one of the most important things that we can do for ourselves and for each other.
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