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As an education major, I enjoyed the 'Ethnicity and Education' and 'Multicultural Education' courses. It was very beneficial to my education experience to learn how various cultures interact in Britain.
– Elizabeth Drewelow
Clarke College

academic program/courses

The Central College Abroad program in Bangor includes:

Just like their home institutions, students can choose the right combination of courses to complete their academic schedule. Students normally enroll in 12-17 semester hours, including optional internship or service-learning credits. Most courses carry three semester hour credits. Final course registration takes places during Registration Week in Bangor.

Required course
 This course, taught by the resident director, is the foundation on which your academic program is built, providing the cultural and historical context for a broader understanding of your overall experience. Many of the Central College Abroad excursions, which happen about once every two weeks, are made in coordination with this course in order to see what you are learning about in the classroom.

An Introduction to the History and Culture of Wales
This course is a study of Wales from a cross-curricular perspective, encompassing history, politics, geography, environment, cultural identity, nationalism and literature. Students are encouraged to draw from their own academic backgrounds in contributing to the course, thus making it relevant to all disciplines.

Central College Abroad course

Outdoor Pursuits
Another special add-on (exclusively for Central College Abroad students) is our popular experiential-based course which combines instructional aspects of outdoor adventures such as rock climbing, sea kayaking, sailing, mountaineering and more with practical learning experiences in the areas of problem solving, communication, group work, leadership and reflective thinking — all in the beautiful surroundings of Snowdonia National Park. This course is taught one full day a week, by qualified experts in outdoor education at the Conway Centre, an outdoor education facility in northeastern Wales.

Affiliate university electives

Students in Wales choose from a broad range of academic courses and departments at Bangor University. It's one of the advantages of studying with Central College Abroad in Wales. This is one of the few study abroad sites, from any study abroad program, where there are few limitations to what you can study. So whether you're into music or marine biology (or anything in between), you can look for courses, all taught in English, in your academic area.

Please see our affiliate university information to learn more about the opportunities at Bangor University.

Internship and Service-learning

On Central's study abroad programs, learning begins in the classroom, but continues in many different settings outside the traditional educational environment — offering you a more in-depth cross-cultural experience. Students can choose from either an internship or a service-learning option, both for academic credit. Central College Abroad programs offer these experiences as a way to more fully immerse yourself in the culture.

Students interested in doing an internship or service-learning placement while in Wales are encouraged to contact the Central College Abroad office. Please see our section on internships and service-learning to discover your hands-on options.