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Bangor was the perfect fit for me. I love the countryside and the natural beauty of the place. Wales is full of beautiful landscapes with mountains on one side of you and the sea on the other side. It's not a very big town, but it was just the right size for me! I felt completely at home and loved every minute of my time here.
– Emily De Jong
Central College

quick facts

Central College Abroad

  • More than 10,000 students from over 400 American colleges and universities have studied with Central College since the launch of its first international program in 1965.
  • Central College is a nationally recognized leader in study abroad and continually acknowledged in U.S.News & World Report as one of the best colleges with study abroad programs to look for.
  • CCA works in close collaboration with a network of U.S. colleges and universities in order to facilitate the transfer of credit and financial aid for their students on a Central program.
  • Every Central College Abroad program boasts an on-site resident director who leads all program activities, serves as academic advisor, and creates a unique experience for each student based on interest.
  • Small programs (average size = 24 students) allowing for more personalized academic programming.
  • Students meet intended outcomes for global perspective development through CCA’s leading assessment practices.  
  • Distinct academic offerings, both through CCA’s own unique courses, as well as courses through some of the world’s most renowned universities.
  • Experiential learning opportunities for all students, ensuring integration into the local culture through service-learning, internships, language partners, community involvement, courses alongside local students, just to name a few.