International Studies/ Study Abroad	Other Programs

International Studies/Study Abroad Programs

International opportunities to study abroad are now available to NTC students through the college's membership in the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs. NTC is able to offer its students the opportunity to spend the fall or spring semester abroad in England or Austria, or a summer session in Costa Rica. Business students can spend a spring semester in the Netherlands or a fall semester in Mexico.

Eligibility requirements are 12 credits of college-level work, a 2.75 grade point average and completion of 801-196, Oral/Interpersonal Communication, or equivalent, by the time of travel.

For more information and the online application, visit the ICISP web site at http://community.ivcc.edu/icisp/.

Individual study abroad programs may also be arranged through NTC's International Education Office.

Study in Canterbury, England

In Canterbury, located in the southeast corner of England, students study at Christ Church College, a small, friendly school of about 14,000 students. American students live with host families near the college; take liberal arts courses with British and other Illinois and Wisconsin students; join student activities such as clubs, sports, and drama; and travel both in England and on the continent (fall and spring semesters). Tour Canterbury online at http://community.ivcc.edu/icisp/study_abroad_programs_for_students/canterbury.htm.

Study in Amsterdam, Netherlands

At Hogeschool Holland in suburban Amsterdam, business students from Illinois and Wisconsin join others from the Midwest, England and the Netherlands to study business. Housing is in apartments with the option of taking meals at the university. A full range of field trips is planned and participation in clubs and activities of Hogeschool Holland is encouraged (spring semester only).

Study in Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg College is in an important cultural center of Europe in the northern foothills of the Alps. Here, students attend classes taught in English with other American and Japanese students, live with host families, eat meals at the college and travel extensively. Course selections include such subjects as art, music, political science, history, photography, hiking and skiing (fall and spring semesters).

Study in San Jose, Costa Rica

Costa Rica is especially appealing as a study-abroad site because of its beauty, prosperity and political stability. Illinois and Wisconsin students have a full range of field trips and activities during this five-week, Spanish-immersion summer program designed by the College of DuPage. Courses are in Latin American civilization and culture (summer semester only).

Study in Monterrey, Mexico

At the Institute of Superior Studies in Monterrey, Mexico (ITESM), students study at Mexico's leading educational institution. This program provides business students with a structured cost-effective semester of study abroad. All instruction is in English. Housing will be in double-occupancy rooms in university dorms. The semester study includes:

• Beginning, intermediate, or advanced Spanish language
• Seminar in business operations
• Doing business in Mexico
• Culture of modern Mexico

For more information on these programs and other international education programs, please contact Bonnie Bissonette, director of international education, Room B101 - Wausau campus, or call 715.675.3331 or 1.888.NTC.7144, Ext. 4807.

Other Programs

Crimea - Explore and experience the largest country in Europe through traditional cuisine, music, handicrafts, tours and host family hospitality.

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals - In an average year, approximately one hundred German participants travel to the United States on the Young Professionals Program, and more than fifty Americans go to Germany. Participants spend nearly a year in their respective host countries, during which time they will live with a host family, study and work..