CPCC Announces 2010 Study Abroad Courses

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) is now accepting applications for its 2010 Study Abroad Program which will include Spanish immersion in Atenas, Costa Rica; French in Montréal, Quebec; and German in Heidelberg, Germany. These programs are a valued resource within the local community, providing residents and students with exemplary international experiences that foster global understanding and personal growth.

Since 2001, the College’s students and faculty members, together with Charlotte community members, have participated in language immersion courses at in-country language centers. Each study abroad program is approximately two- to four-weeks long, and may be audited or counted towards academic credit.

Montréal, Quebec (July 3-25)
The bilingual city of Montréal, on the St. Lawrence River, has a European ambience but is just a couple hours away from Charlotte by plane. Classes are at the University of Québec, Montréal. The summer fun includes their famous Jazz Fest, the Just for Laughs Fest, cafés, shopping, bike riding, sightseeing, museums, beautiful gardens and historic landmarks. An overnight excursion to Old Québec City is planned. Receive up to seven academic credits or audit only.

Heidelberg, Germany (July 3 – 31)
Heidelberg is a romantic town on the River Neckar. It is steeped in history and is Germany’s oldest university town. Heidelberg is also considered an excellent business location and it is dynamic as well as charming. Classes will be held at the F+U Academy of Languages, centrally located in old Heidelberg. Excursions and activities are available. Receive up to seven academic credits or audit only.

Atenas, Costa Rica (four weeks, May 30–June 27; or two weeks, June 11–27)
Participants will be exposed to the language, culture, people and vitality of Costa Rica. The Spanish Immersion Costa Rica Center offers an excellent program specializing in individual attention. This is an authentic experience not far from the capital, San José, and in the heart of coffee production. Enjoy the flora and fauna of this lush paradise of rainforests, mountains and scenic coastline. Activities and excursions are included. Receive up to seven academic credits or audit only.

Space is limited; to reserve your place in any one of CPCC’s 2010 study abroad programs, please call 704.330.6167 or visit http://www.cpcc.edu/study-abroad for more information.

Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in North Carolina, offering 100 degree and certification programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing education, and special interest classes. CPCC is academically, financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers through innovative educational and training strategies.

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This release prepared by Mallory Benz, 704.330.6613. An archive of CPCC news releases is at http://www.cpcc.edu/college-news.