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Why study abroad?

Improves student learning by integrating knowledge with real life experiences
Creates a lasting learning experience for everyone
Promotes the Colleges and their programmes on a global level
Students and faculty develop a greater appreciation for other cultures and become more globally aware

Whether the students are interested in academic study, internship or service-learning opportunities abroad, there are financial resources to support their academic, professional and personal development through study abroad programmes.
Peralta Community College District is a Commitment Partner of IIE’s Generation Study Abroad initiative and, as such, its students qualify for the IIE Generation Study Abroad Travel Grants. This means the students could be eligible to receive USD 2,000 to support their study abroad travel costs.
Prior to departure, each student will need to complete the following items:

Complete online pre-travel information form (Includes students personal information, emergency contact info, demographics data and a student code of conduct agreement)
Purchase travel insurance
Sign Assumption of Risk/Waiver forms
Enrol into the PCCD course associated with the trip
Attend mandatory pre-departure orientations
Make payments by deadlines as listed on programme information
Obtain proper immunisations as listed on the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention website
Register with the U.S. Department of State’s Smart Traveller Enrolment Programme (STEP)
Read the Pre-departure Handbook