2023 SUMMER BLOCKS APPLICATIONS

DUE BY JANUARY 31

Applications for the 2023 CC Summer Blocks Away are now open.  Students who apply by January 31 will be reviewed for an aid award of up to 90% of the program fee + airfare.  We recommend applying as soon as you have decided on a program as many faculty use rolling admissions and some programs may fill before the deadline. 

These 10 programs are being offered by the college for this upcoming summer: 

• BALI:                   MU222: The Arts & Culture of Bali

• BERLIN:              FG214: Hidden Spaces, Hidden Narratives:  Intersectionality Studies in Berlin
• ITALY:                  CL223:  Greek & Roman Art

• ISRAEL:               RE215: Excavating Israel

• ITALY:                  ED 250: Constructing Childhood in Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Steiner Schools

• JAPAN:                 JA/PA350: Food in Japanese Culture and Literature

• KENYA:                PH203: Kenya’s Maasailand: Indigeneity in the Postcolonial British Commonwealth
• LONDON:            EN225/401: Shakespeare in London

• LOS ANGELES:   FM200: Comedy in Los Angeles: Stand-Up, Spectacle, and Writing the Body into Culture

• SPAIN:                  SP111/SP211/SP305/SP306

You can find out more about all of these programs and courses at the Global Education website’s dedicated 2023 Summer Blocks Away & Abroad page.  Then attend the Fair on December 1 to speak with the faculty and learn more.  

HOW DOES THE WILD CARD WORK?

We get this question a lot.  Basically we explain it as a coupon for 1 tuition-free summer course at CC.  The Wild Card is a waiver of tuition for the first summer course you take at CC.  You do not need to apply for it.  It is automatically applied to offset the tuition the first time you enroll in a summer course at CC.   The Wild Card does not apply to the program fee or airfare charges associated with a Summer Block Away, but does remove the tuition charge.  For this reason it is important to apply by the January 31 deadline so that you can have your application reviewed for a possible aid award towards these additional travel expenses. 

THINKING ABOUT FALL 2023 SEMESTER AWAY?

The time to apply to study away for a semester in Fall 2023 is now.  Yes, the deadline for our internal CC application is not until March, but many of our partner programs will close before that deadline as demand is high for study away and many programs use rolling admissions.  The Internal Application for all partnered programs with CC (semester or full year) is available on Summit.  More information on any of our semester options for Fall 2023 is available on the Global Education Semester Away website, including dedicated pages for funding a semester away, reviewing course equivalencies, or selecting a program by field of study.

WHEN WILL OFF-CAMPUS BLOCKS

FOR THE 2023-2024 YEAR BE ANNOUNCED?

The official kick-off of the recruitment and application period for all 2023-2024 academic year blocks begins on February 9th with the Study Away Fair. Some programs may begin advertising in January, but February 9th represents your best chance to learn about blocks away as well as semesters abroad as we host a dual fair, with both types of study abroad represented.  The Fair will again be in the Worner Center lobby and will kick off the application period for all 2023-2024 Blocks Away.  The Application Window runs from February 9th through  March 22nd, so head to the Fair or to the Global Education website in February to explore all the options for next year. 

WHERE CAN I SEE MORE?

Information about blocks away, semesters, full year abroad, and all CC faculty-led programs is available 24/7 on the Global Education website.  Updated regularly, this site is your one-stop shop for information, quick guides and “how to” manuals, and links to all our partner organizations.  It’s also a great resource if you need a little help convincing others in your life that study away with CC is the right choice for you. 

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Block 4 “Winter is Coming” Edition

Are You Planning to Offer a Block Away in 2023-2024?

If your plan for next year includes a block course that takes students away from campus (domestic or international) for 10 or more consecutive nights, we want to know about it and include it in our list of Blocks Away for next year. 

Why does this matter?  By including it as a Block Away, our office can assist with everything from budgeting to itinerary building, and we can provide financial aid for students who qualify. Students will enroll via Summit and you will have the ability to select the students who are then eligible to register for the course on Banner. 

How do I register my course as a Block Away?  Fill out this Qualtrics survey with basic

information about your course and we will include it in our roster of Blocks Away, send you an invitation to the Study Away Fair (Feb. 9) to represent your course, and include your course in the Aid process for Blocks Away. 

What does Block Away Aid cover?  For students who qualify, Block Away aid covers anywhere from 20%-90% of the block’s program fee + estimated round trip airfare to the block destination. 

Academic Departments, are you hiring?

If your department is looking to hire for a faculty position, please be sure to review the information on hiring international faculty in the Faculty Hiring & Recruitment Handbook.  It offers guidance on your hiring process that can facilitate the acquisition of appropriate visas and work authorization in the United States for an international visiting or tenure-track hire.  A well-planned hiring process now can make life for both you and the faculty you hire much smoother.  You can find links to the CANVAS course on hiring and recruiting, as well as guidelines for hiring interntational faculty and scholars at the Dean of the Faculty website, here. 

Planning for a Field Trip?

Don’t forget to fill out a trip plan with the Field Study Office for any travel outside of El Paso County.  You can complete the Trip Plan here and if you have any questions, Drew Cavin, Director of Field Study is happy to work with you.  He can be reached at dstanton@coloradocollege.edu“>dcavin@coloradocollege.edu

Field Trip Fund: If you have a short, relatively local field trip you want to plan, and have exhausted department funds, the Field Study Fund may be able to help. Log into the link below on Summit to submit an application. The typical awards are $1,000. Here is the link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/ccoip?key=29L66-D685_K9KH-5PTF_17b1073faff9

Upcoming Fairs & International Education Week

Global Education has some big events coming up this Winter.  We are asking for your help with one or more of these upcoming campus events. 

February 5-11 — International Education Week at CC:  We will be planning a week’s worth of events related to global issues, international student recognition, study & research abroad, and all things international.  If your department or office would like to sponsor an event, a speaker, a social gathering, or wants to contribute to one of our events, please just get in touch with me (Allen Bertsche) to be a part of what we hope will be our biggest and most engaging IEW yet. 

February 9 — Study Away Fair:  Worner Lobby & Gaylord Hall, 12pm-2pm.  This is the big one, like the State Fair but with a global focus and no food on a stick (sorry).  All 2023-2024 faculty-led study away programs (blocks, semesters, half-Semesters) will be present along with many of our partners for semester abroad opportunities.  We expect upward of 40 tables for students to visit. 

Upcoming Deadlines

While Fall is not the busiest season for study away applications, there are some deadlines you and your students might want to keep in mind.  Here are the upcoming deadlines related to study away:

January 31: Application Window for Summer 2023 Blocks Away Closes

Students may apply after this deadline but consideration for aid is not guaranteed after Jan. 31.  We recommend that all students interested in a Summer 2023 Block Away apply as soon as possible, but certainly before January 31. 

February 9-March 21: Application Window for 2023-2024 Blocks Away

Students who wish to enroll in one of the 2023-2024 AY Blocks Away should do so during this application window.  The window opens on the day of the Study Away Fair, February 9, and remains open through March 21.  Late applications can be accepted but aid may not be available after March 21.  

March 15: Deadline for Semester Away Applications

The Internal Application for students to apply for a semester or academic year length partner program away is March 15. Late applications are not accepted beyond this date.  This internal application should be paired with the partner organization or university’s own application process to ensure transfer of credit and financial aid support from Colorado College. 

STUDY AWAY PARTICIPATION NUMBERS ARE UP THANKS TO YOU!!!

While our external reporting of Study Away numbers is not due until March, we are happy to report that 2021-2022 saw a major bounce back for study away participation compared to the 2020-2021 academic year which was so heavily impacted by COVID-19.  What’s more, we believe 2022-2023 is shaping up to be even better.  Here are a few of the very positive signs that study away is on its way to resuming pre-pandemic interest levels. 

STUDY AWAY TYPE                                        2020-2021                               2021-2022

Partner-Led Semester Away                            26 Students                                75 Students 

CC Faculty-Led Semester Away                        0 Students                                74 Students

CC Faculty-Led AY Block Away                         0 Students                              170 Students

CC Faculty-Led Summer Block Away                0 Students                              179 Students

5 Year Average (Total Participation) Pre-Covid:   583 Students

2020-2021 Participation                                         26 Students

2021-2022 Participation                                       513 Students

Anticipated 2022-2023 Participation                    602 Students

None of this happens without your dedicated work with students to encourage them, advise them, and provide students with opportunities.  It has been a rough couple of years, but thanks to all your hard work and engagement with study away on so many different levels, we expect CC to be a leader in study away participation, right back where we were pre-pandemic, among the best in the nation when it comes to engaging students with a wider world, with people, cultures, and communities that broaden their horizons, engage their imagination, and foster their ability to live and work in an interconnected globe.

For that, and so much more, all of us in Global Education want to thank you and wish you all the best for this holiday season and the new year to come. 

Thank you for your time.  We hope you find this information helpful. 

Allen Bertsche, 

Director of Global Education

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