Los Rios Study Abroad

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Overview

The Los Rios Study Abroad Program helps students explore the world while earning academic credit and developing personal and professional skills. (Adventure and fun is included too!) All students and faculty come from Northern California community colleges, and classes are taught in English. Support staff are provided in each country for illnesses, counseling, and any questions or issues that arise. In most circumstances, students with US passports will not need a travel visa to participate in study abroad.

Minimum Participation Requirements

18 years of age
12 units of college completed (units do not have to be from Los Rios Colleges, but credit from AP scores and similar don't qualify)
2.25-2.50 grade point average (GPA); varies by program
Be in good academic standing

Our programs are administered in partnership with the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS).

Understanding Semester vs Summer Programs

	Semester Program	Summer Program
Length	90 days (13 weeks) and include a mid-term break	30 days (4 to 5 weeks)
Academia	Semester program students are required to take 12 units, comprised of: A mandatory 3-unit "Life and Culture" class At least one class taught by the participating Los Rios faculty member Two additional classes from a menu of 10 to 12 choices Other classes, including online offerings from Los Rios colleges, cannot be substituted.	Summer program students will complete one 3 or 4 unit class. The class is taught by a Los Rios faculty member who organizes and accompanies the students.
Expense	$8,000 to $10,000 Not including airfare, meals, tuition, books, side trips, and personal expenses.	$4,000 to $5,000 Not including airfare, meals, tuition, books, side trips, and personal expenses.
Participation	80 to 100 students participate with four instructors – one from a Los Rios college and three from other Northern California community colleges.	About 20 to 30 students participate with one instructor, with most, if not all, coming from Los Rios colleges.
Amenities	Housing consists of either shared apartments or shared homestays (not all programs have both options).	Housing consists of either shared apartments or shared homestays (not all programs have both options).