Educating for the Global World
WELCOME TO YOUR JOURNEY
To thrive in today’s rapidly changing global age, you need to be ready to engage meaningfully with today’s world of unprecedented diversity. Colby’s commitment to providing students with quality off-campus academic opportunities has been a longstanding part of its educational philosophy.
You will be given the chance to wade or dive into another culture and experience a wealth of knowledge and self-awareness, enriching your undergraduate experience.
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
BARD NYC VISITS COLBY
Thursday, April 3rd, 11:00am – 1:00pm in the Pugh Center. Meet with a Bard NYC representative, grab some pizza, and learn about their program for international affairs in New York!
STUDY WITH TEAN IN SOUTH KOREA
Two opportunities to learn about studying in South Korea with TEAN! Wednesday, April 9th, 12-2pm tabling in Cotter Union and an info session at 5pm in Lovejoy 102.
IES ABROAD VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, April 10th, 2:00 – 3:00pm via Zoom. Meet with a representative from IES for drop-in advising or to learn more about their programs. Click “more details” for Zoom link!
Please follow OCS on Instagram and Facebook for all event announcements
How to Apply: Steps for Success
Understand your options: Explore your motivation, consider different locations, and verify eligibility. Start by registering with the OCS EdGE Course through Omprakash!
Explore programs: Search for approved programs in the Colby Portal, attend the Study Abroad Fair and sophomore information session (every fall), or visit the OCS office for inspiration!
Take your first steps: Meet with your academic advisor to discuss your ideas, or make an advising appointment with OCS on Handshake. You will need to submit your Statement of Intent in the Colby Portal by Nov. 15. You will not need to know your program but will need to choose a semester and give academic justification for your choice.
Start Applying! There are two application processes- an internal Colby Application for Approval and then the external application to your program(s). Each have different steps! Learn about the Colby Application here and external applications here.
Get Going! Confirm your plans by committing to your program in the Colby Portal. Enjoy your program and don’t forget to submit an evaluation once your program ends.
OCS FACTS
The opportunity to study in another country is an integral part of Colby’s educational philosophy.
More than two thirds of Colby students study off-campus.
Programs
We feature a wide portfolio of rigorous and engaging programs worldwide, providing access to rich intercultural experiences
Financial Aid
Colby’s Financial Aid is portable to off-campus study programs
Languages
We believe that foreign languages are increasingly valuable in our globalized world and are key for understanding other cultures
Thriving
Colby guarantees access to global experiences to all students preparing them to thrive and engage meaningfully in the rapidly changing world
DavisConnects prepares Colby students for lifelong success by integrating our leading liberal arts education with unique internship, research, or global experiences for every student, regardless of personal and financial networks.
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