Study Abroad

The purpose of the Study Abroad program is to encourage the development of intercultural and international understanding. The course offerings promote travel study classes throughout the world that will encourage students to experience living abroad, helping them appreciate global issues through the lens of another culture or language and to develop a deeper understanding of the world around them, their country, and themselves.

Spanish in Costa Rica: June 25 - July 18, 2026

Join Napa Valley College Spanish Professor Nicole Carrier nicole.carrier@napavalley.edu, for NVC's annual Spanish Immersion Program in Costa Rica this summer.

Spend three unforgettable weeks living with a welcoming host family in the charming hillside town of Coronado, San José

Each morning from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., you’ll take part in engaging Spanish language classes, giving you plenty of free time in the afternoons to explore and experience local life.

Your host family will prepare three meals a day (if you wish), offering an authentic taste of Costa Rican culture and cuisine.

The program also features a variety of cultural excursions and activities, including a trip to Arenal Volcano, a cooking class, a dance lesson, a cloud forest visit, a cacao farm tour, a waterfall adventure, and more!

Come immerse yourself in the language, culture, and natural beauty of Costa Rica—a summer you’ll never forget. 🌴🦜🌋

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SAVE THE DATE: June 29-July 18, 2026
SOCI-122 Social Problems in the Netherlands

Join Napa Valley College Sociology Professor Naomi Chianese, naomi.chianese@napavalley.edu
for an immersive exploration of social issues in one of the most progressive countries in the world: the Netherlands.

Spend three transformative weeks based in Amsterdam, studying topics such as social justice, gender equality, immigration, and sustainability through engaging lectures, guest speakers, and cultural excursions.

Experience Dutch life firsthand as you interview local students, tour landmarks like the Anne Frank House, Peace Palace, and Jewish Quarter, and enjoy vibrant neighborhoods such as De Pijp and The Hague.

Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how culture and policy shape communities, while savoring Dutch cuisine, cruising Amsterdam’s famous canals, and even trekking the mudflats of Pieterburen’s Wadden Sea.

Come expand your worldview and earn college credit while studying social problems through a global lens in the Netherlands! A journey that will open your mind and inspire change. 🌍🇳🇱

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