Skip to content

Study Abroad Programs

Explore the world while earning academic credits with our diverse study abroad programs. Whether you're drawn to the cultural richness of Japan, the historic charm of Italy, or the vibrant landscapes of New Zealand, we offer a range of global partnerships that make it possible. Discover how you can broaden your horizons, gain international experience, and make lasting memories while studying in some of the world's most exciting destinations.

Tip: It’s best to start planning at least 6 months in advance. For example, you’ll need to apply in September if you’d like to study abroad next spring, and you can apply in January or February for study abroad programs running in fall. Beyond those rough deadlines, we always recommend applying as early as possible in order to secure your space and allow enough time for researching funding options.

Review Snow College's options for studying abroad below, and for more information, visit the Center for Global Engagement Study Abroad Office or contact Alex Peterson.

Global Completion Degree Pathways
Global Completion Degree Pathways
Learn More
Semester Abroad
Semester Abroad
Learn More
Faculty Led Programs
Faculty Led Programs
Learn More
Summer Programs
Summer Programs
Learn More
Service/Volunteer Abroad
Service/Volunteer Abroad
Learn More
Resources and Funding
Resources and Funding
Learn More

Why Study Abroad?

A study abroad expereince with Snow College will offer you a world of benefits.

Intercultural Awareness and Understanding:

  • Learn about the cultural and historical background of your host country.
  • Interact directly with people of other cultures and lifestyles.
  • Understand differences between your home culture and that of your host country.
  • Appreciate cultural values different from your own.

Language and Communication Skills Development:

  • Strive to communicate with people who speak a language other than your own.
  • Understand cultural communication differences.
  • Practice verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Academic Growth and Experiential Learning:

  • Participate in an experiential learning opportunity overseas.
  • Critically reflect on and demonstrate a stronger understanding of the relationship between individuals and the larger community (local and global).
  • Demonstrate awareness of current societal issues facing various communities.

Personal Development:

  • Broaden your worldview by considering perspectives other than your own.
  • Work to assist other cultures/peoples in completing desired projects.
  • Increase your desire to interact with people of other cultures.
  • Discover new ways of learning.
  • Better locate privilege, values, preconceptions, and biases regarding societal issues.

Want to see how this feels in real life? Check out the video below!

Global Completion Degree Pathways 

Transfer your associate degree from Snow College to an international university.

Snow College partners with several universities abroad to enable you to continue your educational pathway toward an international bachelor’s degree. These partners recognize Snow’s associate degree and will award transfer credit for the first two years of their university.

Our partner universities require an additional year or two to complete a full bachelor degree. Numerically, these pathways are often called "2+1" or "2+2" pathways because they grant you a bachelor's degree after you complete 2 years at Snow College and a subsequent 1 or 2 years elsewhere. You can finish in the U.S. or go abroad to add an international experience into your education.

Snow College can help you earn your bachelor's degree at nearly any university in the U.S. and in these four global locations:

 

Semester Abroad 

Study abroad for a semester.

Thanks to our rich mix of global partners, Snow College students can choose from a wide variety of study abroad options for spring or fall and have credits transferred back to Snow. Currently, Otemon Gakuin University in Osaka, Japan is a convenient choice because it's the only study abroad experience that lets you pay your tuition to Snow College instead of overseas. 

Otemon Gakuin University

Study Abroad in Japan

Other Opportunities

Faculty Led 

Take faculty led trips with your peers.

Snow College offers short-term trips which are organized by faculty members of various programs. These trips are different each year and typically range between 7-14 days, leaving for spring break or in May. Usually, these trips are associated with a class, but sometimes they are open to other Snow College students as well.

In the past, Snow College has collaborated with Southern Utah University and organizations like Learn From Travel to run short-term trips for a Literature of the Outdoors class visiting Mayan temples in Guatemala, and art students traveling to Italy. Another example of past trips is one we ran in partnership with the Institute of Study Abroad Ireland for nursing students to visit Ireland and learn about health care systems and Irish culture.

For 2025, our faculty are planning short-term trips to:

  • Italy in March
  • France in March
  • Caribbean and Mexico in March
    • The Business Department is running a short-term experience which is open to students of all majors. There's only 20 spaces available, so be quick!
  • Tunisia in May

To find out more about these classes and faculty-led trips please check with your professor or department, or contact OGE.

 

Summer Programs 

Take a summer program in another country.

If you would like a short-term study abroad experience, a summer program might be right for you.

Service/Volunteer Abroad

Volunteer to gain experience abroad.

Have an international experience while you volunteer abroad, teaching English part-time.   

  • Partnership with International Language Programs (www.ilp.org) - Teach English (3 months) in: Costa Rica, Lithuania, Romania, Mexico, Nicaragua, Thailand.
  • North America Language and Culture Assistants Program (educacionyfp.gob.es) - Teach English in Spain. Offers a living allowance, insurance, and work visa.