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Study Abroad 2023-01-26T13:08:11+00:00

Study Abroad Opportunities

OVERVIEW

Highline offers short-term Study Abroad opportunities that are affordable in cost and invaluable for the learning opportunities and experiences gained. These short term trips last approximately 8-10 days and enable students to complete typical coursework with an international component.

  • Faculty and students from Highline College and Tacoma Community College pose on the Campus of Jiao Tong University, our host institution in Shanghai.
  • Students visiting the Suzhou Museum (in Suzhou). The museum was designed by I.M. Pei and includes ancient Chinese art, Chinese paintings, calligraphy, and handmade crafts.
  • Woman burning incense outside the City God Temple in Shanghai.
  • Students at the Jing’an Buddhist Temple in Shanghai.
  • Students at the Jing’an Buddhist Temple in Shanghai.
  • Students at the Jing’an Buddhist Temple in Shanghai.
  • Students visiting the Suzhou Museum (in Suzhou). The museum was designed by I.M. Pei and includes ancient Chinese art, Chinese paintings, calligraphy, and handmade crafts.
  • Students visiting Yu Garden in Shanghai, a garden complex originally built in the Ming Dynasty (1559 AD).
  • Visit to Foxconn electronics factory in Shanghai.
  • Visit to Foxconn electronics factory in Shanghai.
  • Visit to Foxconn electronics factory in Shanghai.
  • Visit to Foxconn electronics factory in Shanghai.
  • Group dinner with students and faculty from Jiao Tong University, Tacoma Community College and Highline College.
  • Jewish Refugees Museum in Shanghai.
  • Visit to the fruit wholesale market in Shanghai – including apples from Washington state.
  • Guest lecture on Chinese art at Jiao Tong University.
  • Guest lecture on Chinese art at Jiao Tong University.
  • Highline students and faculty visit the Bund, with the modern Pudong skyline visible across the river.
  • Workers at the fruit wholesale market in Shanghai.
  • Workers packing orders at an upscale market in Shanghai. Students visited as a part of day following Washington apples through the supply chain.
  • Shanghai Tower in Pudong, the second tallest building in the world.

Upcoming Study Abroad Opportunities

Hybrid Study Abroad Opportunity, Vietnam 2023 

OVERVIEW

Supply chains have never been more visible than during the last two years of the pandemic. Vietnam has become one of the more dynamic economies and a key part of global supply chains. Come and join us to learn about both Vietnam and supply chains in our Hybrid Study Abroad program. You will participate in two virtual workshops with experts, students, and business people from both Vietnam and Washington state. Participants in the workshops will have the opportunity to join a study abroad trip to Vietnam in September 2023, as well as trips to key companies using the global supply chain in Washington State.

During the trip to Vietnam, you will have the opportunity to meet with Vietnamese student peers, build your network with business people and learn about the culture, politics, and economy of Vietnam. Please note: the study abroad trip will be dependent on the lifting of international travel restrictions to/from Vietnam.

ESTIMATED COST

There is a $500 fee to participate in the Follow the Supply Chain Study Abroad Program due on May 11, 2023. For that low price, the cost of your airplane ticket, lodging, most meals and ground transportation will all be covered. We are especially interested in students with limited international travel experience. Act now and discover the world.

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM TIMELINE

  • Virtual programming to help participants learn about global supply chains
    and Vietnam’s culture, economy and political landscape: Thursday, April 27
    and Thursday, May 11, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
  • Tours of Washington State companies: Mid to late August
  • Trip to Vietnam: September 1 – 9, 2023

PROGRAM APPLICATION

In-Person Study Abroad Application can be found here.

Recent Study Abroad Opportunities

Short-Term Study Abroad, Vietnam 2019

From September 5-15th, four Highline College students joined with twelve other students from Tacoma Community College, North Seattle College, and Wenatchee Valley College to participate in a short term study abroad trip. The theme of the trip was “Follow the Supply Chain” and the students visited a number of different organizations in both Washington state and Vietnam in order to develop a better understanding of what happens with global trade. Be sure to checkout the Global Programs News section for an overview of what the experience entailed.

Short-Term Study Abroad, China 2017

In September 2017, Highline College joined with Tacoma Community College for a short term study abroad trip that provided a survey of the global economy through the lens of the emerging market of China. This trip lasted for 10 days, and provided students with the opportunity to learn more about economics, global trade, and international relations. For a picture overview of this experience, please flip through the photo slide show at the top of this web page.