Study Abroad

LBCC currently offers four study abroad experiences as a member of the Oregon International Education Consortium (OIEC). The Consortium selects faculty and students to participate in it's study abroad programs. The Consortium consists of 7 Community Colleges in Oregon including:

The OIEC works with the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS), an international organization. They locate housing, purchase airline tickets, arrange for classrooms and fieldtrips, supply health insurance, and act as on site advisors. For more information, contact Kim in Admissions at (541) 917-4847 or  kim.sullivan@linnbenton.edu. 
Study abroad students are technically students with AIFS, but they receive credit through Linn-Benton Community College. 

Study Abroad Programs

  • Four Weeks in Costa Rica
    Study Spanish during a two-week homestay and earn 4 transfer credits; then earn another 4 credits in two weeks of field biology at mountainous Ecolodge San Luis, at La Selva in the lowland tropical forest, and at Cabo Blanco on the Pacific coast.

  • Two Weeks in Mexico
    Four credits of immersion Spanish study in the charming highland capital city of Guanajuato.  The 2009 program has been cancelled due to low registration.  Please click on the link to review tentative dates and costs for 2010.

  • Spring Quarter in Paris
    This program was canceled in 2009 due to low registration two years in a row.  Therefore, for 2010, OIEC has planned the Spring Quarter in London, below.

  • Spring Quarter in London
    Study in the exciting and beautiful British capital, rich in art, music, theater and history.  LBCC, as a member of the Oregon International Education Consortium, offers a 10-week program with tours, culture class, and several academic courses in history, literature and creative writing.  Application deadline December 9, 2009. 

  • Fall Quarter in Florence
    Enjoy a European experience in the heart of a Renaissance city while pursuing your community college education. 

  • Gilman International Scholarship Program
    Up to $5,000 is available to students who are currently receiving a Pell Grant for their education at COCC.  Application deadline for the Spring 2010 program in London is October 6, 2009, with notification in early December.


ADA Accommodations:
International trips are open to all students who meet the academic prerequisites and financial obligations. LBCC cannot guarantee that all trips to other countries will be accessible to every person with a disability. If you have a disability that may have an impact on your ability to fully participate in a trip, you must contact the LBCC Office of Disability Services Coordinator to discuss your needs. Advanced planning is critical. Physical accommodations and/or access to some venues will vary or may be non-existent in other countries. In addition, the nature of your disability may present accommodation barriers that could prevent you from participating in a particular trip. You must be prepared to provide documentation of your disability to ODS. You can find more information on this topic at: Additional Study Abroad Information:
Scholarship information for undergraduates: http://www.iie.org/gilman
GSM Cell Phone Rental: http://www.mobal.com