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Central Piedmont 2025 Summer Study Abroad Programs Released

Central Piedmont Community College’s Summer 2025 Study Abroad Programs are here to make your dream of exploring new cultures a reality! These life-changing experiences are open to students from all programs of study.

Here’s everything you need to know about the exciting destinations on deck this summer:

Deadline to apply: Thursday, January 30
Pro tip: Don’t wait—spots fill up fast.

Florence, Italy: May 21 – June 3
Why go? Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Florence.
What you’ll study: Music, art, architecture, history, and culture.
Your guide: Central Piedmont’s talented musician and faculty member, Stephanie Lawrence-White.
Course: Music 110 or associated CCE course.
Bonus: Two weeks in one of the world’s most stunning cities.

UK & Romania: May 26 – June 6
Why go? Step into the pages of Dracula and explore the places that inspired one of the most famous gothic novels ever written.
Where you’ll go: Whitby, England and Sighisoara, Sibiu, Brasov, and Bran, Romania.
What you’ll study: The intersection of history and legend through the lens of Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula.
Your guide: Humanities Faculty Chris Brawley and Bram Stoker’s great-grandnephew (yes, really!).
Course: Humanities 130 or associated CCE course.
Bonus: Experience castles and creepy cool history.

Japan: June 19 – 30
Why go? Dive into the vibrant culture and history of Japan while exploring breathtaking cities like Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo.
What you’ll study: Japanese culture, with a focus on Japanese Warlords in Modern Media.
Your guides: Princess Small and Allan DiDonato.
Course: HUM 120 Cultural Studies or associated CCE course.
Bonus: Sushi, samurai, and stunning cityscapes.

How to Apply:
Interested? Contact the Center for Global Engagement to learn more or discuss your options.

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