Study Abroad Program

Earn General Education “Scientific Reasoning” Credits for Tropical Field Studies ENV120

Open to all BHCC Students with 6 or more earned credits. No science prerequisites required.

For more information, contact Professor Robert Steeper at rsteeper@bhcc.edu 

HUM 500: Civically Engaged Transmedia Storytelling: Migrant Identities, Palimpsest of Races in Europe   

Course Details

• Eligibility Requirements: ENG111, GPA 2.0 and above  
• Explore the academic opportunities at the university of Calabria, where the department of humanities is dedicated to providing students with essential resources for their educational journey.  

Career Opportunities 

This course is designed for students in english, performing arts, communication, visual arts, and social science. It's perfect for those aspiring to find employment or pursue higher education in the creative industries, including film and television, journalism, visual arts. performing arts, creative writing, game design, and social media content production.  

Course Focus 

• Explore leading industry storytelling practices  using digital and emerging technologies.
• Develop engaging multi-platform narrative experiences for diverse audiences.
• Learn how to harness real -life stories for entertainment, marketing, or social change. 

What You'll Experience

• Craft stories that seamlessly integrate written and visual language.
• A learning community model fulfilling all GenEd SLOAP requirements.
• Close collaboration with the university of Calabria humanities department.
• Study in southern Italy with a rich diversity of cultures and communities.

- enhance your educational and social skills while elevating civic engagement in your storytelling techniques and goals.

For more information contact Dr. Proshot Kalami, English and Performing Arts Department at pkalaml@bhcc.edu

Join Justice Kumahia and Dr.Franklyn Taylor Exploring Ghana. Introduction to Business (MAN111) 

Highlights of the Program: 

• Explore Management History, Decision Making, Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture within Business in Ghana." 
• Visit Ghana Stock Exchange, Ghana Commercial Bank, and 
  Ghana National Chamber of commerce  Immerse in entrepreneurial insights with a visit to AVIS Rent a Car, engage at Makola Market, and explore starting your own business 
• Investigate factors influencing global trade and their impact 
  on businesses. 
• Examine economic, legal-political, social, cultural, and technological barriers to international business. 

Study Abroad in Panama with Professor Carlos L. Maynard - Department of Behavioral Science/BSS & Global Learning & Training Project Manager Sasha Johnson - HOPE Initiative/Academic Support & Pathways

Program Details

• 3 Credit SOC 101 course    
• Focus Theme- A Cultural Place-Based Education Experience in Panama City    
• Eligibility Requirements-Prerequisite - Academic Reading Ill (ESL-098) or Integrated ELL Level Ill (ELL-103) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095) or exemption by placing into a higher-level course.

What You Will Experience

• You will engage directly with educational institutions and actively participate in educational excursions. 
• Your every experience will be deeply cultural, allowing you to leverage your preferred learning styles: visual, tactile, and engaged.
• You will apply sociological theory lenses and utilize data-gathering tools for a reflective and comprehensive note-taking practice.
• Throughout this study abroad experience, you will progress seamlessly from context to clarity, to categories, and ultimately to engaging with various communities.

Learning Activities

• Dive into Panama's Pulse: Explore demographic and cultural data of Panama, immersing yourself in the investigation techniques used by sociologists.
• Education Beyond Walls: Embark on field experiences at educational hubs and cultural gems like museums, art venues, and music/dance spaces. Uncover the historical sites that breathe life into Panama City. 
• Cultural Mirror: Discover the tapestry of similarities and differences between your own culture and the vibrant Panamanian way of life. 
• Local Dialogues: Engage in lively dialogues, informal conversations, and meaningful discussions with local Panamanians, gaining insights into the distinctive facets of their cultural experiences. 
• Sociology Unveiled: Immerse in orientation talks that unravel the sociological content, covering theory, research, culture, structures, stratification, and institutions within Panama. 
• Chronicles of Panama: Assemble your notes and synthesize observations, using a cultural lens to analyze insight gained from your unique experiences and reflect on your experiences by crafting a personal narrative that adds depth to your journey, Share your new-found knowledge and learning through a narrative upon your return. 

For More Information
Contact Professor Carlos L Maynard: clmaynar@bhcc.edu  
HOPE Training Project Manager Sasha Johnson: sm229737@bhcc.edu