Student Life
Study Abroad
Study Abroad with CF and experience learning in a whole new way! Study the arts of foreign cultures, practice a new language with native speakers, examine exotic ecosystems in the field, prepare to be competitive in the global marketplace, or learn more about your own national heritage through the CF Study Abroad program.
Learn While You Travel.
CF provides students with educational travel opportunities both domestic and abroad. CF faculty bring their expertise to each trip and collaborate with the Study Abroad Association to create exceptional and unique learning opportunities. Program trips vary in length. Education is the focus of CF Study Abroad but fun and adventure are also central to each program.
Programs typically include all accommodations, all ground transportation, full time local guides, 24/7 on-ground emergency support, traveler’s health insurance and liability insurance, plus tips and gratuities. Some to all meals may be covered depending on trip. Roundtrip airfare is NOT included.
Trip Eligibility
- 18 years or older on the departure date of travel or travel with a parent or guardian
- In possession of a current passport. Students required to purchase a U.S. passport at least five months prior to travel.
- Registration through the Study Abroad Association (see instructions below).
- Community members are welcome to attend the trip provided that they follow the CF code of conduct.
Current Trips
Enrollment is now closed. Check back later for upcoming trips.
Costa Rica
March 15 – 20, 2026
Focus:
Service Learning
Program Price: TBA
Program Highlights:
Turtle Conservation Service Project
Traditional Caribbean Cooking Lesson
Cahuita National Park Walking Tour
Bribri Indigenous Community Visit
And More!
Austria
May 5 – 12,
2026
Focus:
Music Heritage
Program Price: TBA
Program Highlights:
Walking Tours of Vienna and Salzburg
Visit Mozart’s Birthplace Museum
Attend a Classical Concert in Vienna
Free Time in Both Cities
And More!
Spain
May 18 –
June 15, 2026
Focus: Spanish Language Immersion
Program Price: TBA
Program Highlights:
Tapas Tour in Madrid
Day Trips to Malaga and Granada
Flamenco Dance Class
Cooking Class
And More!
Apply for aid
Scholarship Opportunities
Study Abroad may have funding available for upcoming trips. To be considered for a scholarship, students must have filled out a FAFSA for the current academic year and also must provide a 1-2 paged essay describing how the quality of the student’s college education will benefit from participating in studying abroad. Students in financial need will receive priority but all students are encouraged to apply.
Next Steps
Embrace Your Inner Traveler
If you’re ready to participate in one of these exciting trips, then apply now!
- Contact Jean Scheppers at scheppej@cf.edu to fill out enrollment form.
- Once you are enrolled, you will receive instructions on how to pay online.
- Complete an eligibility interview with the Study Abroad coordinator prior to trip.
- Don’t forget to apply for a scholarship using the link above.
- Pay the required deposit by the deadline and turn in any necessary documentation.
- Apply for a U.S. passport immediately if you don’t already have one. Turn in a copy of your passport photo page to scheppej@cf.edu.
- Prior to departure, you will participate a detailed orientation meeting.
Contact CF Study Abroad
Have questions before you apply? Interested in funding a scholarship for students to travel? We’re here to help!
Contact Jean Scheppers at scheppej@cf.edu.