跨文化经验

在教室里, you’ll learn the theory of culture. In the required cross-cultural experience (CCE) immersion, you’ll live it. Carroll offers a variety of opportunities allowing you to immerse yourself in another culture. 无论你走得近还是远, you’ll learn to see the world through someone else’s eyes 和 build underst和ing for people, places 和 ideas that are different from your own. Carroll is one of the few schools in the United States to require a credit-bearing, off-campus experience associated with its general education requirements.

为你的教育增值

在当今多元化和全球化的社会中, it’s critical for you to interact effectively with people who may be different from you, to communicate across national 和 cultural divides 和 to underst和 that our own worldview is not the only one. The ability to work with people from different cultures is one of the top skills employers are looking for in new graduates. Carroll’s program gives you an edge in a job market that is placing an increasing emphasis on cultural competency.

Studies show that students who have an international or cross-cultural experience are:

更有可能毕业

拥有更高的gpa

有更大的满足感他们选择的职业道路

海外教育排名前十

Carroll’s innovative cultural core programming continues to gain national recognition 和 adds valuable experience to your degree. 我们始终如一 排名前十 授予硕士学位的机构 国外的教育 参与. 卡罗尔是 listed fifth out of 3,000 accredited institutions by Institute of 国际 Education (IIE) for two years in a row.

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A group of female Carroll students exploring Florence, Italy

Innovative Curriculum That Maximizes the Value of Your General Education

作为先锋核心, every undergraduate student at Carroll will participate in a CCE as a requirement to graduate. The CCE requirement is completed in an off-campus setting 和 allows students to apply knowledge learned in previous cross-cultural classes through interactions with cultures other than their own. 有多种选择可供选择, including domestic 和 international locations, 2学分和4学分课程, 还有出国留学的选择. All CCEs have three key aspects: preparation, immersion 和 reflection.

准备

在教室里, students will learn about the country 和 culture they are visiting, as well as learn about how to work with those who are from different backgrounds 和 tips on how to be a responsible traveler.

浸

Students must have at least 60 hours of meaningful interaction with people from a culture other than their own. It is not enough for students to read about or observe other cultures—students will experience the culture.

反射

Students are expected to reflect on what they have experienced—usually through a written reflection; however, 很多学生都不止于此, 创建视频, 照片的文章, 艺术作品, 和演示.

Students exploring a frescoed European building

Choose an experience that speaks to you, regardless of your major.

Our CCE opportunities range from near to far, from Milwaukee to 东京和 numerous points in between. 我们的许多学生都选a 卡罗尔CCE课程， while others complete the CCE requirement through a 留学项目 under the supervision of a faculty member 和 the 全球教育办公室. Some credit-bearing practicums or internships can count toward the requirement as well. You’ll have the flexibility to embark upon a CCE that matches your interests 和 your budget. While most students opt to fulfill their CCE requirement through a Carroll course CCE , 留学项目s are a great 和 a surprisingly affordable option. At Carroll, the world truly is your classroom.

卡罗尔课程CCE选项

Carroll course CCEs are the most popular choice for students looking to fill their CCE requirement. These courses offer extensive preparation with a professor before students embark for off-campus cultural immersion.

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出国留学选择

Studying abroad is a great way to maximize your CCE while earning course credits towards your college degree. Short-term to year-long options are available.

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