Northwest Arkansas Community College
University Information
NorthWest Arkansas Community College was founded in 1989 and is a comprehensive, public two-year college that serves and strengthens the community through learning for living. NWACC's service area is defined by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education as Benton and Washington counties in extreme northwest Arkansas. The commitment of NWACC to life-long learning can be seen in the quality of instruction it offers, and the variety of programs it has designed to move students into the job market in a minimum amount of time, enrich people's lives, and prepare them to further their education.
We currently have 3 Faculty-Led Study Abroad trips which range from 8 to 30 days depending on the selection. Current locations include: Germany; Greece; and Italy. We also have Sponsorship Programs with International Studies Abroad and University Studies Abroad Consortium. Interested Applicants please visit: https://www.nwacc.edu/web/studyabroad/
Important Dates and Deadlines
Applications are now being accepted for Study Abroad!!!
Deadline for Faculty-Led Trips is February 15th each year. All trips currently happen over Summer semester.
Payment Deadline is always March 31st of the year you are going abroad.
"That it's important to bring good walking shoes and it's best to immerse myself in the culture, no holding back and merely observing."
Denise Nemec Northwest Arkansas Community College
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Kristen Stalder Northwest Arkansas Community College
"It was completely worthwhile and different from my last experience when I lived on the island of Sicily. This place ( Siena ) is full of so much culture, history, safety and uniqueness that I can’t sum it up in a few words or sentences."
A student Northwest Arkansas Community College
"I am stronger than I thought and still capable of learning and adapting."
Carrie Siegfried-Haase Northwest Arkansas Community College
"I learned more about the culture and was able to experience so much not available in the U.S."
Miranda Morgan Northwest Arkansas Community College
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Katelin Johnson Northwest Arkansas Community College
"I learned how to be independent. Meeting new people is not an easy thing for me but this gave me the chance to become better at that. It was worth it. "
A student Northwest Arkansas Community College
"I learned an entire new culture and lifestyle. This was very worthwhile. "
A student Northwest Arkansas Community College
"I got to learn more dept about the Greek history. It's much better hearing stories and facts from locals rather than a book and it is much better seeing the ruins in person with my own eyes rather than just pictures. "
A student Northwest Arkansas Community College
"I learned so much and couldn’t believe how interesting it was! It was very worth my while! I learned to be more out going to not be shy and explore and so much about the Greek culture "
Paloma Northwest Arkansas Community College
"Oh yes. I feel more human. I learned that history is physical and embodied; standing in the sites of antiquity was an experience more powerful than the most well-written textbook. I gained a deep reverence for the lands and waters of Greece, its people and its cultural depths. I gained new subjects of philosophical reflection an..."
Taylor Lomas Northwest Arkansas Community College
"choose your roommates well. of course i loved every bit."
isabelle clark Northwest Arkansas Community College
"I gained more knowledge about the kind of person I am and I learned how important it is to appreciate other people's way of life and not think that yours is better. "
A student Northwest Arkansas Community College
"I learned much about the culture, the people, its traditions. I would do it all over again if I could."
Luan Northwest Arkansas Community College
"I learned about cultural differences. What it's like to enter into another country and the bravery it takes. I also am extremely experienced in the ways of transportation now!"
A student Northwest Arkansas Community College
"Was able to see the world through a diffent set of eyes. It's really worth going."
Juan Aldaco Northwest Arkansas Community College
"I learned a lot about what it means to do field work, and the kind of work that people do when conducting research. I feel that I now have a deeper understanding of the field I am entering."
A student Northwest Arkansas Community College
"I learned a great deal about the history of Greece. "
Regina Northwest Arkansas Community College
"I learned that I am not a fan of museums."
A student Northwest Arkansas Community College
"The program gave plenty of insight on Greek culture and history. I learned more about myself on the trip than academic aspects. "
A student Northwest Arkansas Community College
"I learned at lot about ancient greek civilizations"
A student Northwest Arkansas Community College
"I learn life lessons when it came to traveling. I really had to think on my feet and know exactly where to go and how to get there because it's not like you can call a friend to pick you up. I gained skills that I can use for the rest of my life."
Kristi B Northwest Arkansas Community College
"Definitely worthwhile. It opened my eyes to a whole different world that I didn't really acknowledge was in existence until I went there myself. "
Valeria R Northwest Arkansas Community College
"I made so many friends and now feel like any thing is possible!"
Julia Ayala Northwest Arkansas Community College
"Very worthwhile!"
DeAnne Witherspoon Northwest Arkansas Community College
