Global Education: Study Abroad & International Conversations
Your education can take you many places, even across borders. You might build a career in a multinational corporation or explore your family’s roots.
Wherever you go from here, your work and your life are part of the great global currents that shape today’s world and your future.
Take this time to look around and find your place in that bigger picture:
- Study abroad and immerse yourself in another country.
- Talk in depth with someone from another part of the world.
- Make international connections through classes or a student club.
OCC's Conversation Partner Program
Conversation Partners
What if talking to people turns out to be your superpower? Almost every profession depends on strong communication skills.
When you talk regularly with someone who’s practicing their English, you help them succeed in classes and in life. And they help you flex your own powers of conversation.
Besides, it’s fun and friendly—and takes just a little of your time and attention. Build an international connection without leaving Oakland County.
Join the Conversation
Study Abroad
Spend a summer or a semester earning college credits while experiencing another country. Travel can fit into many programs and professions. Study abroad programs vary from term to term, but you might:
- Study West African literature at the University of Ghana
- Learn Spanish in Seville
- Explore County Kerry during a semester in Ireland
- Develop media skills over the summer in Toronto
You have options and support, including scholarships and other aid to help cover the costs.
Explore Your Options
Expand Your World
Learn a World Language
Broaden your global skills and perspective by taking world language classes. OCC offers classes in these languages:
Join the International Student Club
Open to all OCC student, the International Student Club works to build understanding, respect and goodwill. Follow us on:
Take Global Studies
The world keeps turning. Borders shift. People move. Business and technology change. History unfolds internationally in every field.
A change in power among medieval counts can shape international trade. The rise of a regional dialect can tell a story that stretches into the 21st century.
Take Global Studies courses that fit with your interests or your career plans, including:
- Economics
- Culinary Arts
- Homeland Security
- Science
- Health
- Environmental Studies
- Arts and culture
- Education
Participate in a Virtual Exchange
Many courses connect you with a class in another country each term, giving you the chance to learn alongside students from around the world.
Your future may include working for a multinational company, collaborating with global teammates, or visiting international sites and facilities. These classes help you build the skills and perspective needed for an internationally connected future.
If you’re interested in upcoming Virtual Exchange courses, contact Anthony Baracco.
See How Exchanges Work
Global Education News
The International Student Club's Annual Culture Fair
Student Organizations
Get involved and create connections during your time at OCC.
Find A Student Organization To Join
Contact Information
Sarah Lemelin
Phone: (248) 232-4096
Global Education Committee
- Sarah Lemelin, English as a Second Language Faculty and ICISP Representative | Auburn Hills Campus
- Sharon L. Korth, PhD, English Faculty and Technology Fellow | Auburn Hills Campus
- Eglee Rodriguez-Bravo, Spanish Faculty | Auburn Hills Campus
- Roxana Zuniga, Spanish Faculty | Orchard Ridge Campus
- Monika Oery, English as a Second Language Faculty | Royal Oak Campus
- Anthony Baracco, History Faculty | Orchard Ridge Campus