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The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

LRCCD's Study Abroad program will land in France for the Spring 2025 semester. (Photo by Abigail Harless)

LRCCD Offers Study Abroad Trip to France

Abigail Harless, Social Media Editor September 23, 2024

Gray skies and rain that drizzles. Wind that shakes the branches and fog that hides the lights. Except instead of being stuck in Monday traffic, the view consists of architectures of Giotto, Baroque sculptures...

The next study abroad semester takes place in London, with the trip taking place from Sept. 5 to Dec. 6. (Photo by Joseph Bianchini)

LRCCD to offer study abroad program

Joseph Bianchini, Opinion Editor May 7, 2024

The Los Rios Community College District offers a study abroad program, where students can knock out some credits while experiencing a different culture across the Atlantic Ocean. “Whatever makes you...

Behavioral and social sciences professor Bill Wrightson gives a presentation about the study abroad program to Florence, Italy during a college hour at American River College on Feb. 7, 2019. (Photo by Hameed Zargry)

Study abroad program offers enriching opportunities

Hameed Zargry March 6, 2019

The Los Rios Study Abroad Program at American River College held a presentation to explain the classes, requirements and trip information to interested students applying for the summer and fall semesters...

Students have the opportunity to take their studies abroad to Florence, Italy and London, England. (Photo illustration by Tracy Holmes)

Students can earn class credits in other countries

Imani Smith September 23, 2018

American River College’s study abroad program is now accepting applications for the 2019 spring semester trip to Florence, Italy. According to those who have participated in the program, studying...

Psychology professor Mark Stewart presents to the audience about studying abroad in London during summer of 2018 at American River College on Feb. 1 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Alondra Botello)

ARC college hour offers the chance to study in London

Alondra Botello February 12, 2018

In a previous version, the Current incorrectly referred to Kristina Casper-Denman as Kristina Casper-Denmark. On Feb. 1, Raef Hall became home to a group of eager students looking to spend a semester...

ARC to host college hour about studying abroad

ARC to host college hour about studying abroad

Alondra Botello January 31, 2018

American River College students interested in studying abroad will have an opportunity to spend a semester in Florence or London this year. An informational meeting will be held this Thursday in Raef...

Members of the Funeral Services Department at American River College sit at a booth for “Welcome Day,” on Sept. 7, 2017. (Photo by Hannah Yates)

Welcome Day showcases opportunities on campus

Hannah Yates September 19, 2017

American River College hosted its semi-annual, “Welcome Day” on Sept. 7 in the Student Center Quad on campus. Clubs and various school departments all gathered to greet both incoming and returning...

Flyers and handouts for the Barcelona study aborad program on display during a College Hour on Feb. 2, 2017 at ARC. The program takes place in Fall 2017 and applications are open now. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Explore the culture of Barcelona while getting credits

T.J. Martinez February 7, 2017

During ARC’s College Hour, which was held February 2, professor Steve James shared information in regards to the college’s study abroad program in Barcelona, Spain.                        James,...

Flyers and handouts for the Barcelona study aborad program on display during a College Hour on Feb. 2, 2017 at ARC. The program takes place in Fall 2017 and applications are open now. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer”

T.J. Martinez February 7, 2017

During ARC’s College Hour, which was held February 2, professor Steve James shared information in regards to the college’s study abroad program in Barcelona, Spain.                        James,...

Professor Bill Wrightson and past students talk about their experiences in Florence, Italy during a College Hour on Nov. 17, 2016. Wrightson was explaining the study abroad program for next year when they go back to Italy. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

ARC presents Study Abroad college hour

Cierra Quintana November 28, 2016

ARC and UNITE hosted “Study Abroad” located in Raef Hall on Thursday. The program opened up with William Wrightson, the head director of Study Abroad. Study Abroad was introduced to Los Rios...

The Colosseum in Rome is one of the many places students can visit while studying abroad. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Nanfria)

ARC offers students the chance to travel to Florence and London this summer

Joe Padilla, Tracy Mapes, and Allante Morris February 2, 2016

By Allante Morris, Joe Padilla and Tracy Mapes For any student who has wanted to travel, their chance is now is your chance as American River College’s study abroad program is traveling to London...

Students from the American River College Study Abroad course HIST 399: Italian History and Culture, pose on a rock in Greece during their stay in summer 2015. Studying abroad can open up many opportunities for students to experience different cultures. (Photo Courtesy of Ashley Nanfria)

Opinion: Students should explore study abroad opportunities

Emily Thompson and Ashley Nanfria November 30, 2015

A previous version of this story falsely reported that the students were sitting on a rock in Italy. They were in fact in Greece. Studying abroad is a life-changing opportunity that benefits not only...

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