Colby Programs Abroad

Colby College currently manages study abroad programs in Dijon, France; Salamanca, Spain; and St. Petersburg, Russia. The program in Dijon is run by a resident director, chosen from the Waterville campus, who lives and works on-site on a rotating basis. Colby in Salamanca is run by a single faculty member and associate director on a permanent basis. Colby in St. Petersburg is managed by an on-site director and closely supervised by a Colby faculty from the Department of Russian. All programs are overseen by the Office of Off-Campus Study at Colby College.

Colby programs abroad seek to maximize student integration with the host communities. Where feasible, Colby arranges housing with local host families. However, the reality of housing, logistics and cultural practices vary from one site to another. Where homestays are not possible, Colby arranges dorm or apartment style accommodations in accordance with local standards. Only on the junior integrated program with the University of Salamanca are students permitted to seek their own housing, and they are required to live with Spanish students.

Additionally, Colby programs abroad, through the resident directors, arrange a variety of cultural activities during the course of the academic term. These activities generally include regional excursions, attendance at musical or theatrical performances, and dining opportunities.

If your son or daughter is participating in or is interested in one of Colby's programs in Dijon, France, Salamanca, Spain, or St Petersburg, Russia, please consult the Colby program information.  If you have concerns about safety and security, you can view a variety of documents, including Colby's emergency plan, that will provide information on how we handle situations of potential risk.

Please refer to the Colby Programs website for more information.