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Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.

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Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.

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Spring 2025 Study Abroad

Central College students expand their knowledge and cultural experience through off-campus learning.
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Study Abroad - Apr 2

Students Study Abroad

Central College students are studying around the world this semester. Central supports off-campus programs around the world, and each academic major allows space for students to study abroad while earning credit toward a major, minor or core curriculum requirements.
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Study Abroad - 2024 Oct 14

Students Study Abroad

Central College students are studying around the world this semester. Central supports off-campus programs around the world, and each academic major allows space for students to study abroad while earning credit toward a major, minor or core curriculum requirements.
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Study Abroad - 2024 Mar 5

Students Study Abroad

Central College students studied around the world during fall semester. Central supports off-campus programs around the world, and each academic major allows space for students to study abroad while earning credit toward a major, minor or core curriculum requirements.
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Study Abroad - 2023 Nov 28

Students Study Abroad

Central College students studied around the world during spring semester. Central supports off-campus programs around the world, and each academic major allows space for students to study abroad while earning credit toward a major, minor or core curriculum requirements.
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Study Abroad - 2023 Jan 6

Students Study Abroad

Central College students studied around the world during fall semester. Central supports off-campus programs around the world, and each academic major allows space for students to study abroad while earning credit toward a major, minor or core curriculum requirements.
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Study Abroad - 2022 Oct 31

Central College Students Attend Peace Summit in Mexico

Five Central College students attended the 17th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, which was held Sept. 19-22 in Merida, Mexico.
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Study Abroad - 2019 Oct 11

Central College Students Study Abroad in Mexico Over Winter Break

10 Central College students participated in Language and Culture in the Yucatan Peninsula in Merida, Mexico, from Jan. 2-13. The one-credit study abroad course is open to all Spanish language levels and immerses students culturally and linguistically in classes and homestays. The curriculum weaves topics such as immigration, health care, tourism, history and business practices into daily lessons. Students develop an appreciation for the history, culture and customs of the Yucatan.
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Study Abroad - 2020 Feb 6

Central College Students Create New Research in Costa Rica

Seven Central College students embarked on the five-week trip to Costa Rica with faculty members Sara Shuger Fox and Oscar Reynaga this summer, pursuing research in environmental law, nutrition and health, biodiversity, family cultures and disaster response.
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Study Abroad - 2017 Aug 10

Students Study Abroad

Central College students studied around the world during fall semester. Central supports off-campus programs around the world, and each academic major allows space for students to study abroad while earning credit toward a major, minor or core curriculum requirements.
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Study Abroad - 2016 Sep 22

Students go abroad in summer

During summer, students pursue classes, internships and adventures from Mexico to London to Wales.
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Study Abroad - 2015 Jun 26

Local students studying abroad

Eighty-three Central College students will study abroad this spring.
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Study Abroad - 2014 Nov 25

Local students studying abroad

Twenty-four Central College students are currently studying abroad.
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Study Abroad - 2014 Nov 21

Local students accepted to Central College Abroad program

The following students were accepted to a Central College Abroad study abroad program for the spring 2012 semester:
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Study Abroad - 2012 May 8

Local students accepted to Central College Abroad program

The following students were accepted to a Central College Abroad study abroad program for the spring 2012 semester:
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Study Abroad - 2011 Oct 28
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