Learning Outside the Classroom

Expand your horizons by enrolling in a variety of Study Abroad programs offered by NHCC and Minnesota State colleges. You will get to earn college credits while immersing yourself in a different culture and unique part of the world. Programs consist of a variety of diverse, exciting experiences including:

• Modern language programs
• Study abroad
• Globally connected classrooms
• International internships
• Study-travel courses

And more!
 
 

We understand that not all knowledge is gained inside the classroom. Towards this end, NHCC offers real college credits for students who can demonstrate equivalent college-level knowledge and skills from prior learning experiences which may include knowledge gained from:

• Work
• Seminars/Workshops/Training
• Non-credit college courses
• Independent study
• Military service
• Community/Volunteer activities
• Hobbies

Service Learning integrates academic study with valuable community service and advocates volunteerism toward positive social causes. Faculty who make service a part of the curriculum and community organizations who provide a learning outlet, team up to provide students with healthy opportunities to develop skills while contributing to their communities. Benefits include:

Getting valuable, work related experience and building your resume
Improving your community and helping others
Valuable networking opportunities and improving communication skills
Developing skills and exploring career choices
Completing applications for job shadowing, internships, or employment opportunities
Gaining valuable references
 

First Year Experience (FYE) is a multi-option program designed for any student transitioning into college. Whether you’re coming to NHCC straight from high school, the workforce, or anywhere else, this learning experience is meant to help you make the most of your time here. FYE includes:

FYE Course including group activities, guest speakers & more
Workshop Series
Career Development/Exploration and Planning Course

Get the opportunity to work closely with faculty members on engaging undergraduate research projects and enhance your hands-on learning, discovery, collaboration, critical thinking and teamwork skills. Projects can take a variety of forms such as field or lab research, interviewing, writing, archiving, art, interpretive plays. Categories of research projects include:

• Mentorship - Student work is done in collaboration with faculty
• Originality - Research generated is original to the student
• Acceptable Methods - Generally accepted methods of creation used in academic discipline
• Result Dissemination  - Work formatted in a final form to be shared and reviewed by others