The world still awaits! Learn more about Education Abroad's new international programs and the approaching application deadlines.
Students explore Rome during a Global Seminar. Photo courtesy of Ethan Harrold.
听Oaxaca, Mexico May 14鈥�28 听Apply by Feb. 15
Learn about the impressive history of the peoples of Mexico prior to colonization by visiting ancient archaeological sites, including ongoing excavation and research of a 1,200-year-old city. Discover the diverse cultures of the Zapotec, Mixtec, and Chatino peoples of Oaxaca, Mexico. Study with Professor Arthur Joyce, whose research focuses on the pre-Columbian peoples of Mesoamerica particularly surrounding issues of power, political dynamics and landscape.听
听Oslo & Bergen, Norway May 31鈥揓une 15听听Apply by Feb. 15
Spend the summer听in Norway! Earn 3 credits in two weeks and explore Norwegian culture and history through museums, concerts and castles. Experience stunning geography in a cross-country train ride and participate in the famous Bergen International Festival. Study with Nordic studies expert Professor Tamar Larsen, who spent eight years living in Norway and who has spent five years teaching Modern Nordic Culture at CU.
听Rome, Italy May 11鈥�24 听Apply by Feb. 15
Explore the ancient city of Rome in a two-week Maymester program and fulfill an engineering humanities credit. Visit the Roman Forum, the Coliseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Sistine Chapel听and much more! Dive in depth to the history and culture of the city with Professor Paul Diduch, an expert of ancient philosophy.
听Athens, Greece May 24鈥揓une 15听 Apply by Feb. 15
Examine sports and the role of the athlete in the birthplace of the Olympic games. With activities ranging from guided tours of Athens' most famous spots to an optional surfing class, and excursions to Naxos and Santorini, you won't want to miss out on this unique opportunity! Study with听Nicholas Villanueva, director of the Critical Sports Studies certificate at CU.
听Arusha, Tanzania June 10鈥�26听 Apply by March 1
Students explore remote conservation areas around the Serengeti and coastal communities over three听weeks in Tanzania on this Education Abroad program. Learn more about indigenous peoples and conservation in one of the most beautiful and biologically important regions of the world, study political ecology, culture and development while living amongst indigenous groups such as the Maasai and Hadzabe people. This course has CU approvals for A&S gen ed social science, engineering, anthropology, environmental studies, geography听and more!
听痴颈谤迟耻补濒听听May 9鈥�26 听Apply by March 1
Immerse yourself in conservation biology from the comfort of your home and earn four credits in two and a half weeks in this virtual Global Seminar. Learn about Brazil's other tropical forest鈥攖he Atlantic Forest, a threatened center of faunal and floral biodiversity. Participate in individual and group projects related to on-going, fully operational wildlife and landscape conservation programs, coupled with sociobaby直播app development. Daily synchronous class sessions will connect you with IP脢's research programs in the Pontal do Paranapanema region of western S茫o Paulo state, Igua莽u Falls National Park (Brazil), and other sites throughout Brazil. Guest lecturers will be IP脢 research scientists and government environmental agency personnel. Study with Timothy Kittel, who has more than听35 years of professional experience in global comparative ecosystem and climate geography.
听Dakar, Senegal May 7鈥�28 听Apply by March 1
Spend May differently this year and travel to Dakar, Senegal, for a three-week, 3-credit course! Explore social justice and global development in the context of Senegal's rich cultural heritage while collaborating with a Senegalese activist theater troupe. Discover this vibrant capital city which sits at a geographic, cultural and linguistic crossroads and听 is deeply immersed in global histories of African, Islamic and Francophone cultures. Learn from Professor Brian Valente-Quinn, who has conducted extensive fieldwork in Senegal specifically about theater. No language background required.
听Rome, Italy May 15鈥揓une 25听 Apply by March 1
Experience the history and architecture of Rome and get 9 credits in this six-week program. This ancient city with thousands of years of architectural history provides a fascinating case study for students interested in urban planning, architecture听and site analysis. Grab your sketchbook and gelato for an unforgettable experience. Study with CU Professor Marianne Holbert, a licensed architect, and Antonella De Michelis of ACCENT International in Rome.
As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic together, Education Abroad is here to support students and remains steadfast in our mission of providing CU Boulder students with access to an extensive portfolio of high-impact programs abroad to promote academic, personal, and professional growth in a safe environment. Visit the for more information.
