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Faculty-Led

Visit the stunning sites of Paris while gaining a better understanding of the French culture, history, and society through cultural visits in the city.

Faculty-Led

Delve into the realms of learning and community service in this spring break program. Travel to the capital city of San Jose, the cloud forests of Monteverde, and the beach of Playa Flamingo participating in service learning projects and group activities.

Faculty-Led

Greenlee students will produce blog content that tells the story of the agri-tourism industry in Costa Rica. You will conduct interviews and capture written, photo, video, and/or audio content of their experiences while in country.

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Learn about about smallholder women’s struggles to cope with culture, climate change, and market accessibility in rural Nepal while exploring the county’s beautiful mountainous landscape.

Explore the countries of Poland, Latvia, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Armenia, and Uzbekistan through our partners at SRAS, and choose from a variety of program topics including Russian language, Safety and Security, Central Asian Studies, Politics, and more. Multiple terms and flexible dates available.

Faculty-Led

Investigate the impact of Berlin’s tech industry on artistic cultures of Berlin, ranging from electronic music to public art. Exploring galleries and attending musical events, you will experience a hands-on approach to the course topic of “German Studies,” discovering what has made Berlin a hub for artistic and technological transformation in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Faculty-Led

The Cantamus Choir travels to different locations in Europe during the summer. Check the application page to see the most updated information.

Faculty-Led

Live in Paris, discover the major sites of France, visit five fascinating French regions, and explore the French lifestyle beyond the cliché.

Faculty-Led

Explore Portugal, the oldest nation-state in Europe, a land of rich history, diverse culture, and scenic landscapes. Travel to three different cities and visit medieval castles, cathedrals, monasteries and more. Be inspired by the unique Portuguese traditions, hospitality, and lifestyle!

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Explore Taiwan’s vibrant history, dynamic economy, and diverse society! You will get a firsthand look at how this subtropical island civilization harmoniously blends traditional customs with contemporary innovations.

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Take part in experiential tropical forest and marine ecosystem biology and interact with skilled local guides. Expand your cultural learning with interactions with Belizean groups, including Garifuna people.

Snorkel the second largest barrier reef in the world! (only second to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia)

Language

Expand your German language skills by attending the Goethe-Institut in Germany. This Institut is active around the world as the official cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany, and has 14 institutes in Germany where students can take German Language courses (at all levels).

Faculty-Led

Study leadership theories and practices in a global setting and meet with local and national government officials, business leaders and non-government agency staff members. Learn about Nordic history and culture by exploring Stockholm – its museums, historical landmarks, shops and neighborhoods – and surrounding Nordic cities.

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This 10 day program will focus on media coverage of the Iowa State – Kansas State football game in Dublin, Ireland in 2025. You will produce social-media content about the game and the experiences of the athletes, band members, and fans.

Faculty-led

Immerse yourself in local Nepali communities for 3 weeks, engaging with families, farmers, businesses, and NGOs by doing fieldwork. Then go on an excursion to the UN Women’s Office in Thailand to meet with UN officials and study policy engagement.

Faculty-Led

The Iowa State Singers travel to different locations in Europe during the summer. Check the application page to see the most updated information.

Language, Faculty-Led

This experiential learning opportunity spans two weeks in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica, where you will study medical Spanish and get shadowing opportunities in health facilities. Students on this program must have completed or tested out of the 2000-level Spanish courses at Iowa State.

Language, Faculty-Led

This 6 week LAS summer program is led by ISU faculty, and you will study with other ISU students at Universidad de Valencia.

Students from ALL majors and colleges may elect coursework in Spanish, the biological sciences, business, math, and psychology.

Courses will be offered based on student needs and in conjunction with major or minor requirements.

Faculty-Led

The ISU Wind Ensemble travels to different locations in Europe during the summer. Check the application page to see the most updated information.

Faculty-Led

Discover internationally renowned Irish literature while traveling around the country of Ireland and enjoying Irish music in its traditional environment. Express the creative writer within through development of original fiction, nonfiction, or poetry works while traveling around Ireland from Dublin to Sligo through County Clare to the Ring of Kerry, the Aran Islands, and the Dingle Peninsula, home of Ireland’s highest mountain and Fungi the dolphin.

Faculty-Led

Study the advent of the republican form of government while exploring the city of Rome. Visit the Colosseum and Forum, the Vatican, other notable basilicas, the Pantheon, and more! Additional excursions to Florence and Pompeii.

Faculty-Led

The 3-week Roman Italy program takes place in Rome, its environs, and the Bay of Naples. Our classrooms are some of the most famous museums and archaeological sites in the world: the Forum Romanum, Vatican Museums, Hadrian’s Villa at Tivoli, Pompeii, and many others.

Language

This is a Summer OR Winter Break program designed for students at any level of Spanish to improve proficiency. While the primary program is 3-weeks (4 credits) or 6-weeks long (8 credits), it is possible to study for as many weeks you like.

The learning continues with your host family and as you discover Costa Rica on excursions and adventures.

Explore the countries of Poland, Latvia, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Armenia, and Uzbekistan through our partners at SRAS, and choose from a variety of program topics including Russian language, Safety and Security, Central Asian Studies, Politics, and more. Multiple terms and flexible dates available.

Language

Study Chinese language while exploring famous Taiwan attractions, and experience the Taiwan local culture. Taiwan is a small, volcanic island, which means travelers will never be too far from either towering mountain ranges or gorgeous beaches along the ocean.

Faculty-Led

Study sustainability with about 40 students from Germany and the United States. Faculty members from all universities will present seminars and workshops on problem-solving strategies in intercultural communication, environment, sustainability, and digital transformation. There will be team-building activities, excursions, reflections, hiking, shopping, and more.

Language, Faculty-Led

Take an intensive 3-week Italian language and culture class and participate in afternoon/evening excursions to observe and participate in cultural, literary, historical, culinary, sociological, artistic expressions of “place” as defined by the Italian people of this region.

Faculty-Led

Visit the stunning sites of Paris while gaining a better understanding of the French culture, history, and society through cultural visits in the city.

Faculty-Led

In this program, you will gain firsthand exposure to an emerging economy in the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates has always been at the forefront of economic diversification. The country has the second largest economy in the Arab world and, more recently, has been attracting foreign direct investment. Tourism remains one of the main sources of revenue in the UAE although the country has also started focusing on creating a knowledge-based economy.

Language

This is a Summer OR Winter Break program designed for students at any level of Spanish to improve proficiency. While the primary program is 3-weeks (4 credits) or 6-weeks long (8 credits), it is possible to study for as many weeks you like.

The learning continues with your host family and as you discover Costa Rica on excursions and adventures.

Faculty-Led

Leadership at Sea offers a unique experience of sailing in the Bahamas aboard the tall ship Liberty Clipper. Week one is spent on the island meeting with government officials and University of Bahamas students. Week two includes a week-long exploration of the Bahamas Islands aboard the Liberty Clipper. The sea itinerary includes exploring small islands/towns, kayaking, snorkeling, and small craft sailing.

Faculty-Led

You will spend 10 days exploring Cape Town, South Africa learning about the country’s rich history, including post-apartheid reconciliation and becoming a famous international tourism hot spot. Students must be members of the BOLD or STEM Scholars Learning Communities to apply.

Faculty-Led

Learn about about smallholder women’s struggles to cope with culture, climate change, and market accessibility in rural Nepal while exploring the county’s beautiful mountainous landscape.

Explore the countries of Poland, Latvia, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Armenia, and Uzbekistan through our partners at SRAS, and choose from a variety of program topics including Russian language, Safety and Security, Central Asian Studies, Politics, and more. Multiple terms and flexible dates available.

Language

This semester or academic year Iowa State program is a favorite among Spanish minors and majors, allowing you, in just one semester, to complete a minor in Spanish, or half a Spanish major! Students at the advanced level of Spanish (3000-level) and above may participate in this immersive Spanish program. Several excursions and activities are included in the program fee, and you get to truly experience Spanish culture, living with a welcoming Spanish host family.

Faculty-Led

In addition to attending classes that focus on Renaissance art history, literature and food and culture, you will take an intensive Italian language course with additional Italian lessons throughout the semester. Classes will take place in the historic city center but many class sessions will also take place outside of the traditional classroom, including trips to Florence, Siena, Rome and other towns closer to Urbino.

Language

Expand your German language skills by attending the Goethe-Institut in Germany. This Institut is active around the world as the official cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany, and has 14 institutes in Germany where students can take German Language courses (at all levels).

Padagogische Hochschule offers practice-orientated courses in German or English, internship possibilities in the education sector, personal and individual support through the International Office, approachable and helpful lecturers, a guaranteed room in the student dorm, a beautiful scenery with a charming medieval town – and the vibrant capital city of Stuttgart on your doorstep.

Explore the countries of Poland, Latvia, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Armenia, and Uzbekistan through our partners at SRAS, and choose from a variety of program topics including Russian language, Safety and Security, Central Asian Studies, Politics, and more. Multiple terms and flexible dates available.

CEDEI’S Semester in the Andes combines quality academic content with an extended intercultural and language experience. Live and study in Cuenca, Ecuador, while also traveling to some of South America’s must-see sites: Machu Picchu, the Galapagos Islands and the Amazon Rainforest!

The University of Limerick (UL) was established in 1972 and is an internationally focused university with over 11,000 students and 1,300 staff. UL has a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship. Students in the STEM and Computer Science areas have a variety of coursework options here.