8 Summer Programs Abroad

1. Perspectives of Health & Human Culture
Locations: Reykjavik, Iceland and Kulusuk, Greenland
Explore volcano caves, the northern lights, and magnificent waterfalls and glaciers of Iceland. Then, step back in time in Greenland and travel with snowshoes, dog sleds, and boats. Learn about the culture of the two countries in the process!
2. Comparing Education: US and European Schools
Locations: Bregenz, Austria; Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland; Luxembourg City, Luxembourg; Paris, France
Travel and study in Europe to observe in schools, hear lectures and panel presentations by European educators, and visit European classrooms. Visit cultural sites to better understand the relationships between European communities and the schools that serve them.
3. Global Health in The Gambia
Locations: Banjul, The Gambia
Visit a variety of historical and cultural sites as well as hospitals, clinics and schools in the Gambia and learn about how these factors influence health care and promotion of health in Gambian children and adults.
4. Engineering in Europe
Locations: Vienna and Freudenau, Austria; Munich, Germany; Bratislava, Slovakia
Take engineering courses and spend time making site visits across Europe. Visits include: the BMW manufacturing plant, Volkswagen manufacturing plant, Spittelau Waste Incineration Plant, Belvedere Palace & Museum, and much more!
5. Miami University Kosovo
Locations: Various cities in Kosovo (and possibly trips to Serbia and Macedonia)
Learn about the history and politics of the region as well as the role of journalists in a democracy. Students will be placed in an internship in a field that interests them and will also have the opportunity to travel on the weekends.
6. London Interactive Design
Locations: London, United Kingdom
A cross-functional team of students from Engineering, Computing, Communication Design, Business, Interactive Media, etc. will apply design thinking in a real-world setting, develop new technology skills, and consultatively produce a new product design. This is a highly collaborative experience where you will work with client employees to learn about the evolving design and work culture in England.
7. Outdoor Leadership in New Zealand
Locations: Various cities across New Zealand
Explore the world-famous Fox Glacier, paddle your sea kayak through seal colonies off Abel Tasman, hike through tawny-toned hillsides and backpack through beautiful forests and mountains, all while focusing on leadership, outdoor education, outdoor skill development, and intercultural engagement.
8. Luxembourg Summer Experience
Locations: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Students at Miami's Luxembourg campus take Miami courses and have the ability to work toward their major and Miami plan requirements. Classes are Monday through Thursday, and Luxembourg's central location allows for easy travel across Europe.