8 Winter Programs Abroad and Away

1. Integrating Spanish and Health in Costa Rica
Locations: Atenas & Nicoya, Costa Rica
Through service-learning, visits to local health centers, and studies in one of the world's healthiest and longest-lived communities, students learn the local culture and health care while increasing their Spanish proficiency.
2. Individuals, Families, and Communities in India: Exploring Diverse Sub-Cultures
Location: Bangalore, India
Develop the skills necessary to understand family theory by examining its application in the Indian cultural context and meeting with nonprofit agencies who work with familial issues in Bangalore, India.
3. Miami University in Oman and UAE
Locations: Muscat, Oman; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and Dubai, UAE
Encounter the intersection of economies, cultures, and religions in Muscat, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai to understand the importance of Arab culture and Islam to the pursuit of a successful, modern, and thriving economy and society.
4. Invention + Innovation: Disney Parks and Resorts
Locations: Orlando, FL, USA
Investigate from behind-the-scenes how Disney creates its magic through technology and design! Students will experience first-hand a unique perspective of entertainment design with a 5-day Park Hopper Pass, backstage tours, conversations with design experts, and more.
5. Made in Italy
Locations: Bologna, Florence, & Urbino, Italy
Study the “Three Fs” of Italian industry: Fashion, Food, and Furniture. Students visit multiple major businesses, from Armani to a gelato factory, to understand the history and culture behind them.
6. New Zealand: Adventures in Geology
Locations: Various cities and locations throughout New Zealand
Experience the culture and natural world of New Zealand through immersive field experiences studying unique ecosystems, geology, and their impact on the cultures of the island.
7. Outdoor Leadership in Costa Rica
Locations: Various locations across Costa Rica
Lead a group of your peers hiking, camping, and waterfall rappelling through the Costa Rican jungle. This program is a unique opportunity to develop decision making and relationship building skills.
8. Paris: Cultural Capital
Locations: Blois, Amboise, & Paris, France
Masterpieces of French and American culture come to life by following in the footsteps of Hemingway, exploring the grandeur of Versailles, and experiencing other adventures in the City of Lights.