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Students participating in a 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ semester abroad program will be awarded a $500 Global Education Scholarship.  Students applying for 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ faculty-led travel courses and those participating in approved non-91ÖÆÆ¬³§ semester or short-term programs may apply for a . The average scholarship award is $500 for a strong application. The application requires a resume and several short essays — quality of writing and GPA are taken into consideration. Eligibility requirements apply. 

  • Deadline for Summer and Fall programs: April 1
  • Deadline for Spring programs: November 1

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Azores

SLM 290/290L: Latin American Sport & Gender

Spring 2027

In this spring semester course, you will travel in late May to São Miguel Island in the Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal. In addition to hiking and exploring the natural wonders of São Miguel’s geothermal pools, colorful lakes, and verdant forest sanctuaries, you will tour sports facilities and meet female athletes who play basketball, surf, and contribute to the culture of sport on the archipelago. Other activities include meeting with local university students and learning about the agricultural and culinary traditions of this vibrant Atlantic island group. This course runs every other year.

Azores Travel Course

Belize

BIO 422/422L: CORAL BIOLOGY

Fall 2026

This fall semester course presents an in-depth study of the biology and taxonomy of corals while examining the ecology of the coral reef system and the future of reefs, concluding with a field lab. You will snorkel in the beautiful lagoons of Ambergris Caye, the Hol Chan and Bacalar Chico Marine Reserves. The group is housed in a field station on the northern tip of Ambergris Caye with access to the reef ecosystem, mangroves, seagrass beds, and jungle.

Costa Rica

BIO 257/257L or BIO 457/457L: TROPICAL FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE

Spring 2027

This is a spring semester course that includes travel to Costa Rica for nine days over spring break, where you will explore the amazing biodiversity of both tropical rainforests and so-called dry forests.  Students will conduct fieldwork examining how human-induced changes in the environment — such as defaunation, invasive species, and global warming — impact these two forest types.  In addition, students will have the opportunity to zipline through the forest canopy, spend some time at the beach, and simply enjoy the sights and sounds of tropical forests. Upon return to the U.S., students will spend the rest of the semester drawing upon their travel experience to help them identify strategies to protect these natural systems from further human disturbance.  Note that this course can be taken at either the 200- or 400-level, with students enrolling at the 400 level having greater expectations in terms of both depth of study and workload, and serving as research team leaders on group projects before, during, and after travel to Costa Rica. This course runs every other year.

Costa Rica Travel Course

Iceland

MAR 436/436L: NATURAL HISTORY OF ICELAND

Spring 2026

This spring semester course provides an in-depth study of the unique ecosystems for marine and terrestrial organisms, as well as the unique human history and culture of Iceland. You will explore geological features like volcanic craters and geysers, hike in the fault line between the American and the European plate and learn about adaptations to a subarctic climate. You will also explore the Viking history of Iceland, which is tightly related to the discovery of America, and Iceland's sustainable energy production.

Iceland

OBI 275/275L: ARCTIC ADVENTURE TOURISM

Spring 2026

Tourism is one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors in the world, thus the demand for proficient workers is increasing continuously. In its 2017 Global Economic Impact Report, the World Travel and Tourism Council reported that, "Over the next 10 years, the sector will support 23% of new jobs created." This course will focus on Arctic marketing, management and communication relevant to the adventure tourism industry. You will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to design and produce sustainable nature-and culture based experiences. The program's values are based on respect and concern for nature and culture. This course has a travel component which includes travel to Iceland in May where you will participate in activities related to Arctic adventure tourism and meet with local business owners in this field. This course runs every other year.

Iceland Volcano

Panama

BIO 459/459L: CONSERVATION & ECOLOGY OF A CARIBBEAN ISLAND

Spring 2026
  • Open to: Undergraduate Students
  • Faculty: Jeri L. Fox, Ph.D.
  • Application Deadline:

This spring semester course covers topics in history and geology of the Caribbean with an emphasis on the island of Bocas del Toro in Panama. You will study topics such as terrestrial, island, and marine biodiversity, and the ecology and evolution of populations. You will explore both Panama City and the Bocas del Toro, where you will stay at a field station for the Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation. Highlights include a boat tour of the Panama Canal, a cacao farm tour, and snorkeling and hiking in Bocas del Toro.