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INTERNATIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS:IRELAND

Learn about the healthcare system of Ireland including the financial aspects of the system and the history behind it. By studying an established national health care system, you'll be better equipped to guide the changes to come as new systems are implemented in the US in the future.

Location:Dublin, Ireland Travel Dates:March 8-17, 2018 Leader:Dr. Lea Monahan

DISNEY & UNIVERSAL STUDIOS COMMUNICATION CULTURE

Nearly 75,000 employees create and maintain an effective organizational communication culture at Walt Disney World while nearly 20,000 do so at Universal Studios Orlando. Learn how these competing theme parks do it on a daily basis in order to entertain millions of tourists each year.

Location:Orlando, FL Travel Dates:March 7-17, 2018 Leader:David Zanolla

DEVELOPMENT & SUSTAINABILITY IN ECUADOR

What does "development" mean? Learn about cultural, social and political development in the context of Latin America, specifically in Ecuador. Discover how public and private institutions address social and economic concerns including poverty and sustainability.

Location:Quito, Ecuador Travel Dates: March 9-17, 2018 Leader:Dr. Pedro Bidegaray

COSTA RICAN AGRICULTURE& Sustainable Development

Learn about environmental management and sustainability, international trade, and development issues in Costa Rica while experiencing its natural diversity. Gain a unique perspective on food and culture through interaction with students and faculty at EARTH University.

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED--DECEMBER 3

Location:San Jos, Costa Rica Travel Dates:March 10-17, 2018 Leader:Dr. Kevin Bacon

LONDON: THE CITY EXPERIENCE

This course explores the politics, society, law, and culture of London by visiting the great city itself. Youll experience the city and its many famous landmarks such as Westminster, the Tower of London and the Globe Theatre made famous by William Shakespeare.

Location:London, England Travel Dates:March 10-17, 2018 Leader:Dr. Jennifer McNabb

BRITISH MEDIA STUDIES

Collaborate with faculty and students in the state-of-the-art facilities at Edge Hill University. Create your own podcast or blog. Visits will include the BBC's Media City in Manchester, a football stadium tour as well as cultural tours of Ormskirk and Liverpool.

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED--DECEMBER 3

Location:Ormskirk, England Travel Dates:May 14-29, 2018 Leader:Dr. William "Buzz" Hoon

INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE: COSTA RICA

Universidad Veritas is your base to explore Criminal Justice issues, procedures, and policies in Costa Rica. Learn about their legal system, law enforcement, and criminal policies through guest lectures and visits to the National Police Academy, courts, and correctional facilities.

Location:San Jos, Costa Rica Travel Dates:May14-June 2, 2018 Leader:Dr. Jill Myers

ECUADORIAN BUSINESS

Learn about established and start-up businesses in Ecuador through visits to a chocolate farm, a business incubator, and other sites. Lectures by faculty from Universidad San Francisco de Quito expand your understanding of business strategies and management techniques in Ecuador.

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED--DECEMBER 3

Location: Quito, Ecuador Travel Dates:May16-25, 2018 Leader:Dr. Shanna Bruer Hess

Cinema ITALIANO

Discover the history, role and cultural impact of films through the lens of contemporary Italian culture. Examine the ways filmmakers have portryaed Italy and Italians through visits to museums, monuments, film studios and film locations.

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED--DECEMBER 3

Location: Rome & Turin, Italy Travel Dates: May 14-25, 2018 Leader:Dr. Roberta Di Carmine

BUSINESS PRACTICES & CULTURE OF IRELAND

Visits to Dublin-based businesses Guinness and Butler's Chocolates give you insights into their business practices. Lectures by Dublin Business School faculty expand your understanding of Irish business strategies and management techniques.

Location:Dublin, Ireland Travel Dates:May 19-26, 2018 Leader:Dr. Susan Stewart

ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: PERU

Immerse yourself in Peruvian culture while focusing on various cultural, social, and political institutions shaping the country's economy. Learn about Peru's achievements, challenges and problems in the economic aspects of health, education, income, employment, etc.

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED--DECEMBER 3

Location:Cusco, Peru Travel Dates: May 19-June 2, 2018 Leaders:Dr. Shankar Ghimire & Dr. Pedro Bidegaray

ART IN NEW YORK CIT Y

Experience the art and culture of New York City firsthand in this Study Abroad Course. Working professionals in the fields of Art education, ceramics, and graphic design provide guest lectures on their fields as well as insights into how to make it in the busy NYC art scene.

Location:New York, NY Travel Dates: May 14-23, 2018 Leader:Prof. Susan Czechowski

WISE COSTA RICA

Universidad Veritas is your base for this four-week immersion in Spanish language and culture. Gain a greater understanding of Costa Rican history and culture through excursions and tours while improving your Spanish by staying with a host family.

Location:San Jos, Costa Rica Travel Dates:June 3-30, 2018 Leader:Dr.Munia Cabal-Jimenez

PUERTO RICO se levanta

Puerto Rico provides you opportunities to experience Spanish language and Latin American cultures just a couple of hours from Florida. This Study Abroad Course includes group visits with °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ alumni and others who live and work there.

Location:San Juan, Puerto Rico Travel Dates: June 3-June 17, 2018 Leaders:Dr. Heather McIlvaine-Newsad & Dr. Gloria Delany-Barmann

RECREATION, SPORT & LEISURE OF SPAIN

Based at the Universidad de Alicante, you'll experience a wide range of recreation, sports and leisure activities of Spain. Through classroom study with Spanish students and visits to recreational sites nearby, you'll gain new insights to help balance work and play.

Location:Alicante, Spain Travel Dates: June 16-28, 2018 Leaders:Dr. Dan Yoder & Dr. Katherine Broughton