Short Term Program Information for Students
The Short-Term Faculty-Led Abroad programs are two or three week programs led by Washington College faculty during the college’s winter or summer breaks. Each program is dedicated to a specific area of study and is often counts as one course credit (4 credits) in the corresponding department. Students do not need to be majoring in that specific area to participate in these trips, however; all trips are open to all Washington College students.
Cost varies by program, and is usually a flat fee covering all transportation and accommodation fees and the College’s off-campus study fee for short-term programs (currently $445). These program fees are separate from a student’s standard tuition costs. Short-Term, Faculty-Led Abroad Program fees are eligible to be offset or covered by various Washington College scholarship and grant opportunities, such as the Cater Society for Junior Fellows. There is no limit to how many Short-Term, Faculty-Led Programs a student can participate in.
Each trip does not run every year – some run every other year. Please contact the program’s Faculty Leader(s) for details regarding program frequency.
Specific questions regarding application, trip details, or pricing should be directed to the program’s Faculty Leader(s), but the Global Education Office is available to answer any questions regarding travel abroad.
Each trip does not run every year – some run every other year. Please contact the program’s Faculty Leader(s) for details regarding program frequency.
Specific questions regarding application, trip details, or pricing should be directed to the program’s Faculty Leader(s), but the Global Education Office is available to answer any questions regarding travel abroad.
2025 Faculty-Led Trips
Cuba
Faculty Leader(s): Dr. Kenneth Schweitzer and Dr. Aaron LampmanArea of Study: Music, Anthropology, Ethnomusicology, Black Studies, Latin American Studies
Courses: BUS Global Learning requirement, International Studies Experiential Learning requirement, Social Science distribution (or) Fine Arts distribution
Application Deadline: October 15, 2024 Contact Dr. Lampman or Dr. Schweitzer if interested.
Deposit: $500 non-refundable (put "Cuba Seminar" in the Notes)
Deposit Due: October 20, 2024
Passport Scan Deadline: November 3, 2024 (email scans to Dr. Schweitzer)
Balance Due: November 15, 2024 (put "Cuba Seminar" in the Notes)
Dates: January 2-11, 2025
If you will have difficulties meeting any deadlines, please reach out to Drs. Lampman & Schweitzer.
Regularly Offered Trips
Country |
Faculty Leader |
Area of Study |
Session |
Bermuda |
Dr. Fox & Dr. Connaughton |
Environmental Science |
Summer |
Europe |
Dr. Harvey |
Global Business |
Summer |
Cuba |
Dr. Schweitzer & Dr. Lampman |
Music & Anthropology |
Winter |
Ecuador |
Dr. Sherman |
Environmental Studies |
Summer |
England (Kiplin Hall) |
Dr. Charles, et al. |
English & Literature |
Summer |
England (Oxford Seminar) |
Dr. Prud'homme |
Politics, Religion & Culture |
Summer |
India |
Dr. McCollum & Dr. Leupold |
Music & Anthropology |
Winter |
Nicaragua |
Dr. Carr & Dr. Van Meter |
Biology |
Winter |
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