CIEE
633 Third Avenue, 20th Floor,
New York, NY 10017 USA Phone: 1-212-822-2600 or 1-800-40-STUDY Where: Havana When: Fall semester, Academic year, Spring semester Council Study Center Universidad de La Habana: This program is
designed for advanced speakers of Spanish from a variety of disciplines who
are interested in participating in Cuban life and learning more about this
culturally, politically and economically fascinating nation located so close
to the United States yet so distinct in its approach to development and
progress. The program also offers wonderful opportunities, in the classroom
and in the community, for students to interact with Cubans and live in a
rapidly changing and contrast-filled Latin American city. Curriculum Highlights: Enroll in regular university courses with
Cuban students, Opportunities for community service projects, Field trips
and cultural activities, Experienced in-country staff and support system for
students. Setting Description: Established in 1728, the Universidad de La
Habana is one of the oldest universities in the Americas. The nationally
renowned institute, Centro de Estudios sobre Estados Unidos, or CESEU, was
founded at the Faculty of the Humanities at the Universidad de La Habana in
the 1970s by an academic research group called the "Grupo de Estudios
sobre Estados Unidos" (GEEU). The CESEU is the only center of its kind
in Cuba and the only institution within the Cuban higher education system
dedicated to the research of economics, society and politics of North
America and its foreign policy. Program Value: The Council fees include tuition, housing, breakfast,
orientation, cultural activities, local excursions and field trips,
insurance, Cuban visa and U.S. Travel License, pre-departure advising, and
International Student Identity Card (ISIC).
LEXIA
International
25 South Main Street
Hanover, NH 03755 USA Phone: 1-800-775-3942 or 1-603-643-9898 Where: Havana When: Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic year LEXIA Program in Havana: Hosted at the university of Havana, located
in downtown Havana, the LEXIA program offers students opportunities to
explore this historical region, while confronting the daily challenges of a
changing society.
Center
for Cross Cultural Study
446 Main Street
Amherst, MA 01002-2314 USA Phone: 1-413-256-0011 or 1-800-377-2621 Where: Havana, Cuba When: Fall or Spring Semester CC-CS in Cuba: Experience the blend of cultures - African, European
and American - that form Cuba. Take classes from native Cuban faculty at the
Universidad de La Habana and participate in an array of cultural activities
and study trips designed to encourage direct interaction with the Cuban
people. Students are lodged in hotels. Earn up to 16 credits. Program
licensed by the U.S. Government and sponsored by Willamette University. Curriculum Highlights: CC-CS and the Facultad de Artes y Letras
(Liberal Arts College) of the University of Havana offer students a special
selection of courses in Spanish language, Cuban Literature, history,
government, sociology and the arts. These courses have been specially
designed to focus on themes and issues that address the particular needs of
American students. Cultural visits are arranged in Havana along with field
trips to: Matanzas Province & Varadero Beach; Pinar del Río;
Hemingway’s ranch/museum; Museum of the Revolution and more. Students who
speak and understand Spanish at an advanced level may take one or two
regular-session classes with Cuban students at the University of Havana.
This option is available only to qualified students who are able to pass an
advanced-placement exam given upon arrival in Havana. Setting Description: Experience the Caribbean walking along the Malecón
seafront or buy local art at the open market in old Havana. Ride in a
1930’s era taxi to have a Mojito cocktail at the Bodeguita del Medio, one
of Hemingway’s favorite hangouts. Tropical, sunny and lively, Havana’s
jazz and salsa clubs are never far away. CC-CS led study tours are included
at no extra cost. Program Value: An incredible opportunity to experience the real Cuba.
Talk to locals, meet young writers and filmmakers and tour Cuba with a fully
licensed educational program with experience in Havana since 1997. CC-CS
offers the chance to form your own opinion of Cuba and it's people.
School
for International Training
Kipling Road, PO Box 676
Brattleboro, VT 05302-0676 USA Phone: 1-888-272-7881 Where: Havana When: Fall/Spring Culture, Identity, and Community: Based in Havana, this program
examines Cuba's unique cultural heritage, the formation of Cuban identity,
and the centuries-old struggle for independence and autonomy. Curriculum Highlights: Intensive Language Study: Spanish; Culture,
Identity, and Community Seminar: Cultural and Political History of
Contemporary Cuba, Cultural Expression and Cuban Identity, Community,
Organizations and the Structure of Cuban Society, Cultural Anthropology of
Identity and Community, and Educational Excursions; Field Study Seminar; and
Independent Study Project. (16 credits in total) Up to 8 weeks in guest
residences in Havana, conditions permitting. Other accommodations may
include student dormitories and small hotels. The program includes several
excursions within and around Havana to agricultural cooperatives, rural
communities, work sites, and areas of historical and literary significance. Setting Description: SIT is authorized to provide educational travel
opportunities to US citizens as permitted by the US Treasury. Participants
will be advised of up-to-date US government restrictions on travel and
recreational activities while in Cuba. Program Value: Fees include international airfare, health insurance,
tuition, full room and board, excursions, and other direct program expenses.
Participants pay for domestic travel to the point of departure from the USA.
Butler
University Institute for Study Abroad
1100 West 42nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA Phone: 1-800-858-0229 Where: Havana When: Semester and Academic Year Universidad de La Habana: This is the first semester-long program at
the Universidad de La Habana in which U.S. students are directly enrolled in
regular university classes with Cuban students. Curriculum Highlights: The Universidad de La Habana gives students
the opportunity enroll in regular semester courses. Students also live in
regular university housing along with both Cuban and other international
students. Setting Description: The Universidad de La Habana is the largest and
oldest university in Cuba. It has approximately 6,000 degree students and
has a high academic reputation in many parts of the world.
Higher
Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
2233 University Ave. W., Suite 210
Saint Paul, MN 55114-1629 USA Phone: 1-800-554-1089 or 1-651-646-8832 Where: Guatemala with field study in Cuba When: Spring Environment, Economy and Community in Latin America: Semester program
for academic credit, open to all majors, interdisciplinary courses taught in
Spanish by Latin American faculty. Extensive field work, family homestay,
U.S. transcript provided. Curriculum Highlights: Explore the impact of global development on
local cuture and environment. Student develop a broad understanding of
current political, economic and social conditions in Guatemala with
comparative perspective through field study in Cuba.
Vacation-Culture
in Cuba Inc.
5059 Saint-Denis
Montreal, Quebec H2J 2L9 Canada Phone: (514) 982-3330 1-888-691-0101 Study in Cuba: A custom-made study trip to Cuba for Canadian or
American university, college or high school students is a specialty of VCC's
Study Trips and Educational Tours Department. VCC has working academic links
with all major institutes of higher learning on the island, especially in
Havana.
African
American Studies Program
PO Box 497327
Chicago, IL 60649 USA Phone: 1-773-667-1285 Where: Cuba When: Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall Educational / Travel Programs to Africa, Cuba and Brazil: Multiple
programs year round, 1 to 4 weeks in length; for academic credit. Offers an
intense immersion in and exposure to traditional and modern life, a unique
educational experience that is both career-enhancing and profoundly personal
and relevant in our Global Village. Select from among several different
travel itineraries, program themes, and dates year round.
