Summer 2027
Rennes, France
French and Francophone Studies in Rennes
Duration: 4 Weeks
Application Deadline: February 15, 2027
Discover the magic of summer in Rennes! Immerse yourself in French culture, breathtaking historic architecture and lively street scenes while enhancing your language skills. Led by Dr. Scott Taylor, you’ll spend the first week exploring the charm of Brittany’s capital through cultural sites, museums, food tastings and excursions in the region. Then you’ll spend three weeks focusing on language study — take a French language course at your level taught by a local instructor. Earn six credits in French on this transformative program that offers a perfect blend of education, adventure and cultural discovery.
Program-specific merit-based scholarships available through the Campbell Study Abroad Scholarship for majors/minors in the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
Spring Break 2027
Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 1 week
Application Deadline: November 1st, 2026
Discover how a single city can reflect the triumphs and tragedies of an entire century. This spring partial-term course with spring break travel to Prague offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the 20th century through the lenses of political science and culture. Led by Dr. Nicole Monnier and Dr. Mary Stegmaier, this exploration of the “City of a Hundred Spires” includes visits to:
- Prague Castle
- Czech National Gallery
- Terezín
- Old Town Square Easter Market
- Museum of Communism
This program is ideal for students interested in political science, Eastern Europe, history, art history and architecture, or cultural studies. You’ll understand the legacy of the past and map out the current political landscape, with plenty of free time to explore Prague’s Easter markets, the historic Vyšehrad fort, the Jewish Quarter, old Town Square and more.
Program-specific merit-based scholarships available through the Campbell Study Abroad Scholarship for majors/minors in the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
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Summer 2027
Sicily, Italy
Duration: 2 weeks (Opportunities to complete a 5-week internship in your field)
Application Deadline: December 1st, 2026
Jump into Sicily's past as you explore the cultures that intersected on this beautiful island and apply that to the current diversity of people and culture that make this area of Italy unique. Led by Dr. Carla Cornette, this second 8-week spring course concludes with two weeks in Sicily where you will explore the food, art, language, industry, religion and traditions that can be traced back to Arab, Greek, Spanish and peninsular Italian influences.
Program highlights include:
- Two guided boat tours along eastern coast of Sicily and Favignana.
- Full day hiking excursion on Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano.
- Experience nine UNESCO World Heritage sites around the island, including Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale.
- Two nights on Favignana island, where “The Odyssey” (2026) was just filmed.
- Chocolate tastings in Modica.
- Tour of a protected marine nature reserve and tuna fishery museum.
You will enhance your interest in Italian language, international business, archeology, history, literature and film, or food science on this culturally immersive program. Experience so much of this region of the world on an off-the-beaten-path island.
Want to improve your Italian language proficiency? Spend three weeks at the Babilonia Italian Language School immediately following this program. All language levels available!
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Summer 2027
Alicante, Spain
Spanish Language, Literature and Culture
Duration: 4 weels
Application Deadline: February 15, 2027
Expand your academic horizons in Alicante this summer! Earn six credits of Spanish while studying at the University of Alicante — one of Spain’s most innovative, modern and fast-growing universities. Nestled in Spain’s Costa Blanca, Alicante is a small city rich in art and history with plenty of green parks, winding streets and white sand beaches. In this immersive environment that is complimented by living in a homestay, you will absorb Spanish language and culture both inside and outside the classroom. Led by Dr. Mamadou Badiane, this six-credit program is a fantastic way to improve your knowledge of Spanish language, history and literature by experiencing it firsthand. Program highlights include:
- Alicante walking tour
- Hike to Santa Barbara Castle
- Excursion to Tabarca Island
- Visit to La Vila and Chocolate Factory
- Excursion to Guadalest and Altea
- Visit to Alicante Archeological Museum
- Spanish tapas cooking workshop
- Flamenco dance workshop
Interested in extending your study abroad experience? This program can be taken in an 8-week program with the "Spanish Language and Andean Society'" program! Apply to the Global Spanish Language and Culture program to start your summer with four weeks in another beautiful Spanish-speaking country: Peru!
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Summer 2027
Lima and Cusco, Peru
Spanish Language and Andean Society
Duration: 4 Weeks
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
Fully immerse yourself in Lima for three weeks before exploring Cusco for a week, all while improving your Spanish language skills and experiencing life in Peru. Choose from three different course tracks to earn a total of six upper-level Spanish credits, including courses like Advanced Spanish Conversation, Andean Civilization and Culture, and Introduction to Hispanic Literature. Working on a Spanish minor? Led by Dr. Ivan Reyna, this program is a great way to see the world while completing required courses.
This program features multiple excursions, including a bucket list-worthy visit to Machu Picchu and the following sites:
- Larco Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
- National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru
- La Lombriz Feliz ecological center
- Casa del Niño in El Agustino
- San Pedro de Andahuaylillas Church
- San Pedro Market
Interested in extending your study abroad experience? This program can be taken in an 8-week program with the "Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture" Program! Apply to the Global Spanish Language and Culture program to follow up your time in Peru with four weeks in Oviedo, Spain!
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Winter Break 2027
San Jose and Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Spanish Language and Costa Rican Culture
Duration: 1 week
Application Deadline: September 20th, 2026
Strengthen your Spanish language skills this winter break while exploring the natural beauty and vibrant culture of Costa Rica! More than 25 percent of the country is preserved as national parks and nature preserves, featuring mountainous cloud forests and numerous beaches on both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. Fully immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture by participating in Latin dance classes, authentic cooking classes and excursions. Led by Pablo Serna, this program is a fantastic way to improve your knowledge of Spanish language and Costa Rican history and culture by experiencing it firsthand. Program highlights include:
- La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park
- Poás volcano
- Tortuguero National Park
This program would be a perfect fit for students looking for a short-term international experience to accelerate their Mizzou degree.
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