Summer 2026

Berlin and Leipzig, Germany

World History on the German Stage

Duration: 2 Weeks (Optional additional 4 weeks) 
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026 

Led by Dr. Seth Howes, you will gain firsthand insight with visits to historical and cultural sites, including:

  • Berlin, capital of the Federal Republic of Germany
  • Leipzig, a media and arts hub
  • Dresden, a baroque city
  • Concentration camp memorial in Buchenwald

Want to improve your German language proficiency? Extend your study abroad experience with a four-week intensive language course at interDaF Leipzig. More information and instructions to apply can be found in this program’s application.

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Historic stone building with green domes and ornate columns under a partly cloudy sky. Text on facade reads "Bundesverwaltungsgericht," conveying grandeur.

Summer 2026

Sicily, Italy

Sicily: Crossroads in the Mediterranean 

Duration: 2 Weeks (Optional additional 3 weeks) 
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026

Jump into Sicily's past as you explore the cultures that intersected on this beautiful island. Led by Dr. Carla Cornette, this second 8-week spring course concludes with two weeks in.

Program highlights:

  • Guided boat tours along eastern coast of Sicily and Favignana.
  • Hiking excursion on Mount Etna.
  • Experience nine UNESCO World Heritage sites.
  • Two nights on Favignana island, where “The Odyssey” (2025) was just filmed.
  • Chocolate tastings in Modica and pastry workshop in Palermo.
  • Tour of a protected marine nature reserve and tuna fishery museum.

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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A coastal Italian town with red-roofed buildings and lush greenery overlooks the blue Mediterranean Sea. The sky is bright with scattered clouds.

Summer 2026

Bishkek, Osh and Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan

Politics and Society in Central Asia 

Duration: 2 Weeks 
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026

Located in the heart of the ancient Silk Road, for centuries Kyrgyzstan has served as the crossroads for international trade, ethnic groups, nomadic tribes and diverse religious traditions in Central Asia. Led by Dr. Mary Stegmaier, you will explore beautiful and significant sites around Kyrgyzstan:

  • Sulayman Mountain (World Heritage Site)
  • Ala-Too Square in Bishkek
  • Ala Archa National Park
  • Uzgen Minaret and Mausoleum.
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Dried fruits in bags on a traditional market in Bishkek Kyrgyzstan

Summer 2026

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. 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? 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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Historic cathedral facade with intricate stone carvings flanked by two towers against a clear sky. People walking and gathering nearby create a lively atmosphere.

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