American Institute For Foreign Study

American Institute For Foreign Study

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AIFS Study Abroad in Havana, Cuba

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Location
Cuba: Havana

Term
Fall

Dates
Fall 2012: August 27 - December 7

  • Description

    Presbyterian College, located in Clinton, South Carolina, offers students the unique opportunity to live and study in Cuba. AIFS is working with Presbyterian College to provide information about this opportunity to interested students. Presbyterian College has partnered with the University of Havana, enabling students to develop an understanding of the Cuban experience from a Cuban perspective, evaluate Western experiences against those of former colonies, and gain a new understanding of the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba.

  • Highlights

    Take courses in Cuban History, Politics, and Society; US-Cuban Relations; and Spanish language. A variety of courses in Spanish is available to students fluent in Spanish. Complete 80 hours of directed activities in the City of Havana, including encounters with staff members of health, educational, and political institutions, as well as with elected representatives of mass organizations of workers, women, students, neighborhoods, and farmers.

    Students live in a University-approved residence and receive some meals in the residence. Optional excursions offered to Santiago de Cuba and Bayamo, Playa GirĂ³n and Trinidad, Cienfuegos and Santa Clara, Pinar del Rio, and Veradero.

  • Degree Level

    Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

  • Subject Areas

    • History
    • Literature
    • Political Science/politics
    • Social Sciences
    • Spanish
  • Cost in US$:

    15,995

  • Program Fees Include:

    AIFS is recognized as the premium provider of study abroad programs. Program fees cover tuition and housing, with scholarship funding available. Daily meals, tours and excursions, insurance and 24-hour emergency service are also included. Outbound or round-trip flights with major airlines are also available.

  • Experience Required

    no

  • This Program is open to

    American Participants.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Dormitory

  • Typically Participants Work

    Independently or in Groups

  • Scholarships are Available

    AIFS offers a wide variety of scholarships! Visit our website to see which ones you qualify for.

  • Application Process Involves

    • Letters of Reference
    • Online Application plus Application Assessment
    • Transcript
    • Written Application
  • American Institute For Foreign Study's Mission Statement

    We bring the world together.

  • Year Founded

    1964

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