Botswana has faced both public health challenges due to high HIV/AIDS prevalence and social-environmental conflicts between Batswana and San peoples in the Moremi Game Reserve and the Okavango Delta. Involving faculty from NC State and the University of Botswana, this program will explore the political and economic history of the country, the culture of its peoples,…
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This program provides students with an up-close view of what is arguably the most important international relationship— that between the United States and its European allies. Students will be based in Brussels, capital of the European Union, home to NATO, and hub for many non-governmental organizations, lobbying offices, and think tanks. The group will also…
This program will give students an in-depth look at the crisis facing democracy and the free press, including how readers and journalists alike can combat fake news and conspiracy theories. We'll also look at press freedom rankings by country and why the U.S. is dropping in the rankings while the Czech Republic, a democracy for only 33…
The Buenos Aires program offers a rich and diverse experience of Argentina by integrating language, culture, and excursions. Being a bustling and busy city, Buenos Aires is well known for its theaters, museums, bookstores, nightlife, and yes: tango! Besides having a busy academic schedule with the opportunity to meet Argentinian students at the Universidad de San…
This program will give students an in-depth look at the crisis facing democracy and the free press, including how readers and journalists alike can combat fake news and conspiracy theories. We'll also look at press freedom rankings by country and why the U.S. is dropping in the rankings while the Czech Republic, a democracy for only 33…
The Spain: Language and Culture in Valencia study abroad program has over fifteen years of experience serving the NC State's community. The program offers a comprehensive and enriching 5-week experience for the student interested in learning more about the language, culture, literature, and art of Spain. The city of Valencia is the third largest metropolitan…
Discover the “Pearl of the Antilles” with NC State in this one of a kind summer program in Havana, Cuba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site! This island nation has had a complex and fascinating history, especially since the 1959 Revolution. Participants will be immersed in the environmental and socio-cultural history of Cuba, and experience first-hand the exceptional biodiversity, culture…
This program, located in Perugia, Italy, begins with a two-day tour of Rome. While in Rome, students will visit the ancient, most evocative ruins such as the Coliseum, the Sistine Chapel and other historical sites. After visiting Rome, participants will be transported to Perugia by private bus and begin their studies at the University for Foreigners in Perugia, one of the most prestigious universities in Italy,…
With NCSU faculty guidance, students will take a ten-day study tour of France, including Avignon, Nimes and Paris, and end with the four-week French summer school at the Centre International des études françaises (CIEF) in Lyon, the capital of Roman Gaul and contemporary French cuisine. During the study tour, students will learn the history of France with on-site…