Honors Study Abroad

The Honors Program partners with the Office of International Studies and Programs to offer short-term, faculty-led, study abroad experiences using the interdisciplinary City as Text model. Through the application of the Honors Learning Framework, students from a variety of majors investigate the destination from multiple perspectives as they prepare to explore the city firsthand.

Students experience the culture of the destination through an immersive exploration of major attractions and off the beaten path places. Participants make sense of their experiences through interactions with local guides and instructors, as well as through planned and spontaneous conversations with faculty and peers.

This transformational experience offers students a deeper understanding of the global community, while also strengthening the community of Honors students and staff who participate.

2027 Info Meetings

Dr. Clemmons will review both 2027 trips, with two meetings to choose from:

• Monday, April 13, 4 pm, Honors Program Building
• Tuesday, April 14, 5 pm, Honors Program Building

Please note that attending an info meeting (or meeting with Dr. Clemmons) is required as part of the application process. 

2027 Spring Break: Greece 

Program components:

• Mandatory Pre-Trip meetings in Spring 2027. Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm in the Honors Program Building
  • January 28, February 4, February 11, February 18, February 25, March 4
• Travel over Spring Break: Saturday, March 6 - Sunday, March 14, 2027 
• Class options:
  Students will choose one of the following classes associated with this trip. Both classes require attendance at the pre-trip meetings as well as assignments before, during, and after travel. Students are encouraged to consult with their Honors Advisor regarding which option would be most beneficial.
  
  • Spring 2027 Honors Section: HON 250
    • Class will meet in person prior to Spring Break and then will be online, asynchronous after Spring Break
    • General Education - Language in the Humanities
  • HON 299
    • Class will meet in person prior to Spring Break and then will be online, asynchronous after Spring Break
    • 1 - 3 credit hours
      • 1 hour = 1 assignment post trip
      • 2 hours = 2 assignments post trip
      • 3 hours = 3 assignments post trip

Highlights:

This program offers a rich blend of history, culture, and hands-on experiences. Beginning in Athens, explore the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, and enjoy a Greek cooking lesson before setting sail on a Saronic Gulf cruise to the islands of Poros, Hydra, and Aegina. The journey continues to Delphi and the seaside town of Itea, followed by the ancient sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus, and time in the charming port city of Nafplion. 

Application:

• Opens: August 17, 2026
• Closes: September 15, 2026

Applications will be reviewed as a pool; students will be notified of their status by mid-October.

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2027 Summer: European Alpine Adventure

Program components:

• Mandatory Pre-Trip meetings in Spring 2027. Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm in the Honors Program Building
  • March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22
• Travel: Monday, May 10 - Friday, May 21, 2027
• Class options:
  Students will choose one of the following classes associated with this trip. Both classes require attendance at the pre-trip meetings as well as assignments before, during, and after travel. Students are encouraged to consult with their Honors Advisor regarding which option would be most beneficial.
  • Summer 2027 Honors Section: HON 250
    • Online, asynchronous
    • General Education - Language in the Humanities
  • HON 299
    • Online, asynchronous
    • 1 - 3 credit hours
      • 1 hour = 1 assignment post trip
      • 2 hours = 2 assignments post trip
      • 3 hours = 3 assignments post trip

Highlights:

This program focuses on a cultural and historical journey through Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Starting in Vienna, explore imperial palaces and learn the art of the waltz before continuing to Salzburg, home of Mozart and the historic salt mines. In Munich, experience Bavarian culture and reflect on history during an excursion to Dachau. The program then travels into Switzerland, with stops in Liechtenstein, scenic Lucerne, and the stunning heights of Mount Pilatus, before concluding in Zurich.

Application:

• Opens: August 17, 2026
• Closes: November 1, 2026

Applications will be reviewed as a pool; students will be notified of their status by the beginning of December.

Past Locations

• • • 2026: Costa Rica; Greece and Italy
    • 2025: Ecuador and Galapagos Islands; South Africa

    • 2024: Ireland, England, Scotland

    • 2023: Ireland

• 2020: Barcelona

• 2019: Cuba

• 2018: Panama

• 2017: Merida, Mexico

• 2015: Peru

• 2015: Germany

• 2014: Florence