Study Away Opportunities

HONR 29900 – SOLUTIONS LAB GLOBAL: BRAZIL

Instructor: Dr. Nathan Swanson

Class Meetings: 10.30–11.20am ET Tuesdays and Thursdays (Synchronous Online)

HONR Credits: 2

In this course, students from Purdue University (West Lafayette, Indiana) and Unisinos (Porto Alegre, Brazil) will collaborate virtually in interdisciplinary teams to identify solutions to a major global challenge. At the start of the course, students at both universities will meet together to learn about the topic from a range of disciplinary perspectives through guest lectures, assigned readings, and class discussions. Students will then be divided into interdisciplinary teams with members from both universities and provided a prompt related to the theme. Teams will spend the remainder of the course focused on researching, developing, and packaging their solutions, which they will present publicly at the end of the term. In addition to increasing knowledge of the topic and improving teamwork skills, students in this course will advance in intercultural knowledge, skills, and attitudes through their international collaborative experience.

Those completing this course will be given first priority to enroll in a subsidized study abroad program to Porto Alegre over the subsequent Spring Break period for additional credit.

HONR 22100 - EXPLORING PLACE

Instructor: Dr. Nicole Fadellin

Class Meetings: Asynchronous Online

HONR Credits: 2

“Exploring Place” is an examination of the cultural, social and historical dynamics that influence communities and relationships of a site. Blending independent study and distance learning in this experiential learning course, the student and the instructor work together to design an individualized, in-depth study of the place in which the student is located. This study will be attentive to the social, cultural, political, economic, and other forces that have shaped this place historically and today, while also focusing on community life and the relationships between residents, institutions, organizations, and others. Exploring Place offers students the opportunity to better understand the people and places around them, expand their worldviews, and increase their self-awareness as they engage within these spaces and understand their place in them.

Chicago, Illinois

Faculty Program Leader: Dr. Muiris MacGiollabhui

Number of Credits:1 HONR credit

This fall break course will bring students back to the nineteenth century in Chicago at a time of steam engines, robber-barons, and railway strikes. In Chicago, we will explore the lives of laborers, who were often migrants newly arrived in the United States, as they navigated the crushing economic inequality of the Gilded Age. We will explore the rise of labor unions and radical agitators who faced off with men like Rockefeller and Carnegie. This is a three-day, two-night trip back in time.

There is an additional fee for this course, estimated at $550, which includes transportation, lodging, and some meals.

Jameson Camp, Indianapolis, Indiana

Faculty Program Leader: Dr. Adam Watkins

Number of Credits: 1 HONR credit

Honors Leadership Retreat is for Honors students who want to take meaningful steps on the path to becoming an exceptional leader. The retreat consists of a highly interactive two-day, one-night stay at Jameson Camp over Fall Break. Here, students can explore principles of leadership excellence in a fun, supportive, low-stakes environment, while also making connections with other Honors leaders. The fundamental tenets of the Leadership Development Pillar will be explored, including collaborative leadership; social responsibility; and personal leadership strengths, styles, values, and commitments.

No one is born a leader. Some simply do the work to become one.

There is an additional fee for this course, estimated at $250, which includes transportation, lodging, and meals.

Exeter, United Kingdom

Program Dates: early January to mid-June

Number of Credits: full semester worth of credits, including up to 8 HONR credits through the research and intercultural components of the program

University of Exeter offers exchange students the opportunity to choose classes from over 30 departments at this world class university.  With over 200 student societies and over 50 sports clubs the University of Exeter offers you an opportunity to continue developing your skills outside of the classroom while living in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK. Direct Credit is available from the College of Liberal Arts and Krannert School of Management, but students in any Purdue college are eligible to enroll.

Expenses Paid to Purdue: Purdue tuition plus $32/month for international insurance

Additional Expenses: Airfare, housing, local transportation, meals, books and supplies, and miscellaneous personal expenses

Learn More and Apply: https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/flyer.cfm?flyer=1512 

Application deadline is September 15th. Space in this program is limited!

Padua, Italy

Program Dates: approximately January to June

Number of Credits: All Galilean School courses transfer as HONR credits

The Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori (Galilean School of Higher Education) is a school of excellence that combines traditional university education with a series of special in-house courses comprising seminars and lectures by visiting professors of international fame. Divided into three categories, Humanities, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences, the Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori illustrates the techniques and methods used for scientific research, and then affords students a deeper insight into the field. This program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.

Expenses Paid to Purdue: Purdue tuition, along with housing fees and $32/month for international insurance

Additional Expenses: airfare, local transportation, meals, and miscellaneous personal expenses

Learn More and Apply: https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/flyer.cfm?flyer=1187 

Application deadline is September 15th.

GLOBAL PROBLEMS, GLOBAL SOLUTIONS: PROBLEM-SOLVING ACROSS BORDERS IN BRAZIL

Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Program Dates: March 10–19, 2023

Faculty Program Leader: Dr. Nathan Swanson

Number of Credits: 2 HONR credits (with 2 additional HONR credits earned in the Fall Solutions Lab Global course)

Designing and implementing solutions to major global challenges requires interdisciplinary thinking, collaboration skills, and intercultural competencies. These are all put into practice in the “Solutions Lab Global” class in which Purdue students work virtually with students at Unisinos in Brazil to develop solutions to a global problem. This Spring Break study abroad program flows from this course, enriching the virtual experience with a visit to Unisinos. Participants will learn about student life in Brazil, interact with Brazilian peers, visit sights in Porto Alegre, explore the local region, and be immersed in Brazilian culture through homestays and program activities. The program concludes with a visit to Rio de Janeiro, a city rich in history, culture, and nature.

Note: Priority for enrollment in this program will be given to students enrolled in Solutions Lab Global: Brazil (HONR 29900) during the Fall 2022 semester.

Estimated Program Fee: $375

Not included in estimated cost: airfare and some meals

Callout Dates: TBA

Learn More and Apply: https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/flyer.cfm?flyer=1736 

New Orleans, Louisiana

Program Dates: March 11–18, 2023

Faculty Program Leader: Dr. Jason Ware and Danny Weiss

Number of Credits: 2 HONR credits

“Jazz happened in America...” In this program we will investigate the social, economic, and intellectual conditions that influenced the inception, growth, and dissemination of jazz, and the extent to which it contributed to a better quality-of-life in the city of New Orleans. During this place-based investigation, we will access oral histories, photos, and scores within Tulane’s Hogan Jazz Archives to get a sense of how the unique demographics and geography of New Orleans enabled and nurtured the development of its musical culture and creative place-making. Our time in the archives will lay a foundation for understanding black (Creole/Latina/o) sub-cultures that developed in the South in response to oppressive life circumstances, and that directly influenced jazz as a socio-cultural phenomenon. Program activities will include guided tours, live music, local food stops, and visits to parks and neighborhoods where we will be fully immersed in jazz culture. We will make sense of and synthesize our experiences in this great city by composing a mixed-media storyline that illustrates how jazz influences/d quality-of-life in NOLA. This will be a whirlwind trip over Spring Break 2023 and an experience you will not want to miss!

Estimated Program Fee: $1,600

Not included in estimated cost: airfare, some public transportation, and some meals

Callout Dates: September 14 (Recording available at https://mediaspace.itap.purdue.edu/media/Jazz+in+NOLA+Study+Away+Callout+%28Spring+Break+2023%29/1_ir77lgli) and October 12 (5.30pm, HCRS 1060 - South Reading Room)

Learn More and Apply: https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/flyer.cfm?flyer=1770

THE EMERALD ISLE: KNOWLEDGE, CULTURE, AND IDENTITY IN IRELAND

Dublin and Galway, Ireland; Derry and Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)

Program Dates: March 10–19, 2023

Faculty Program Leader: Dr. Muiris MacGiollabhui

Number of Credits: 2 HONR credits

What has inspired such a litany of writers to come from a small island on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean? This study away class offers students the opportunity to explore Ireland over the course of nine days. Whether walking the streets of Viking-Era Dublin, witnessing the social phenomena that inspired Sally Rooney’s Normal People, or experiencing the murals of Belfast that punctuated the “Troubles,” students will be immersed in the culture of Ireland. Spanning two countries, this class will grapple with the cultural forces that have shaped the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Students will visit the four corners of Ireland, learning its history, its colonial past, and also envisaging the future of the island, north and south.

Estimated Program Fee: $2,100

Not included in estimated cost: airfare and some meals

Callout Dates: September 15 (6.00pm, HCRS 1054) and October 20 (6.00pm, Zoom: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/94053924895?pwd=dFlINy9IZ2k1S2MrN21hTjhFclpIdz09)

Learn More and Apply: https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/flyer.cfm?flyer=1766 

GLOBAL PROBLEMS, GLOBAL SOLUTIONS: PROBLEM-SOLVING ACROSS BORDERS IN ITALY

Padova and Venice, Italy

Program Dates: March 10–19, 2023

Faculty Program Leader: Dr. Leighton Buntain

Number of Credits: 2 HONR credits (with 2 additional HONR credits earned in the concurrent Solutions Lab Global course)

Designing and implementing solutions to major global challenges requires interdisciplinary thinking, collaboration skills, and intercultural competencies. These are all put into practice in the “Solutions Lab Global” class in which Purdue students work virtually with students at the University of Padova in Italy to develop solutions to a global problem. This Spring Break study abroad program flows from this course, enriching the virtual experience with a visit to Padova. Participants will learn about student life in Italy, interact with Italian peers, visit sights in Padova, explore the local region, and be immersed in Italian culture through dormitory stays and program activities. The program concludes with a visit to nearby Venice, one of the world’s most unique cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Note: Priority for enrollment in this program will be given to students enrolled in Solutions Lab Global: Italy (HONR 29900) during the Spring 2023 semester.

Estimated Program Fee: $800

Not included in estimated cost: airfare and some meals

GLOBAL EGYPT: CULTURE, DIVERSITY, AND GLOBALIZATION

Cairo, Alexandria, Port Said, Luxor, Aswan, and the Red Sea, Egypt

Program Dates: May 8–30, 2023

Faculty Program Leader: Dr. Nathan Swanson

Number of Credits: 6 HONR credits

Known in Arabic as Umm ad-Dunya, or Mother of the World, Egypt’s cultural and political influence has long expanded well beyond its borders. In this Maymester program, we will explore Egypt as a modern society with pronounced ancient roots, as a diverse crossroads of three continents, and as a cultural force in a globalized region. We will consider how history is mobilized to define the nation today and look at the ways that institutions position Egypt over time within broader geographies of people and places. We will also study Egyptian culture, with a focus on diversity in Egyptian society, and analyze ways that globalization has shaped Egypt’s economy and built environments. Through our unique program sites, we will observe thousands of years of engineering, trace ongoing legacies of imperialism, and experience globalization from the perspective of the Global South. Program activities include walking tours, museum visits, historical attractions, cultural institutions, meetings with local scholars, visits to traditional markets, a boat ride on the Nile River, and more. While based primarily in Cairo, a bustling city with a metropolitan area of 20 million residents and dozens of distinct districts and suburbs, we will also visit Alexandria, Port Said, Luxor, Aswan, and the Red Sea.

Estimated Program Fee: $4,200

Not included in estimated cost: airfare, visa fee ($25), and some meals

Callout Dates: September 13 (Recording available at https://mediaspace.itap.purdue.edu/media/CALLOUT+-+Global+Egypt+%28Maymester+2023%29/1_sws0pflf) and October 19 (5.30pm, HCRS 1054)

Learn More and Apply: https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/flyer.cfm?flyer=1764 

Accra, Ghana

Program Dates: May 7–28, 2023

Faculty Program Leader: Dr. David Tsetse

Number of Credits: 6 HONR credits

This program will introduce students to international development in Ghana through learning directly from professionals and community members, experiencing the work environment and lifestyle of development professionals on the ground, and identifying key skill sets required for international development work. We will witness first-hand the work of the Ghanian government, United Nations (UN) agencies, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) as they address issues like water, sanitation, hygiene, and the environment in both rural and urban settings. Putting into practice interdisciplinary and critical thinking skills, collaboration skills, and cultural intelligence skills, students will have opportunities to contribute to the analysis, design, and evaluation of programs, visit project sites, and engage with community members. In addition to studying critical aspects of international development work in a developing country context, we will explore and experience Ghana’s rich culture through visits to Elimina Castle, Accra Market, Aburi Botanical Garden, and other historical, cultural, and natural sites.

Estimated Program Fee: $3,995

Not included in estimated cost: airfare and some meals

Callout Dates: September 13 (Recording available at https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/EXaFhzHYNedvruXCnZ76DC_jXo3Ghs-q7ZC_2-9cFbGO4iYiaYgXD4mSSac3KAIM.dkKrM9l6_E8fsg48) and November 4 (5.00pm, HCRS 1060 - South Reading Room)

Learn More and Apply: https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/flyer.cfm?flyer=1753 

Venice, Paderno del Grappa, Florence, and Milan, Italy

Program Dates: May 7–27, 2023

Faculty Program Leader: Dr. Dino Felluga

Number of Credits: 6 HONR credits

“Italian Discoveries” combines two, 3-credit HONR courses, “Da Vinci’s Renaissance” (an investigation of interdisciplinary genius and of the scientific and artistic revolutions of the Italian Renaissance) and “Our Postmodern Present” (an exploration of the scientific and artistic revolutions of our present) into a seamless whole.

The 3-week program also brings together the best of Italy, from the rich countryside of northern Italy’s Veneto region to the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany—from famous cities to small villages known only to locals.

We begin in Paderno del Grappa, a small town in the foothills of the Italian Alps, where we will complete a large portion of our in-class instruction. We then move to Florence, the epicenter of Renaissance art and science, from which we will enjoy a day trip to the most perfectly preserved medieval jewel of Italy, San Gimignano. A two-day break gives students an option to explore other areas of Italy on their own. After an overnight in postmodern Milan, we will spend our last week in Venice. With the watery city as our textbook, we will discover why this unforgettable city is unique in all the world.

Estimated Program Fee: $5,500

Not included in estimated cost: airfare and some meals

Callout Dates: September 14 (Recording available at https://www.dropbox.com/s/wt3ay95cgk38key/video1227017575.mp4?dl=0) and October 20 (12.00pm, https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/97070126681?pwd=VkZRRFFUYUp3YkU2SXZkSDd2Q3U4QT09)Learn More and Apply: https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/flyer.cfm?flyer=1535

REIMAGINING THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE: INNOVATIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS

Amsterdam, Leiden, The Hague, Delft, Rotterdam, and Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Program Dates: May 9–27, 2023

Faculty Program Leader: Dr. Andrew Brightman

Number of Credits: 6 (3 HONR + 3 BME 495-H)

In this program, we will explore emerging trends in healthcare delivery, technology, and organizational leadership in The Netherlands, a global leader in health care innovation. We will see first-hand how these innovations can change the future of healthcare worldwide. Lectures will cover emerging trends in health technologies and their integration into healthcare delivery, along with innovations in organizational climate and leadership within health organizations. With stops in Amsterdam, Leiden, The Hague, Delft, Rotterdam, and Eindoven, we will visit several innovative health-related companies, such as Philips, Buurtzorg, Thinc.Healthcare, and CareXS. We will visit important cultural sites, such as the gardens of Keukenhof, historic windmills, The Dream Factory, Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Floating Farm, and BOLS Genevere Spirits Museum. Together, we will experience how a culture of innovation in technology, leadership, art, design, and caring is influencing healthcare to create one of the most forward-looking health systems in the world.

Estimated Program Fee: $5,000

Not included in estimated cost: airfare and some meals

Callout Dates: September 13 (Recording available at https://mediaspace.itap.purdue.edu/media/Virtual+Information+Session+Sept+13+Exploring+Healthcare+Innovation_Netherlands/1_920nmz2c) and November 2

Learn More and Apply: https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/flyer.cfm?flyer=1783

The Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Program Dates: August 7–17, 2023

Faculty Program Leader: Dr. Kristen Bellisario and Dr. Elizabeth Flaherty

Number of Credits: 3 HONR credits

This course will introduce the unique environments and the culture of the Galápagos Islands and Ecuador while integrating ecological topics including biodiversity, adaptation and evolution, biogeography, endemicism, and conservation biology. Students will learn about the history of the islands, explore diverse ecosystems in both marine and terrestrial environments, and will see wildlife species including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, frigatebird, sea lions, whales, Galapagos penguins, sea turtles, Darwin’s finches, sharks, and many more. Students will also learn about human impacts on the islands resulting from climate change, invasive species, and tourism. The itinerary includes visits to Quito, Ecuador, Isabela Island, Santa Cruz Island, San Cristobal Island, and the Mindo Cloud Forest. Activities include hiking, snorkeling, a volcano walk, and a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station to meet with scientists and environmental educators.

Estimated Program Fee: $5,000–$5,500

Not included in estimated cost: some meals

Callout Dates: September 28 (4.00pm, Dean’s Auditorium on second floor of Pfendler Hall)

Learn More and Apply: https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/flyer.cfm?flyer=1521