CIEE Cuban Studies Program in Havana, Cuba

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Locations: Havana, Cuba
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
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Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Guilford Affiliated Program	Minimum GPA:	3.0
Major(s):	Accounting, Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computing Technology and Information Systems, Economics, English, History, International Studies: Africa, International Studies: Latin America, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, Spanish, Theatre	Housing:	Homestay
Language of Instruction:	Native Language

Program Description:

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Program Overview

As the political, economic, and cultural hub of Cuba, Havana is the perfect spot to practice your intermediate to advanced Spanish language skills and gain insight into this country’s fascinating past. Enroll in classes with local and international students at CIEE’s partner school, University of Havana (UH), and agree to speak only Spanish to foster language learning and cultural immersion. Courses are focused in art, health, history, literature, music, politics, and more. All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.

Unique Experiences

GAIN INSIGHT

into Cuban culture, history, and relationships with the U.S. and other countries.

EXPLORE HAVANA

– from Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to modern Vedado, and the city's diverse suburbs.

ENJOY HAVANA'S WORLD-FAMOUS

music scene and the city's many festivals.

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Excursions & Activities

Visit sites of historic and cultural importance in Havana and the surrounding areas.
Attend festivals and holiday celebrations like Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana.
Go on historical, architectural, or other specialized tours of the city of Havana.
Take guided visits to the city's museums, baseball games, and other sporting events.
Every February, Havana celebrates the International Book Fair, in the Morro-Cabaña Fortress, to which a foreign country is usually invited to participate.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Some meals
Mandatory orientation – an introduction to Havana culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

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Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

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