International Programs
Spring & Summer Study Tours
The MSUM International Programs Office, in coordination with various academic departments, runs a number of faculty-led study tours to many different parts of the globe. Recent tours have visited China, Mexico, Tanzania, Kenya, England, Scotland, Ireland, Iceland, Costa Rica and Brazil. Tours generally run late May - early June (usually 10-20 days in length), over Winter Break or the Spring Break holiday. Students can earn up to 6 credits, and financial aid is generally available for these study tours. Tours are finalized and announced on an ongoing basis, and any relevant information will be posted as soon as it's final.
Each year, the Spring & Summer Study Tours are different. Stop by the Office of International Programs to verify tour information and apply.
2009 Short-term study tours:
Grand Cultural Tour of China: May 20-June 9, 2009
Join Economics Professor Gregory Stutes and Chinese Professor Su-Lin Tai on a tour of some of the most fascinating historical, cultural, and scenic sites of China. You will learn and experience the rich culture and long history of China through a pre-tour class and a nearly month-long visit to China. Information on the final itinerary and prices are available in the OIP. This tour is open to MSUM students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the general public. There will be an informational meeting on Oct. 23, 2008 in Maclean 274 at 4:15 pm, or you may contact Gregory Stutes at stutes@mnstate.edu, or Su-Lin Tai at taisu@mnstate.edu.
Spring Break in Paris: March 13 - March 21
Spend Spring Break in historic Paris! This tour is open to all MSUM students, faculty, and all members of the community. The tour will be guided by Dr. James Kaplan. No language proficiency is required. For more information, visit Discovering Paris or stop by the OIP for a brochure and application.
Examples from PAST years include:
Cuernavaca, Mexico summer program: The MSUM Language Department's program to Cuernavaca, Mexico gives students an intense immersion program in Spanish that lasts for 6 weeks every spring. Students attend classes at the Universidad International (UNITER) and the credits are transferable to MSUM. Students have the option to stay with carefully selected local families and can participate in excursions to nearby cultural attractions including the ruins of Xochicalco and Tepoztlán. Application deadline is December 15, 2005, and the program is limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Professor Cecilia Mafla (218-477-4055, cmafla@mnstate.edu) for more information.