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Faculty-Led Programs
Not ready to spend an entire semester in another country, but you’re still curious about a Study Abroad opportunity? Faculty-Led Programs at AUM are the perfect solution for you! Students are able to take an educational tour abroad as part of an AUM course to study the language, culture, history, arts and sciences, and economical and political systems of other nations. Typically held during the summer, you’ll spend anywhere between a week and a month on a guided tour of a different international location under the supervision of an AUM Faculty member. If you are interested in learning more about the available faculty-led programs, contact your Study Abroad Advisor.
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Previous Programs
South Africa
An ecology and culture tour in South Africa with Dr. Nicholas Bourke and Dr. Chelsea Ward
Students explored savannah ecology and developed elementary science curriculum, including completion of field studies in Kruger National Park and service-learning projects in area elementary schools
England
Bath
A literary tour in England with Dr. Seth Reno from the Department of English and Philosophy
Students studied the roles of travel and tourism in British literature, with special focus on the celebrity status of English authors.
England
York
A Gothic cathedral education trip in England with Dr. Laura Whatley of the Department of Fine Arts
Students observed and explored the major medieval cathedrals in Northern England.
Madagascar
A biodiversity hotspot education tour in Madagascar with four professors from the Biology Department — Lecturer Michelle Taliaferro, Dr. Chelsea Ward, Dr. John Aho and Lecturer Nilmini Viswaprakash
Students visited a variety of island habitats to observe and learn about organisms’ endemic, ecological threats to wildlife, conservation measures, and areas of current and needed research as well as to explore issues of environmental sustainability.
Spain
An economic study tour in Spain with Dr. James Francisco from the Department of Economics
Students visited major cities in Spain to study economic issues, including global finance, international trade, the impact of the Great Recession and the resulting sovereign debt crisis on the economy of Spain, the European Union and the world.
Mexico
A language and cultural exploration tour in Mexico with Dr. Pamela Long from the Department of History and World Languages and Cultures
Students visited Chiapas, the southernmost state of Mexico, and Mexico City to study the Spanish language and to explore Mexican culture through the indigenous Maya cultures, the Museum of Anthropology and the Aztec pyramids.
Belize
A child advocacy study tour in Belize with Dr. Denise Davis-Maye from the Department of Sociology
Students took part in a comprehensive learning experience in Belize on child advocacy study through social work, anthropological and historic theoretical frames of global, social, and economic issues of development.
Costa Rica
An ecology and Childhood Education study journey in Costa Rica with Dr. Nicholas Bourke from the Department of Curriculum Instruction and Technology
Students explored the rain forest ecology and developed elementary science curriculum related to tropical ecology.
England
Oxford
A literary journey in England with Dr. Matthew Jordan from Department of English and Philosophy
Students studied the most important writings of Inklings members, visiting a number of historic sites and taking part in activities related to the Inklings.
Trinidad and Tobago
A sport development study tour in Trinidad and Tobago with Dr. Cornell Foo and Dr. George Schaefer of the Department of Kinesiology
Students explored sport globalization as a tool for sport development and ethical issues in sports through the third world nation of Trinidad and Tobago, which has strong multicultural and sport traditions.
China
A language and cultural exploration journey in China with Professor L.C. Kelley from the Department of History and World Languages and Cultures
Students visited a variety of historic sites, commercial centers and education institutions in the Chinese cities of Beijing and Wuhan to better understand Chinese culture, history, sociology, religions, economy and language.
London-Paris-Frankfurt
An economic study trip in Europe with Professor Jeff Bates from the Department of Economics
Students visited London, Paris and Frankfurt to study the impact of exchange rates, international trade, foreign direct investment and other economic topics specifically between the U.S. and Western Europe by visiting a variety of financial centers and business locations.
Japan
An innovation and cultural education trip in Japan with Dr. Donald Amoroso from the Department of Information Systems
Students took part in educational lectures on Japanese business, technology and academic life at Japanese universities.
Sri Lanka
A cultural study journey in Sri Lanka with Dr. Achala Gunasekara-Rockwell
Students studied the religions and culture of Sri Lanka through a field experience to historic sites and local communities.
Puerto Rico and Ecuador
An international archaeological research tour in Puerto Rico and Ecuador with Dr. Terance Winemiller from the Department of Sociology
Students explored the diverse cultures of Ecuador and Puerto Rico.
Costa Rica
San Jose
A rainforest ecology study trip in Costa Rica with two professors — Lecturer Michelle Taliaferro and Dr. John Aho from the Department of Biology
Students engaged in various field research activities within lowland rainforest habitats through exploring the diverse flora and fauna of the forested wilderness.
