Study Abroad Opportunities

Exposure to global ideas, thinking, and culture are an integral part of becoming an educated citizen who will thrive in today's society. The University Honoros Program (UHP) encourages its students to incorporate global components into their curriculum through study abroad and other international experiences.

TRANSYLVANIA STUDY TOUR

The UHP is pleased to announce its second honors-only study abroad experience, “Transylvanian Study Tour”, to Romania during spring break 2006. During March 10-18, 13 undergraduate students along with Catharine Patrone, Assistant Director, UHP; Dr. John Kirby, Professor of Classics; and Dr. Jim Nairne, Professor of Psychology and Director of CLA Honors traveled to Transylvania. This study tour traveled to sites associated with Prince Vlad III “Drakulya” of Wallachia, the original “Dracula” of history, and provided increased knowledge of the historical underpinning of the Dracula legend. For successful completion of the study tour, students received 1 hour of credit, HONR 199Z, “Transylvania Study Tour”.

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LAVAL UNIVERSITY STUDY TOUR
UHP and International Programs are proud to introduce the Laval University Study Tour, the first-ever honors only, short-term study abroad experience in Quebec City, Canada.

Thirty-one UHP freshmen had the opportunity to participate in the second annual Universite Laval Study Tour, August 5-11, 2006. The Universite Laval Study is a collaborative initiative between UHP and IP (International Programs) and is made possible through funding from the Provost's Office.

During the week at Laval, students attended seminars facilitated by Laval professors on the following topics: Quebec and Canadian politics, Canada/US relations, Canadian welfare state and healthcare, and Natives' issues. Also, students participated in experiential learning activities to complement faculty seminars such as visiting the National Assembly and Musee de la Civilisation, and an exclusive tour of the Windsor, Canada border tunnel.

Upon completion of the Universite Laval Study Tour, participants will receive one-hour of credit for HONR 199T in Fall 2006 semester.

Please click here to view pictures from the Laval University Study Tour.

Purdue offers more than 200 study abroad programs in over 45 countries.

For more information about study abroad opportunities at Purdue, please visit: http://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/