Faculty-Led Programs

This seminar in Barcelona is designed to expose students to a completely different environment of Spain, developing "unique human skills" to thrive in global environments that are becoming more and more the norm than the exception.

The way students will achieve those goals is through real-time impactful consultancy projects with creative, intensive, challenge-based learning in contemporary coworker spaces.

Have you ever dreamed of taking your education global? Turn the classroom into an adventure with this dynamic spring seminar and two-week summer immersion in Taiwan.

More than just a travel experience, this course is designed to help you become a globally minded, culturally responsive educator. You’ll spend the spring semester exploring the global impact of English, intercultural teaching strategies, and Taiwan's unique bilingual education landscape. Then, you’ll pack your bags to put those theories into practice!

During your two weeks abroad, you will live like a local with a welcoming homestay family in vibrant Taichung. You will step into real university and secondary classrooms to observe, co-teach, and connect directly with Taiwanese students and educators. Beyond the classroom, your adventure includes traveling to the bustling capital of Taipei and exploring breathtaking cultural and historical sites. Throughout the journey, guided field journals and group debriefs will help you connect your daily adventures back to the educational theories you learned in the spring.

This program is perfect for TESOL minors, future educators, and any student passionate about international education, cross-cultural exchange, and ethical travel. Come discover the power of language, practice teaching on a global stage, and build memories—and resume skills—that will last a lifetime.

Apply today and take your first step toward teaching abroad!

What makes a life meaningful? Discover how ancient Roman thinkers answered this timeless question in this immersive 4-credit travel seminar! Together, we will dive into the core teachings of Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Skepticism, exploring ancient perspectives on happiness, desire, and rationality.

The highlight of this course is an unforgettable eight-day Spring Break trip to Rome, Italy (March 13–20, 2027). You will step out of the classroom and into history, visiting iconic sites like the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Capitoline Museums, and the Vatican to connect philosophical ideas directly with their ancient cultural roots.

No prior philosophy experience is required. Bring your curiosity and get ready to explore how ancient wisdom applies to modern life!