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Cuba Study Tour (Outgoing Program) Featured

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  • Locations: Santiago, Cuba
  • Program Terms: Winter
  • Restrictions: UWP applicants only
  • Budget Sheets: Winterim
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter 2025 10/31/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Program Description:
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SOCA490, ETHN499, ANTH490, HIST390, INST390, POLS390

Discover the unique identity of Santiago de Cuba and Las Tunas through their history, politics, culture, religions, sculpture, art and tourism. This incredible opportunity will enable you to confront and go beyond the clichés and ideas you have received about the charming, warm and proud Caribbean island of Cuba. 

Participants are based in Santiago, Cuba's historic second-largest city that saw the beginning of the revolution in 1959 and hosts the gorgeous cemetery of Ifigenia where illustrious Cubans (including Fidel Castro) are laid to rest. It is also the city with the largest percentage of Afro-Cubans. The group will visit La Tunas, an art-oriented mid-size city of 211,428 people and historic Puerta Padre where you can enjoy a fine beach in January’s mild tropical temperatures.

This study tour will be led by Dr. Simon Akindes, Professor in the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Law at UW-Parkside.  Dr. Akindes is an experienced traveler and has previous travel experience in Cuba.  He will be working with Common Ground Education & Travel Company which has more than 20 years experience in Cuba.

Be sure to check out the Budget Sheet above as well as the Financial aid information to the left of this program description.  Wisconsin residents with a GPA of 2.5 or better may be eligible for a study abroad grant.

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Program participants of this study abroad program must be capable of:

( X ) Carrying own luggage ( X) Sharing lodging accommodations with B & B host family
 		 ( X ) Adapting to the demands of group travel
(limited independence & “alone time”)
( X ) Walking >3 mile(s) ( X ) Respectfully adapting to new foods and meal traditions. ( X ) Travelling to/from the U.S. independently
( X ) Mounting staircases ( X ) Respectfully adapting to local behavioral/social practices (i.e. dress) ( X ) Navigating through a foreign city independently
( X ) Taking care of own health/ medical needs ( X ) Adhering to rules and safety guidelines. ( X ) Communicating issues and concerns to group coordinators
( X  ) Locating own meals (restaurants / shops) ( X ) Attending programmed activities at varying hours throughout the day. ( X ) Addressing others with respect and dignity.