Study Abroad Opportunities
Study abroad can be one of the most personally enriching and academically rewarding experiences a student can have. The opportunity to study in another country for a summer, a semester, an academic year, or over winter intersession is open to all CSU San Marcos students through a wide range of programs. Many programs are led by CHABSS faculty, including those listed below. For a complete list of study abroad opportunities, visit the Office of Global Education's Study Abroad website.
Summer 2015 Programs
British Culture & Harry Potter
Through a combination of travel, experiential learning and academic investigation,
this course led by Professor Linda Pershing explores the locations that inspired the
Harry Potter novels and films.
Intercultural Medicine in the Andes
Students live in Quito and attend courses at the CIMAS Academy as part of this amazing
opportunity, led by Professor Bonnie Bade, to engage with the indigenous population
and consider how traditional healing can inform modern medical practice.
Mayan Culture & Intensive Spanish in the Guatemalan Highlands
Under the direction of Professors Michael Hughes and Jule Gomez de Garcia, students
experience Spanish language instruction while enjoying a taste of the traditional
Mayan way of life in the Guatemalan mountain town of Nebaj with the local Ixhil Maya
community.
Summer in Spain
Students in the Summer in Spain program, led by Professor Francisco Martin, participate
in a total immersion experience as they integrate into Spanish life, language, and
culture over the course of their four-week stay.
January Term 2016
The Culture, Archaeology & Ecology of St. Croix
Experience the beauty of the U.S. Virgin Islands while exploring its rich history
with CSUSM anthropologist Dr. Bonnie Bade and a team of local experts from the University
of the Virgin Islands, National Park Service and others.
Youth in French Society
Explore the beautiful city of Paris while learning about youth in French society.
Guided by Dr. Darlene PiƱa, students will have first-hand experiences with French
youth culture as well as opportunities to establish international networks in Paris.