Summer Abroad 2024
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bhutan
- Chile
- Europe (Multi-Country)
- France
- Greece
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- Spain
- Thailand
- United Kingdom
Australia

Sustainable Animal Production Down Under (NEW, Summer Intensive)
Brisbane and Sydney—Australia
Animal Science
Learn about Australia's unique animal management systems and explore its diverse landscapes, from Brisbane to Sydney.
Austria

Vienna—Crossroads of Central Europe
Vienna—Austria
History
From the Renaissance to the United Nations, experience life and history in one of Europe’s grand imperial capitals.
BELGIUM

Microbiology in Europe's Capital—Brussels
Brussels—Belgium
Microbiology
Build a foundation in microbiology as you explore historic labs in the enchanting capital of Belgium.
BELIZE

Paradise Found—Sustainable Planning and Design (NEW, Summer Intensive)
South Water Caye—Belize
Landscape Architecture
Explore sustainable planning and design strategies for visitor-serving development in Belize’s pristine barrier reef and an inland rain forest.
BHUTAN

GIS in the Land of the Thunder Dragon
Thimphu—Bhutan
Landscape Architecture and Applied Biological Systems Technology
Learn how to use geographic information systems (GIS) in the peaceful, culturally rich, and biodiverse country of Bhutan in the Himalayan Mountains.
Chile

Human Rights, Memory and Democracy (NEW, Summer Intensive)
Santiago—Chile
Spanish and Portuguese
Immerse yourself in Chile's transformative history and vibrant social movements, exploring grassroots mobilization, and the struggle for justice and democracy.
EUROPE (MULTI-COUNTRY)

World Cinema and the European Film Festival
Switzerland—France
Cinema and Digital Media
Attend an entire A-level film festival in the Italian-Swiss Lake region, with two weeks of film studies in Cannes, France.

Design in Europe
United Kingdom, Iceland
Design
Journey through three European countries famous for their trend setting historical and contemporary art, architecture and design.
FRANCE
Introduction to Winemaking
Dijon—France
Viticulture and Enology
Learn the basics of wine making while visiting many of the major French wine regions and accessing many elite wineries.
GREECE

Writers in Greece
Athens, Hydra, and Nafplion—Greece
University Writing Program
Learn about Greece’s vibrant culture while traveling to many beautiful and historical sites.
ICELAND

Thermodynamics in the Land of Fire and Ice
Reykjavik—Iceland
Engineering
What better way to study thermodynamics than in a country that is powered completely by geothermal and hydroelectric resources?
IRELAND

Bio Sci 2A on the Emerald Isle
Cork—Ireland
Biological Sciences
Take Biological Sciences 2A in beautiful Ireland at University College Cork, one of the country’s top universities.
ITALY

Immersive Artistry—Summer Sketching in Italy (NEW)
Todi, Siena, Florence, Rome (and more)—Italy
Art
Discover Italy as you learn to draw and appreciate art in Todi, visit Renaissance masterpieces in Florence and Siena, and explore ancient wonders of Rome.

Art, Culture, History in the Eternal City
Rome—Italy
Italian
Our classroom is Rome and nearby historical sites where we will study art, culture, and history that shaped European culture.

Science of the Mind
Bologna—Italy
Psychology
Study cognitive neuroscience through the internationally known Department of Psychology at the University of Bologna in Italy.
JAPAN

Design Japan
Tokyo and Kyoto—Japan
Design
Based in Tokyo and Kyoto, this program explores Japan’s design culture and includes visits to castles, temples, and unique museums.

Life Sciences in Japan
Kusatsu (near Kyoto)—Japan
Biological Sciences
Study biochemistry while living in Japan. With ample free time, students can visit Osaka or Tokyo, shop, delve into manga, dine in foodie heaven, or relax in an Onsen town.
MEXICO

Building Sustainable Water Treatment Systems (NEW)
Monterrey—Mexico
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Participate in the sustainable design of holistic rainwater collection and wastewater treatment systems in an underserved community.
NETHERLANDS

Sustainable Urban Systems (NEW, Summer Intensive)
Delft and Amsterdam—Netherlands
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Delve into the renowned Dutch infrastructure and sustainability practices through the exploration of water management and transportation systems.
SPAIN

Housing and Urbanism in Barcelona
Barcelona—Spain
Community and Regional Development; Landscape Architecture
Discover the many lessons we can take home from Barcelona on housing development and neighborhood regeneration efforts.

Three Cultures of Medieval Spain
Salamanca, Toledo, Madrid (and more)—Spain
Spanish
Explore the cities of Salamanca, Toledo, Madrid, Cordoba, Sevilla, and Granada to learn about the religious and cultural differences of medieval Spain.

History of Cancer
San Sebastian and Bilbao—Spain
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Explore the history of cancer in San Sebastian, a picturesque beachside town on the Bay of Biscay.
THAILAND
Microbiology Lab in the Kingdom of Smiles
Bangkok—Thailand
Microbiology; Food Science and Technology
Explore tropical jungles, pristine beaches, and the mega-city of Bangkok while getting hands-on microbiology laboratory experience.
UNITED KINGDOM
Oxford on Film (NEW)
Oxford—United Kingdom
University Writing Program
Fulfill the Upper Division Writing Requirement in one of the most visited cities in the U.K.

In Search of Scotland
Edinburgh—United Kingdom
University Writing Program
Study the ghosts and hauntings of Edinburgh, cruise the Loch Ness, visit Glasgow, and trek through the Highlands of Scotland.

Organic Chemistry in Nottingham (NEW)
Nottingham—United Kingdom
Chemistry
Complete a key UC Davis organic chemistry course and explore the rich culture and history of England.