UDM students, faculty planning spring journey

An educational and cultural tour of Cuba will be offered by UDM Saturday, April 28, to Sunday, May 6.Ready for that one-week excursion?Professors are inviting students and staff to explore the island, connect with its people and discover their culture and history. Studying abroad in Cuba is new for UDM and most American colleges. It recently became possible when President Barak Obama eased restrictions regarding travel to Cuba.Students and those not affiliated with the university can go if they enroll in at least one credit of study.

The Courses include:

EDU 3200/5200 Comparative Education (three credits) with Dr. Lorri MacDonald.

SPA 3990 Advanced Culture (one credit) with Prof. Ann Eskridge,

CST 3140 Intercultural Communications (three credits) with Dr. Barbara Bolz and


The cost of the trip is based on a 16-participant minimum, meaning that the more people come the less you as a study abroad student will have to pay. The cost is $1699 per participantbased on double occupancy. The price reflects the land package only. The cost of airfare will be determined 90 days prior to the departure.For those who want to experience the strip in a private room, the cost will be $1899.

Want to use financial aid?

Tuition is assessed separately. Special tuition discounts apply to this study-abroad program, but students will be able to use their financial aid to fund their trip.A non-refundable $200 deposit is due to Cuba Education Tours at the time of enrollment.An administrative fee of $300 is required for all participants not enrolled for academic credit.