Short-Term Faculty-Led Travel Courses

Step outside the classroom and explore psychology in action in Dublin, Ireland! This course combines spring semester classes at Curry with a travel experience from January 5–14, 2026. Visit museums, institutions, and public spaces in Dublin and take a day trip to Belfast to see how culture shapes behavior, cognition, and emotion.

Your travel fee covers airfare, accommodations, excursions, and select meals, while tuition is included in your spring 2026 credit load. Experience Irish history, art, music, and traditions firsthand, and return with a deeper understanding of psychology and global culture.

Don’t just study psychology—Register now and experience it in Ireland.

Take your studies global and explore healthcare in action in Chile! This short-term study abroad course combines Curry College coursework with an immersive travel experience in Santiago, Chile. Learn how another country approaches public health, universal healthcare, and health equity through visits to hospitals, clinics, nonprofits, and public health organizations.

Experience Chilean culture firsthand through walking tours, cultural sites, local cuisine, and even a day trip to the stunning Cajon del Maipo. Guest lectures and interactions with local students and health professionals provide a hands-on perspective on global health practices you can compare with the U.S. system.

The travel fee of $4,075 includes airfare, accommodations, excursions, and select meals, while tuition is included in your spring semester credit load. Students should be ready to walk 5–10 miles per day, so bring comfortable shoes and a sense of adventure!

Gain a deeper understanding of global public health, immerse yourself in a new culture, and return with unforgettable experiences.

Register now and see health from a global perspective in Chile!

Explore the dramatic landscapes of Iceland while studying how water shapes ecosystems! This short-term travel course combines weekly Curry College classes with an immersive Spring Break experience in Iceland. Investigate hydrologic processes and their impact on ecology, human activity, and the environment through hands-on field studies in one of the planet’s most unique ecosystems.

During your trip, you’ll observe Iceland’s rivers, glaciers, and wetlands, connecting classroom theory to real-world ecological patterns. Learn how land use affects the hydrologic cycle and, in turn, the plants, animals, and communities that rely on these systems. Guided by Professors Elizabeth Wade and colleagues, you’ll gain a deep understanding of water’s role in both ecosystems and human well-being.

The travel fee of $4,000 covers airfare, accommodations, and excursions, while tuition is included in your spring semester credit load. Students should have completed at least 24 credits and meet the GPA and standing requirements.

Dive into the science of hydrology, witness Iceland’s extraordinary ecology, and return with a global perspective on the vital connections between water and life.

Register now to explore Iceland like a scientist!

Immerse yourself in London’s vibrant art and design scene while earning 3 credits! This short-term travel course combines Curry College classes with an unforgettable week in London, guided by Professors Alison Poor-Donahue and Katherine Gardner. Explore iconic institutions like the Tate Modern, The Design Museum, the British Museum, St. Bride's Library Printing Workshop, and Pentagram, along with unique experiences such as a Street Art Tour and Graffiti Workshop in East London.

Discover how London’s rich visual traditions—from Underground signage to generations of fine and applied arts—shape the world of graphic design. Engage directly with museums, galleries, and design firms, and bring these inspirations into your own creative work. Preparatory classes at Curry and reflective projects upon return ensure you connect your experiences abroad with your academic and artistic growth.

The travel fee covers airfare, accommodations, excursions, and select activities, while tuition is included in your spring semester credit load. Experience the art, culture, and design literacy of one of the world’s most creative cities.

Register now and let London inspire your next masterpiece!

Explore history, memory, and rhetoric in Poland while earning 3 credits! This travel course combines Curry College coursework with an immersive experience in Warsaw and Kraków, guided by Dr. Kelly Wheeler. Examine how rhetoric shaped the narratives of Jewish victims, Nazi perpetrators, resistors, and bystanders during the Holocaust through museums, historical sites, and archival materials.

Visit the POLIN Museum, Warsaw Ghetto remnants, the Warsaw Rising Museum, Treblinka, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Oskar Schindler’s Factory, and participate in a Jewish cemetery restoration project. Engage with local experts and cultural institutions to understand how documentation, storytelling, and memory influence identity and historical understanding.

Students should be prepared to walk 5–10 miles per day, so bring comfortable shoes and a sense of curiosity. This course offers a unique opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world sites and deepen your understanding of rhetoric, history, and cultural memory.

Register now and experience Holocaust studies in a global context!