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Curry College students and faculty in Iceland

Want to study abroad but not sure about committing to a full semester? Curry’s short-term, faculty-led programs are the perfect way to experience the world while staying on track with your studies. These programs are led by Curry professors and take place during winter break, spring break, or summer, giving you the chance to travel with classmates and earn credit in just a few weeks.

Each program is built around a specific course, so you will dive deep into a subject while connecting what you learn in the classroom to real-world experiences abroad. Whether it is exploring history and culture, engaging with local communities, or seeing your field of study from a global perspective, faculty-led programs make learning come alive in exciting ways.

One of the best parts? You won’t be going alone. You will travel as part of a group of Curry students with the guidance of a faculty member who knows the destination and the course inside and out. It is a great way to see the world, build friendships, and learn in a supportive and structured environment.

These short-term programs are designed to be affordable, accessible, and flexible. They are a great first step into global learning and can spark your interest in even more international opportunities down the road.

Take a short trip. Make a big impact. Join a Curry faculty-led program and discover how far your education can take you.

Explore Upcoming Destinations

Florence, Italy

Discovering Florence

Travel to Italy for your Gen Ed Capstone! GEN 3001 (3 credits) runs January 3–15, 2027 and includes round‑trip airfare from Boston to Florence, 11 nights of accommodations, museum visits, day trips, and time for solo exploration—all included for an estimated travel fee of $4,950. A passport is required, with a deposit due by October 1, 2026.

Big Ben tower in London

London's Calling!

Immerse yourself in art and design in London! GD 3001: Study Abroad—Art + Design Immersion (3 credits) runs May 17–25, 2027 and satisfies either the Global/International or Active Learning requirement. Students meet 5–7 times prior to travel. The program includes round‑trip airfare from Boston to London, all accommodations, museum and gallery visits, a street art tour with a graffiti workshop, a printing press workshop, a flight on the London Eye, and visits to Big Ben, Parliament, Buckingham Palace, and more. The estimated travel fee is $4,355. A passport is required, with a deposit due by October 15, 2026.

Rome, Italy

Art History in Rome

Study art history where it comes alive—in Rome! Art History in Rome (AH‑2200, 3 credits) runs May 24–June 1, 2027 and includes round‑trip airfare from Boston to Rome, nine nights of hotel accommodations, museum visits, day trips, and time for solo exploration. Highlights also include a cooking class and a guided monuments tour. The estimated travel fee is $4,500. A passport is required, with a deposit due by October 15, 2026.

A rendering of a Polish village

Rhetorics of the Holocaust: Germany & Poland

Examine history, memory, and rhetoric through immersive travel in Europe. Rhetorics of the Holocaust in Germany/Poland (WRIT‑2240, 3 credits) runs May 21–31, 2027 and includes round‑trip airfare from Boston, ten nights of hotel accommodations, museum visits, day trips, and time for solo exploration. This course satisfies Humanities Breadth, Reading/Writing Enhanced (RWE), and General Elective requirements. The estimated travel fee is $4,850. A passport is required, with a deposit due by October 15, 2026.

A castle in the United Kingdom

Nursing Health Policy & Finance in the UK

Explore global health systems and policy in the UK. Nursing Health Policy & Finance in the UK (NSG‑3470, 3 credits) runs May 24–June 5, 2027 and includes round‑trip airfare from Boston to the UK, eleven nights of hotel accommodations, museum visits, day trips, and time for solo exploration. The program also features guest lectures and guided walking tours. The estimated travel fee is $5,900. A passport is required, with a deposit due by October 15, 2026.

Ready to Explore? Apply Today!

Studying abroad opens doors to unforgettable memories, lifelong friendships, and career-boosting opportunities. Begin your application now!

Students have had incredible experiences in destinations like:

Curry College students pose for a picture in New Orleans

New Orleans

Music and the Call for Justice

Curry College students pose for a pic in Cuba

Cuba

Politics and Culture & Global Health

Curry College students cooking in Italy

Italy

Art, history, and culinary studies

Curry College students pose for a picture in Spain

Spain

Management of International Business

Curry College students hold up their creative writing work in China

China

Health Policy & Finance