Check with your current insurance company about coverage they offer. You can find a lot of this information on the Study Abroad Internet Resource List. UMBC offers special summer and winter session programs such as archeology in Italy, theater in London, etc. Many other universities and organizations offer educational travel programs outside of the school year. You can often earn credit for these types of programs.
Information is readily available on the web.
It is also often possible to get credit for this type of experience. Ask your advisor about this possibility. List Make sure the office of International Education Services knows what program you will be attending and has all your contact information to reach you while you are away. It also enables the system to generate your registration appointment for the upcoming semester. You will be able to view the class schedule via the web or a printed copy in the mail.