Students are encouraged to seek a variety of funding sources. Students from other universities may receive transfer credit. All participants are subject to approval by the U.S. Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Government. Students attend the two classes for a total of eight credits. Courses count for credits toward a Spanish major or minor.
Graduate students are welcome to apply.
The group travels to Trinidad, Cienfuegos, Matanzas, and Varadero. Students also have access to many exciting areas of Havana, including Old Havana and the financial and commercial district in Miramar. As part of the Afro-Cuban Culture course, students have some afternoon field trips to sites such as old coffee plantations, churches, and religious temples. Organized group outings introduce students to the world of Cuban dance performances, concerts, plays, etc. The U of Havana and Wake Forest U have workshops for participating American students.