For the past several years, Dan Premo, professor of political science, has introduced students to a Cuba Americans rarely see. During a two-week travel seminar, students meet with educators, university students, health workers, government representatives, artists, and community leaders to learn how Cuba is coping with the economic crisis brought about by the collapse of the Soviet Union, its communist allies in Eastern Europe, and the continuation of the U.S. embargo. This year, the Summer Seminar in Cuba is open to Washington College alumni. The group will travel May 22 through June 5, spending most of its time in Havana, with side trips to Pinar del Rio, Cientguegos, and Trinidad.
English translation is provided for all scheduled activities.
The cost will be adjusted for those participants who elect to depart from elsewhere in the United States. However, they must arrange to arrive in Cancun, Mexico, in time for the group flight to Havana. Reservation deadline is March 23. Space is limited to 20 persons and will be reserved as applications are received.