The new CU program is the first time CU students have the chance to study in Cuba. The new program at CU however is only a study-abroad program not an exchange program. CU students study at the University of Havana but Havana students do not study here. The Cuban government as of yet, has not permitted students to use the program. The program offers traditional study abroad sequences.
Students can also apply for an intensive, three-week course on the island.
It is really to learn about Cuba and Cuban identity. Our concern was to obtain a license, so we re not running in an illegal manor. It is sort of the ups and downs of the political scene. A boat carrying people might happen to be fleeing Cuba and so that sets us back. An example of this kind of setback the council endured was the Elian Gonzalez controversy.