Cuba Semester Abroad (Winter 2017)
Study and Live in Cuba in Winter 2017
The Cuba Semester will provide an opportunity for up to 26 Guelph students to spend the Winter 2017 semester in Cuba, and is open to students from all disciplines.
While in Cuba, students will take courses and live in residence at two partner institutions; Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Agrícolas (National Institute of Agricultural Sciences), Mayabeque Province and the Universidad de Guantanamo, Guatanamo Provice.
Please note: The information provided below for the Cuba Semester is tentative and subject to change. As more details become available, they will be provided on this website.
Cuba Semester Coordinator for Winter 2017
The Semester Abroad Coordinator supervises all academic activities, teaches the Fall 2016 courses as well as 2 courses in Cuba, organizes group activities and field trips and provides information and support to students prior to departure and during their time in Cuba.
The Cuba Semester Coordinator for the Winter 2017 is Dr. Erin Nelson. You can contact Dr. Nelson with any questions you may have about the semester at enelson@uoguelph.ca
Mandatory Fall 2016 Course
All students who are accepted to participate in the Cuba Semester Winter 2017 will be enrolled in a 0.5 credit Cuba Semester course in Fall 2016. This course is taught by the Cuba Semester Coordinator and will offer an interdisciplinary perspective on Cuba, and prepare students for the Cuba semester.
Cuba Semester Courses
The tentative course subjects for the Winter 2017 semester include Spanish language, Cuban society (history, politics and culture), Agroecology in Cuba, Community Development and Global Food Systems. Spanish language skills are not a requirement to apply to the Cuba Semester.
Field Trips and Group Events
Field trips and group activities will be held throughout the semester, allowing students to further explore and learn more about Cuba.
A tentative list of field trips include:
Pinar del Río/Viñales
Cienfuegos/Girón
Santiago/Baracoa
Sierra Maestra
Accommodations on the Cuba Semester
Students will live in residence accommodations, provided by the university partners in Cuba.
Cuba Semester Costs and Funding
Students on a semester abroad program pay full-time University of Guelph tuition.
The estimated Cuba Semester Abroad fee of $3200 will cover the cost of accommodations, field trips, and most meals. This amount is subject to change due to fluctuations in the exchange rate.
All costs, including airfare, tuition, and incidentals are the responsibility of the student.
Scholarships: Some scholarships and bursaries are available. For details consult the Student Financial Services website, Travel Grants Search.
Apply to the Cuba Semester for Winter 2017
Applications are no longer being accepted for the Winter 2017 Cuba Semester.