Summer Field Schools | Guelph Students
Field schools combine academics with hands-on experiential learning “in the field,” allowing students to incorporate what they are learning in class with their international location.
Most Field Schools will include a few lectures before the students depart, the learning will continue while abroad, and typically includes a final assignment once students return. The abroad component of University of Guelph field schools are offered in the Summer Semester, usually in May-June and are typically 1-4 weeks in duration. Students receive 0.5 – 1.0 credits for Field Schools, usually at the 3rd year level.
Field School Opportunities for Summer 2026
France/Italy Field School: Exploring Cultural Identity through Art, Literature and Film
Explore Paris and Florence through art, literature and film to uncover how cultural identity is shaped, consumed and reinvented in the heart of Europe.
New Zealand Field School: Histories, Cultures, and Politics of an Evolving Indigenous-Settler Biculturalism
Immerse yourself in the dynamic cultural and political landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand, exploring Indigenous-settler biculturalism, history and identity through lectures, fieldwork and local leadership encounters.
The Argentina Field School: Governing Extraction for a Just and Sustainable Energy Transition
Explore the front lines of lithium extraction in Salta, Argentina, examining the ecological, social, and political trade-offs of the global green energy transition through direct engagement with Indigenous communities, environmentalists, and key industry stakeholders.
Korean Cuisine and Culture
Immerse yourself in South Korea’s vibrant food and hospitality industry, comparing traditional practices with modern commercial trends through hands-on workshops, local market tours, and corporate visits to leading food and beverage brands in Seoul and beyond.
Netherlands Field School: Sport Ecosystems and Global Sport Business
Examine how cultural values, governance, and commercialization shape international sport in Amsterdam through behind-the-scenes site visits, stadium tours, and direct engagement with European sport organizations and industry professionals.
St Kitts — Foundations of Clinical and Global Health Practice
Gain hands-on clinical and anatomical training at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences in St. Kitts, combining cadaveric dissection labs and hospital simulation suites with immersive exposure to global healthcare practices.