Requirements and Application

Program Requirements

• Interested students must be degree seeking full-time students of sophomore standing or above at the University of Rhode Island
• Students must have an overall 2.5 GPA
• Participants must either already possess or be able to obtain a valid passport

Application Process

• The application deadline for the Winter 2021 J-term in Cuba Program is early October 2020. Online applications available August 2020 on the Office of International Education website.
• Students must complete and submit the online application, and participate in an interview with one of the directors of the program.
• Study Abroad Advising – Students should complete a Prior Approval Form and meet with their academic advisors to verify what courses meet the requirements for their major or minor.
• For additional information contact Program Directors Professor Katie McIntyre kamcintyre@uri.edu or, Professor Richard McIntyre, mcintyre@uri.edu

Logistics

Students will stay in bed and breakfasts (casas particulares) while in Cuba. Two meals per day will be provided. Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean with a population over 11 million. It has a tropical climate with an average temperature of 78°F in January. Cuban culture is remarkably diverse, and students should expect to experience vibrant music, poetry, dancing and singing, as well as unique culinary traditions, in a safe and welcoming environment. Some previous activities offered as part of the trip include: horseback riding in Viñales National Park, a performance by Habana Compás Dance, and lunch on the grounds of a local farm, Finca Paraiso Argoecologica. Students will also have the opportunity to learn from journalists, health care professionals, urban planners, and more.

Academics

Students will earn 3 URI credits. There is some pre-trip reading and a short reaction paper and online discussion to acquaint the student with Cuban history up to the revolution of 1959, some of the impacts of that revolution, and the emergence of a post-Castro society today. During the trip students will be exposed to aspects of Cuban politics, economy, and culture, and keep a journal. A post-trip paper on a mutually agreed upon topic completes the course.

Finances and Scholarships

Program Costs**

Program Cost**: $4,600-$5,200
**Based on 2019-2020 costs. includes round-trip airfare, accommodation, most meals, in-country transportation, excursions and cultural activities, health insurance, URI tuition. Financial Aid available through Enrollment Services.