Study Abroad

Faculty-Led Travel Study Programs

Faculty-led programs are short-term international opportunities that are developed and led by UW-Whitewater faculty and staff. Programs are often experiential in nature, incorporating active learning such as volunteer opportunities, tours, site visits, workshops, and research projects. These course range from 2-4 credits. The academic focus and location changes from academic year.

Current and Upcoming Programs

Spring 2024

Ireland & Scotland-Language and Culture

Iceland-Geology and Physics of Iceland

Panama-Tropical Conservation

UK and Ireland-Law, Crime and Punishment

Fall 2023

Costa Rica: Health and Aging

Costa Rica: Intercultural Communication

Summer 2024

Scotland-Graduate School Counselor Program

  • Faculty-led programs consist of on-campus class meetings during the academic year, followed by a travel component of 1-4 weeks in length during a term break (e.g. winter break, spring break, or summer).
  • Faculty-led programs are an ideal option for students looking for a well-supported, group-based, short-term international experience.
  • Faculty-led program offerings vary from year to year, so be sure to check this page, as well as our program search, for an up-to date list of upcoming programs
  • For additional information about faculty led programs, students can email or set up an appointment with Han Ngo, Global Experiences Coordinator.
  • If you are a faculty member interested in proposing a  new program, please visit our Faculty and Staff Resources page.


Global Experiences (Study Abroad)

Office of Global Experiences 

McCutchan Hall, Room 204
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
800 West Main Street
Whitewater, WI 53190

Contact Us:
Phone: 262-472-5759
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Student Diversity, Engagement and Success (SDES)

McCutchan Hall, Room 226
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
800 West Main Street
Whitewater, WI 53190

Contact Us:
Phone: 262-472-4985
E-mail us!