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Each new temple nobler than the last… —Oliver Wendell Holmes, “The Chambered Nautilus”

Honors Abroad

Your Passport to International Learning

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A component of the University Honors Program, Honors Abroad is a cross-cultural curriculum enhancement open to eligible honors program students. Under the instruction of a competitively selected Nicholls professor, honors students enroll in special humanities courses and begin coursework at Nicholls, continue coursework in England or Costa Rica and complete coursework upon return. The international component of Honors Abroad is held during special sessions between semesters. Honors Abroad establishes academic and residential linkages with local universities in host countries to extend the collegiate experience.

Honors Abroad is coordinated by Dr. Martin Simpson. Simpson can be contacted in 241 Peltier Hall or at 985.448.4610.

Honors Abroad — England

Honors Abroad — England is held between the spring semester and summer session. Students experience cultural immersion by living on the University of Plymouth campus among resident students; visiting famous and historical sites such as London, Bath, Stonehenge, the British Museum, Tintagel and the Globe Theater; and earning six hours of credit in HUMA 381.

Requirements:
Honors Abroad — England is open to honors students in good standing who are committed to completing the Honors Program, have earned at least 60 credit hours and meet specific academic criteria (e-mailed to the University Honors Program students). Applications for the annual experience are available in November/December of the year prior to travel.

Cost:
Through private donations, the University Honors Program covers costs for all lodging, instruction, academic rentals, community meals, admissions and fees associated with coursework, in addition to a portion of travel. Students are required to pay $700 to subsidize travel expenses and are expected to cover personal expenses, such as meals, souvenirs, other admissions and fees.

2009 Schedule:
The next Honors Abroad — England will be held from May 6, 2009, to June 6, 2009.

Honors Abroad — Costa Rica

Honors Abroad — Costa Rica is held between fall and spring semesters. Students experience the natural history and culture of one of the most environmentally diverse regions of the world; visit the Atlantic and Pacific coastlines, volcanic plains, rain forests and cultural institutions; and earn six hours of credit in HUMA 481.

Requirements:
Honors Abroad — Costa Rica is open to honors students in good standing who are committed to completing the Honors Program, who are undertaking Honors Thesis work (HONR 401 or HONR 402) and who meet specific academic criteria (which is e-mailed to University Honors Program students). Applications for the annual experience are available in September/October of the year of travel.

Cost:
Through private donations, the University Honors Program covers costs for all lodging, instruction, academic rentals, community meals, admissions and fees associated with coursework, in addition to a portion of travel. Students are required to pay $700 to subsidize travel expenses and are expected to cover personal expenses, such as meals, souvenirs, other admissions and fees.

2008 Schedule:
The next Honors Abroad — Costa Rica will be held from Dec. 3, 2008, to Dec. 21, 2008.