Travel Study Programs
May and spring break travel study programs are faculty-led programs that offer MC sophomores, juniors, and seniors alternate study environments, international experiences and exposure to diverse cultures while earning credit towards their degree. The programs have experiential learning as the focus and are typically two- to three-weeks in length. Programs and destinations vary from year to year and there are options to suit most degrees. Spring Break Programs are also travel study programs, but take place during spring break as part of a spring semester course.
Who should consider this type of program?
- Non Traditional Students with a job and/or family responsibilities that prevent a longer time away.
- Students with restrictive curricula who find it difficulty to fulfill graduation requirements on semester programs.
- Students with little travel experience abroad. It may be reassuring to travel with a known faculty member!
- Athletes with practice and game schedules that prevent long absences
- Working students who need to keep their income during a semester.
- Students who want to travel with a group of peers.
- Students for whom the topic fulfills a degree requirement or core requirement.
- Students who have an elective space who want to build in a significant global component
- Students who want to complete a Global+ Certificate
*Athletic Tours are only open to varsity athletes on the team
Programs for the 2024-25 Academic Year
MC Scots in Bonaire
BIO 249 Study Abroad in Bonaire – Tropical Ecology (SL) (GL+)
May 2025
MC Scots in Costa Rica
EXS/HWP/OST/INT 249 Blue Zones & Health: Longevity of People & Planet (CD) (GL+) (CE)
Spring Break program as part of a Spring 2025 semester course
MC Scots in England & Scotland
BUS/INT 349 Organizational Behavior – Lessons from Abroad (GL+)
May 2025
MC Scots in Spain
EDU/INT/SPN/HIS349 and BUS249: Sense of Place: An Analysis of Regional Identities and Cultural Connections between Appalachia and Catalonia (CD) (GL+)
May 2025
MC Scots in Thailand
REL/PHL/INT 349 Religion, Culture & Society in Thailand (CD) (RS) (GL+)
May 2025
MC FRESHMEN in Scotland
INT 201 Contemporary Global Issues – Scottish Highlands (PS) (GL+)
May 2025
Introducing MC’s first year abroad program which is the first opportunity for MC students across any major to
- Develop stronger intercultural communication skills.
- Challenge their ability to cope with unfamiliar situations and ambiguity.
- Acquire an understanding of cultures and perspectives different from their own.
- Learn about making a difference on important global issues that affect us all.
- Complete a core requirement (Person & Society – PS domain)
- This will be a highly selective program for first year students only. The program fee will be only $350. Email kirsten.sheppard@maryvillecollege.edu for more information.
Recent Programs (2021-24)
COVID-19: Maryville College’s highest priority is on the health, safety, and security of our students in each country we have programs, and decision making in light of COVID-19 is based upon current conditions in locations where we send students. Currently, for most of our programs worldwide, travel is open with few remaining entry restrictions related to COVID. However, we anticipate that the status of any given country could change prior to upcoming semesters. Maryville College will continue to use pre-established policies and indicators to determine what countries will be approved for travel. The Center for Global Engagement will continue to monitor public health and travel advisory guidance from local public health officials, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US Department of State, and other global health advisories. We anticipate a country-by-country consideration of education abroad opportunities. Students who wish to study abroad should expect to be required to be fully vaccinated, and currently must plan for re-entry COVID testing prior to re-entering the United States Other requirements may apply based on host country regulations.
MC Scots in Denmark, Iceland & Sweden
SUS 249: In Search of Hygge Through Design and Sustainability in Scandinavia [CD] May 2024
MC Scots in Costa Rica
WRC 370 Latin America (Costa Rica) [CD] May 2024
MC Scots in London, England
THT 199 Scots Intensive Playwrighting June 2024
Costa Rica:
OST 149/INT 149 Responsible Travel & Blue Zones (Fit.Green.Happy) (CD) (CE) (GL+)
In partnership with Costa Rica Experience
England & Scotland:
BUS 249 Business, Culture & Place @ Harlaxton Manor
(Photo Credit: University of Evansville Harlaxton Manor)
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
PSY/SOC 249: Sex and Society – Cultural Comparisons Between the US and the Netherlands (CD) – May 2022
Study Away Programs (USA-based)
Learn more here.
- Complete the online Travel Study Application. You can apply right through the program brochure of the program you want to apply for.
- Watch our application process video
- Applications due ONLINE by October 1 by 12noon with a $100 application fee. (See refund policy below)
- If you want a scholarship: Complete the Travel Study scholarship application form too! They will will be due to the Center for Global Engagement (International House) by October 1. Scholarship deadlines will not be extended for late applicants
Spring Break Programs
What | When | Details |
Application Available | Now | Apply Online. Also be sure you are applying now for a passport.
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Application Deadline | October 1 | All online materials, including scholarship application must be submitted by 12noon. $100 application fee due (not part of program fee)
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Notification of Acceptance | October 21 | In Via portal |
Confirmation of Acceptance & $200 deposit Due | November 4 | In Via portal by 12noon
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Payment 1 (120 days) | November 29 | 25% of payment due
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Payment 2 (90 days) | December 16 | 25% of payment due
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Payment 3 (60 days) | January 13 | 25% of payment due
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Payment 4 (30 days) | February 14 | 25% of payment due
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Mandatory CGE Pre-Departure (3) | Part of class | Required for all participants
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Program Specific Pre-departure Meetings | Part of class | Determined by leaders |
May-term Programs
What | When | Details |
Application Available | Now | Apply Online. Also be sure you are applying now for a passport.
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Application Deadline | October 1 | All online materials, including scholarship application must be submitted by 12noon. $100 application fee due (not part of program fee)
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Notification of Acceptance | October 28 | In Via portal |
Confirmation of Acceptance & $200 deposit Due | November 15 | In Via portal by 12noon
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Payment 1 (120 days) | December 16 | 25% of payment due
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Payment 2 (90 days) | January 13 | 25% of payment due
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Payment 3 (60 days) | February 14 | 25% of payment due
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Payment 4 (30 days) | March 14 | 25% of payment due
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Mandatory CGE Pre-Departure | TBD | Required for all participants
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Program Specific Pre-departure Meetings | TBD | Determined by leaders |
Maryville College will work with international partners to create refund and withdrawal policies that limit the financial impact on students and families should a student’s plan to travel change.
- 100% refund of total program costs (EXCEPT application fee and deposit) until first payment date (December)
- RECOVERABLE COSTS of total program costs up to 46 days prior to the start (arrival) date of the program (program specific – some payments may have an earlier cutoff date)
- 0% refund of total program costs 45 days or less prior to the start (arrival) date of the program
*Above policies are currently estimated, but established by contract obligations.
Student withdrawals after the confirmation of acceptance date may affect the ability for a program to occur or may affect program pricing.
- Emergency Medical Coverage: In case you’re sick and need to see a doctor or visit the hospital
- Emergency Medical Evacuation Coverage: For more extreme cases that require emergency treatment in the hospital
- Trip Interruption: Protects you if you get sick and must return home
- Trip Cancellation: Protects prepaid non-refundable trip costs, allows you to submit a claim to get some or all of your money back on flights, hotels, and more
- Trip Delay: Protects if you if you have to delay your trip due to illness and certain emergency situations.
But there are other travel related expenses that are not covered by study abroad medical insurance.
Cancel for any reason insurance, also known as CFAR, is a time-sensitive, optional benefit that can be purchased to protect your financial investment in travel. This benefit is time-sensitive and has other eligibility requirements, so not all travelers will qualify. Please be sure to read the plan details carefully before purchasing. Below are some links to learn more and even purchase plans.
CFAR Eligibility Requirements (from insuremytrip.com)
Typically, a policy must be purchased within 10-21 days of making the initial trip payment to be eligible for CFAR benefits. Often, providers will require CFAR purchasers to insure the entire dollar amount of their travels in order to receive the coverage. Additional requirements may be stated by the providers for those interested in buying a CFAR policy. Be sure to thoroughly read and understand any and all terms before you make your purchase.