GEO Faculty-Led Programs in La Habana, Cuba
About the site
- Anthropology
- Comparative Health / Public Health
- Topics in Afro-Cuban Society and Culture
- Topics in Latin American Culture and Society
Open to discussing other academic areas not listed.
- Program length abroad:
- 1 – 3 weeks
- Terms:
- January
- Summer (July)
Site availability may depend on program dates and site capacity for the requested timeframe.
- Minimum students: 10
- Maximum students: 16
Experience a city like no other in La Habana, the capital of Cuba. With influences from African, Spanish, and American culture, La Habana offers a fusion of arts, culture, entertainment, and history that you won’t find anywhere else. Beyond its rich cultural heritage, the city also offers insight into Cuba’s internationally-recognized public health system and emphasis on community wellness.
It’s surprisingly uncommercial as a result of Cuba’s Castro-era isolation: you won’t find masses of billboards and the over-advertised feel of much of the world. Dive into the history of Cuba at Old Habana, an UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best-preserved colonial Spanish complexes in the Americas; experience the vibrant rhythm, colors, and flavors of Cuban music, dance, literature, cuisine, and art; or get outside of the city and enjoy Cuba's natural beauty, with everything from verdant agricultural valleys and plains to thousands of miles of shoreline and pristine beaches.
Program options and components
The following are sample logistics and services that can be incorporated into a Faculty-Led Program in La Habana, Cuba.
Academic and co-curricular opportunities
- Classroom space is provided through USAC's host institution, Instituto de Filosofia.
- Guest lectures or presenters.
- Co-curricular activities or visits related to academic area.
The Faculty-Led Program course is identified and taught by the institution’s faculty. The academic content, syllabus, and credit is determined by the institution. No USAC credit is given, and the cost of instruction is not included in the program.
Cultural immersion and site experiences
Local site activities
- Examples include:
- City tour
- Museum visit
- Local cuisine class
- Dance class
- Culture exchange with local students
Day trips
- Examples include:
- Playas del Este
- Regla and Havana Morro
Site logistics
- Student housing:
- Homestay
- Program Leader housing:
- Homestay
- Welcome and farewell meals
- Breakfast daily with homestay
- Additional group meals may be added upon request
- Private transportation for activities when local transit or walking is not feasible
- Group airport transfers available for arrival and departure
Service and activity availability vary and cannot be guaranteed. Final inclusions and costs are outlined in the official program proposal based on program length and selected components. All GEO Faculty-Led Programs include USAC site staff support, access to USAC's Health and Safety Team, and CISI insurance.