Upcoming Programs

Study Abroad Info Sessions

  • Paris Air Show Study Abroad – October 7 at 4:30 pm in ASE 102 on the Airside East Campus
  • Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. – October 8 –  at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom | rsvp to ksimpson@polk.edu for Zoom info

Study Away

  1. + Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. (June 15-21, 2026)

    Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
    June 15-21, 2026 | Cost: $1,700

    Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary through Civic Engagement and Excellence

    See the world while taking your history course!

    Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by taking a trip back to the founding! In this summer 2026 study away program, you will have the chance to visit Independence Hall, home to both signing of the Declaration of Independence and birthplace of the United States Constitution. We will also visit the Museum of the American Revolution and National Constitution Center in Philadelphia before moving to Washington D.C. In our nation’s capital the program will continue with visits to the National Archives, the United States Capitol, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

    PROGRAM LEADERS: Cathryn Goble-Smith and Dean Reyes

    PROGRAM COURSES: AMH1010 OR AMH1020

    Program Registration Deadline – March 1, 2026 | $500 deposit due

    TO APPLY, CONTACT KIM AT KSIMPSON@POLK.EDU | 863.669.4917

  2. + Key Largo, FL (July 24-27, 2026)

    Key Largo, FL
    July 24-27, 2026 | Cost: $850

    Come spend a few summer days in the Florida Keys while earning course credit!

    Stay at a MarineLab and take several boat trips to learn about marine ecology and human impacts on the ocean. Snorkel the habitats that support dolphins, fish, manatees, mangroves, plankton, corals, and more!

    PROGRAM LEADERS: Professors Moran and Dr. Strengel-Martinez

    PROGRAM COURSES: OCE2001C, EVR1001C, or EVR2930

    Program Registration Deadline – April 1, 2026 | $250 deposit due

    TO APPLY, CONTACT KIM AT KSIMPSON@POLK.EDU | 863.669.4917

Study Abroad

  1. + Merida, Mexico (February 8-14, 2026)

    MERIDA, MEXICO
    Instituto Tecnológico de Mérida
    February 8-14, 2026 | Cost: $1,400

    See the world while taking your Network Systems Technology or Business course!

    Students will tour Merida and visit the Instituto Tecnológico de Mérida. You will have the opportunity to meet students from your virtual exchange course. Students can engage and collaborate with the ITM students for educational and cultural activities. Depending on your course, you will visit classes and tour businesses. Tours will include Port of Progresso, downtown Merida, museums, Chichen Itza and Dzibilchaltún.

    PROGRAM LEADERS: Dr. Perez and Dr. Miri

    PROGRAM COURSES: ETI1931, GEB2930 OR GEB4930

    PROGRAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE – November 1, 2025 | $250 deposit due

    $250 Scholarships Available to Virtual Exchange Course Participants

    TO APPLY, CONTACT KIM AT KSIMPSON@POLK.EDU | 863.669.4917

  2. + England (March 13-22, 2026)

    England
    March 13 – 22, 2026 | Cost: $3,000

    See the world while taking your humanities course!
    Why just study history when you can walk straight into it? This study abroad trip takes you across England to the places you have only seen in books and movies. Stand at Stonehenge, a site shrouded in mystery, then step into the royal world of Windsor Palace. In Amesbury, meet archaeologist David Jaques, the man who uncovered Britain’s very first settlement. Feel the awe of Salisbury Cathedral and then sink into the timeless luxury of the Roman Baths of Bath. In London, you will unlock the stories behind the Tower of London, the artistry of the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the global treasures inside the British Museum. This is not a tourist trip. This is a rare chance to live, study, and experience culture at the source. You will earn credit in HUM2930: British Mythology of the Middle Ages, exploring epic legends where they were born. Spots are limited, so secure your place now and be part of an unforgettable adventure worth posting about for years to come.

    PROGRAM LEADERS: Professor Dr. Russum and Kim Simpson

    Program Registration Deadline – October 15, 2025 | $500 deposit due

    To register, contact Kim Simpson
    ksimpson@polk.edu

  3. + Italy (May 12 - 23, 2026)

    Italy
    May 12-23, 2026 | Cost: $3,800

    Art and Photography: See the world while taking your art or humanities course!

    Students will travel on a journey through Italy’s most celebrated cities: Rome, Florence, and Venice. Students will be able to see in person the works of art and architecture that they will study in the art and humanities courses. In Rome, students will tour the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Appian Way & Crypts, Vatican City, St. Peter’s Square & Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, Galleria Borghese, and the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art. In Florence, students will tour the Duomo, Uffizi Galleries, Boboli Gardens, and the Museo di Palazzo Davanzati. Students will take a day trip to Siena to visit the Siena Cathedral, Basilica San Domenico, and the Santa Maria della Scala Museums. In Venice, students will tour St. Mark’s Basilica, Galleria dell’Accademia, and take a gondola canal tour.

    PROGRAM LEADERS: Professors Brewington and Coombs

    PROGRAM COURSES: ARH2000 and HUM2930

    Program Registration Deadline – December 1, 2025 | $500 deposit due

    To register, contact Kim Simpson
    ksimpson@polk.edu

  4. + Morocco (May 13-25, 2026)

    Morocco
    Business and Global Leadership
    May 12-23, 2026 | Cost: $4,100

    See the world while taking your business or leadership course!

    Explore the vibrant culture and dynamic business landscape of Morocco. This 13-day journey will take you across the heart of Morocco, from Casablanca’s Atlantic coast to the sands of the Sahara. Begin in Casablanca at the stunning Hassan II Mosque before traveling to Rabat for an insider’s look at Morocco’s capital with local business students. Wander the blue streets of Chefchaouen and learn traditional crafts from local artisans. In Fes, explore the world’s oldest walled medina and visit a women’s cooperative in the Rif Mountains. Journey into the Sahara for a camel trek and overnight in a Bedouin desert camp, complete with music and storytelling under the stars. The program concludes in Marrakech, where you’ll explore the famous Jemaa El Fna square, tour historic palaces, and engage with university faculty and local entrepreneurs. Beyond cultural experiences, this program is designed to connect you with Morocco’s living economy—meeting artisans, visiting cooperatives, and attending lectures that bring academic learning into real-world contexts.

    PROGRAM LEADERS: Dr. Nawlo and Melvin Thompson

    PROGRAM COURSES: GEB2930 OR SLS2930

    Program Registration Deadline – December 1, 2025 | $500 deposit due

    To register, contact Kim Simpson
    ksimpson@polk.edu

  5. + France (June 13-27, 2026)

    France
    June 13-27, 2026 | Cost: $3,200

    See the world while taking your science course!

    Take a class here but complete the class project in France! Spend two weeks in Bordeaux working with French students in this intercultural program at the Université de Bordeaux. Enjoy college living while exploring gorgeous landscapes, historic beauty, and the French way of life. Your collaborations will yield projects on sustainability topics such as water management, ecosystem dynamics, and urban planning.

    PROGRAM LEADERS: Professors Brewington and Coombs

    PROGRAM COURSES: EVR1001C OR EVR2930

    Program Registration Deadline – February 1, 2026 | 50% deposit due

    (4) $500 scholarships available

    To register, contact Kim Simpson
    ksimpson@polk.edu

  6. + France: Paris Air Show (June 11-19, 2027)

    France
    Paris Air Show
    June 11-19, 2027 | Cost: $4,700

    See the world while taking your aerospace course!

    Students will attend the Paris Air Show for three trade days to explore global aerospace innovations and international aviation industry trends. At the Paris Air Show, students will visit exhibitions, demonstrations, and industry presentations while networking with international aerospace professionals. Students will also visit a French aerospace business and an aerospace school. This visit to Paris will include a Montmartre walking tour, a Seine River Cruise, and a Louvre Museum tour.

    PROGRAM LEADERS: Professor Jodoin and Dean Rivera-Marchand

    PROGRAM COURSES: AVM1010 and ASC1010

    Program Registration Deadline – October 1, 2026 | $500 deposit due