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+ Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. (June 15-21, 2026)
Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
June 15-21, 2026 | Cost: $1,700Celebrating 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
+ Key Largo, FL (July 24-27, 2026)
Key Largo, FL
July 24-27, 2026 | Cost: $950Come 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
+ Merida, Mexico (February 8-14, 2026) CLOSED
MERIDA, MEXICO
Instituto Tecnológico de Mérida
February 8-14, 2026 | Cost: $1,400See 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
+ England (March 13-22, 2026) Cancelled
England (cancelled)
March 13 – 22, 2026 | Cost: $3,000See 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+ Italy (May 12-23, 2026) CLOSED
Italy
May 12-23, 2026 | Cost: $3,800Art 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+ France, Italy, and Spain (May 18-27, 2026)
France, Italy, and Spain
May 18–27, 2026 | Cost: $4980 – $5460See the world while taking your Spanish course!
Walk through history, live like a local, and earn credit while exploring Spain, France, and Italy. Ready to see the world while earning college credit? Join our Special Study Abroad Program. An unforgettable learning adventure designed to inspire empathy, build global skills, and open your mind to new cultures. Experience life like a local as you explore some of Europe’s most iconic destinations:
- Barcelona, La Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter, and Barcelona Cathedral
- French Riviera & Monaco: The glamour of the coast and a tour of a perfume factory in Nice.
- Italy: The colorful villages of Cinque Terre, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the art and beauty of Florence.
You’ll savor Mediterranean cuisine, immerse yourself in the cultures of Spain, Italy, and France, and create memories that will last a lifetime. This is more than a study abroad trip; it’s a journey of discovery that connects culture, language, and leadership.
PROGRAM LEADER: Professor Chicas
PROGRAM COURSE: SPN2930
Program Registration Deadline: February 12, 2026
To register, please visit: Barcelona, Southern France & Italy
+ France (June 13-27, 2026)
France
June 13-27, 2026 | Cost: $3,200See 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 Moran
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