Upcoming Programs

MERIDA, MEXICO
Instituto Tecnológico de Mérida
November 2-8, 2025 | Cost: $1,450

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

Students will tour Mérida and visit the Instituto Tecnológico de Mérida (ITM). 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 Mérida, museums, Chichen Itza, and Dzibilchaltún.

PROGRAM LEADERS: Professor Nawlo

PROGRAM COURSES: CET2940, GEB2930, OR GEB4930

ESTIMATED TRIP COST: $1,450 – Includes flight, lodging, transportation, tours, entrance fees, some meals, and insurance |$250 non-credit fee

DEADLINES: $200 Deposit due 8/1/25 | 50% Due 9/1/25 | Final balance due 10/1/25

$250 scholarships available for virtual exchange course participants

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

BAHAMAS CRUISE with Professor Paul Howe

November 17 – 21, 2025 | Cost: $950

See the world while taking your hospitality management or business course!

HFT1000 (3 credits) OR GEB2930 (1 credit)

Cruising is the most complete tourism and hospitality experience as it includes transportation, accommodation, attractions, food and beverage, entertainment, casino gambling, and destination visits. Students will start with a tour of Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal. While on the cruise, students will make a resort site visit in Nassau, Bahamas, to a location such as Atlantis Resort or Baha Mar Resort. Students will also take behind-the-scenes tours of the various cruise departments to learn the operations for each of those areas. Also, included each evening is a group business etiquette dinner for the students to learn about proper protocol for dining etiquette.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE – August 1, 2025 | $250 deposit due

To register, contact Kim Simpson
ksimpson@polk.edu