CUBA
Cuban Literature & Culture

Explore Cuban history, literature, art, and architecture of our Caribbean neighbor.

Anticipated Learning Outcomes:

The course is divided into specific daily concerns, each focusing upon assigned reading and particular field trips.

Eligibility:

The Program Leaders may determine other eligibility requirements, but at a minimum, all applicants need to meet these requirements:

• 3.2 cumulative GPA or good standing in the Honors College
• Permission of instructor
• Current WKU student eligible to register for WKU courses
• 18 years of age or older at time of departure (Parental/legal guardian expressed consent required for those under 18 at time of departure)
• Eligible to obtain a visa for FLSA destination(s) and through all transit points (if needed) as determined by US DOS and host country
• Possess passport valid for at least six (6) months after FLSA return date
• No current disciplinary sanctions as verified by Judicial Affairs
• Full payment (or signed payment agreement) prior to departure
• Completion of all pre-departure orientation

Logistical Considerations: 

• Traveling to Cuba requires special attention by all participants. 
• The outbound flight goes through Cancun to reach Havana, so it will be a long travel day.
• The return connects through Cancun, where the group will stay overnight prior to final flight back to Nashville.
• If you don't have a passport, get one immediately.
• A group of American Travelers will also join the program.
• Independent travel (separate from the group) will be closely monitored.
• The course includes a group flight that originates and returns to Nashville.  Deviations from group flight are not allowed.

Program Package

• Includes 3-credit hour tuition ($1,062 estimated value), round-trip airfare, accommodations, many meals in Cuba, all group excursions, and medical insurance. 
• Not included in program fee: transportation from home to Nashville airport /return from Nashville to your home, gratuities, and personal spending money. The gratuities will be discussed in the pre-depature sessions.
• Final program fee subject to change due to travel arrangements. 

Key Dates:

October 15	Priority application and $250 deposit
October 26	Worldtopper scholarship (online)
November 15	Final program fee to be posted to TOPNET account
November TBD	Pre-departure orientation
December TBD	Pre-departure gathering
January 4, 2013	Meet at Nashville airport and depart for Cancun
January 5	Arrive Havana
January 16	Depart Havana for Cancun
January 17	Return to Nashville
January 31	Post-program assessment deadline (online)

* Timeline subject to change

Funding Options:

• WKU Worldtopper Scholarship (apply via the Topnet Application form)
• Honors travel grant (Honors student only)
• Honors Development Grant - all Honors students in this program MUST apply for this grant.
• Student Government Association scholarships
• Check with your major department for additional available scholarships
• Study Abroad courses are not eligible for employee tuition waiver
• Other funding options

You may contact Student Financial Assistance to determine your funding options if needed.  You will need to provide the course number, name, your name and WKU ID (800#), and the Study Away course fee as stated above, in the email you send to financial aid.

Contact us to learn more.