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GO ABROAD: BROADEN YOUR COMMUNITY

CUBA

In the 60 years since the Revolution, Cuba has extended education to every corner of the island and virtually eradicated illiteracy. As a result, more than half of its population holds at least a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Today, Cuba is and has long been a place for US students and faculty to engage in meaningful international education and cultural learning. Our exchanges with our Cuban partners, colleagues, and community has been profoundly positive and formative learning experiences.

Although the current relationship between Cuba and the US remains tenuous, the last decade gave us significant steps towards normal diplomatic relations. Civitas GES maintains our relationships with Cuban institutions and community organizations. 

STUDY ABROAD

Exchange with Cuban students and immerse yourself in the community! As a student you can enroll in any of our collaborative study abroad courses. The programs are co-taught by US and Cuban professors on a Cuban university campus. Earn credit from a US university and transfer them to your transcript

PARTNERSHIP BUILDING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Learn, collaborate, and share your best practices and experiences! These high impact experiences are the basis for most of our university collaborations. It is also your unique opportunity to visit and speak at a Cuban University campus.

CUSTOMIZED EXPERIENCES

We can work with you and your institution to build customized experiences for just you, your group, or institution. We work with our various partners to reach your partnership building goals.

"ENCUENTROS"

Our "Encuentros" are meetings for your faculty and administrators to meet one-on-one with your counterparts at a Cuban Universities. Find shareed points of interest and develop collaborative activities based on shared mutual interest.

CULTURAL PROGRAMS

Students and lifelong learners can sign up for unique experiences co-created by our community. You can embark on one of our experiences for credit with the approval of your home institution or simply for personal enrichment.

We can also design experiences for your group designed to bring you closer to members of the community and enriched by experts in various fields. Learn by seeing and doing!

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Guadalupe Church Complex Mexico City
Photo Credit: Jeremy Craig, December 2018

MEXICO

The fourth largest economy in the Western Hemisphere is known for its rich culture, vibrancy, and history. Look past the broad strokes and you will also find that Mexico is a hotbed for creativity, ingenuity, and innovation.

Mexico’s 1,250 institutions of higher education consist of both public and private colleges and universities. In addition to forming professionals, they are focused on research, community development, and outreach. These institutions are heavily invested in collaborations and lead international engagement efforts in the Americas.

ECUADOR

Ecuador is megadiverse – a term used to describe nations with extremely high levels of biodiversity – and is believed to have the world’s highest rate of biodiversity per square kilometer. The Andes mountain range runs through Ecuador and the Amazon rainforest takes up a sizeable portion of its land mass. Ecuador also incorporates the Galapagos Islands, which are recognized as one of the most biologically unique sites in the world.

Its heritage is perfectly captured in its historic city centers of Quito and Cuenca, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites that magnificently showcase the region’s old-world charm, with an impressive array of colonial architecture; think, picturesque and beautiful 17th-century monasteries – a cultural and history enthusiast’s dream. Add in a vibrant cultural fusion of indigenous, European and African traditions, and the result is a unique study-abroad experience.

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To Go Abroad Matters . . .

All programs and travel courses for Cuba are organized by Civitas Global Educational Services so that participants comply with all of the requirements for the applicable general license guidelines of the US Department of Treasury of Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Travelers must agree to comply with the OFAC requirements to participate in any program. For our full terms and conditions, click here. To view the For OFAC guidelines with respect to legal travel to Cuba, click here.