Saint Martin's study tours

Each year Saint Martin’s professors lead groups of excited and interested students around the globe for an international learning experience. Students are able to better appreciate the subject matter by experiencing it first-hand and professors make the subject matter more meaningful.

Each program provides the same quality of teaching and care that our on campus classes do. Here is a summary of our short term programs offered this year:

Signature short term programs for 2013-2014

English theatre
Students in this class will meet a dozen times during the spring semester to read and discuss the plays to be seen live in London! The class will see plays at the Globe, the National Theatre and the famed West End in London. The class will also go to Stratford-on-Avon, birthplace of Shakespeare and home to the Royal Shakespeare Company’s theatre. This program will include backstage tours, daily gatherings of students and faculty leaders to talk about the plays and have time to check out other English landmarks, such as St. Paul’s, Tower of London, etc. adventures in eating. Travel dates are May 12-23.

French language
This course will explore the true France while taking into account individual needs in keeping with Saint Martin’s commitment to teaching the whole person. It takes place throughout the spring semester and summer of odd numbered years and is open to mid-level to advanced students of French. Over the course of the semester, students prepare for the trip by exploring destinations on the itinerary through books, articles, food preparation and individual presentations, as well as movies in French. From there, they travel to France to participate in discussions and daily French life- experiencing the well-known sites of Paris and the French countryside.

Italy food
Students will travel to Italy this summer on the trail of slow food, fast travel, and community. Two related courses will be offered in the first Summer Session of 2013, co-taught by Professors Jeff Birkenstein and Irina Gendelman. Exploring food through the lenses of hospitality, sustainability, and social justice, this course (split into a 3-week trip to Italy and 3 weeks in the classroom), will focus on the sociology and literature of food culture and production, especially the modern Slow Food movement, which originated in Italy. Travel dates are July 8-29.

Japan cultural exchange tour
The Japan cultural exchange tour (JCET) is a tradition at Saint Martin's University. Each year, five selected students are led by selected Saint Martin's faculty and/or staff to go to Japan for approximately two weeks. Participants stay with host families and hotel accommodations are provided in Tokyo. This is an incredible opportunity to experience Japanese home life, meet other students and enjoy the sights and culture of Japan. For more information please visit: Japan cultural exchange tour.

Korea cultural exchange program
The Korea cultural exchange program (KCEP) is a new program to be offered at Saint Martin's University. This year, six selected students will go to Korea for approximately three weeks. Participants will stay with host families and enjoy many cultural activities. This is an incredible opportunity to experience Korean home life, meet other students and enjoy the sights and culture of Korea. For more information please visit: Korea cultural exchange program.

China cultural exchange program
The China cultural exchange program (CCEP) is a new program to be offered at Saint Martin's University. This year, five selected students will go to China for approximately four weeks. Participants will stay in the local dorms, and enjoy many cultural activities. This is an incredible opportunity to experience the Chinese business, meet other students and enjoy the sights and culture of China. For more information please visit: China cultural exchange program.

China nursing
This course provides an opportunity to learn about traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) from Chinese practitioners at the Shanghai University of TCM in Shanghai, China. There will be two weeks lectures about TCM that will be offered in English and daily visits to clinics and hospitals for observation of the practice of TCM. There will be opportunities to learn about the Chinese health care system and nursing in China. Time in Shanghai will include touring in the city and its environs. An optional week in Beijing and Xian provides the opportunity to visit the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City and Tian’an Men Square, the Terracotta Army and other famous sites.