Why not!? In seriousness though, after a long stretch of isolation, it’s time to get out and explore! Join us in Cuba this spring break to see how your major and career connect with incredible cultures. Embrace the adventure and make some unforgettable memories—let’s dive into this experience together! Plus, when else are we going to get to be in Cuba!?
IMPORTANT: Apply for your US Passport, if you do not have one. Please make sure that you purchase a full Passport book, not a card.
Also, you must select the expedited process to ensure you receive it in time for our travel. See US Passport info here
*If you already have a passport, make sure to check your expiration date. Ideally, it should be valid through all of 2025, or at least 10/1/25.
03/09/2025 - 03/15/2025
Price
Approximately $3,400
Includes flight, hotels, some meals, activities
Trip ID
218637
Academic Information
Option to earn 1 credit while in Cuba. Open to all majors. Open to faculty and staff. Course registration is not required
Special Topics Experience in Cuba, ENGR 400, 1 credit - Instructor Permission Required*
*This experience isn't engineering-focused
If you're a student wanting credit for this program, you must also register for the class (1 credit hr - Special Topics Experience in Cuba). Contact Dr. Ken Reid at reidk@uindy.edu
If you're interested in participating in the international travel experience only, without earning course credit, you do not need to register for the class.
When: November 1, 2024 at noon
Where: Annis Hall Room 116
Second information session:
When: November 19, 2024 at 4pm
Where: Annis Hall Room 116
Havana
Enjoy a panoramic tour in an American vintage car around the “modern” part of Havana. Along the famous “Malecon” up to the magnificent Nacional Hotel, drive on through Vedado up to the Revolution Square, the impressing Colon Cemetery and continue until the exclusive residential area Miramar with its old mansions on “Quinta Avenida”, where most of the embassies are located. (Fees included)
Havana
Callejón de Hamel is a vibrant alley in Havana's Centro Habana neighborhood, renowned for its colorful murals and lively Afro-Cuban art scene. This dynamic street art hub also hosts spontaneous rumba performances, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and artistic spirit of Cuba. (Fees included)
Havana
Visit the house and the atelier of Jose Fuster – the “Gaudi of the Caribbean” - in Jamanitas, which is specialized in ceramics and painting. With his art (very similar to that of Picasso and Jean Dubuffet) Fuster has created a large art project out of his house and currently 80 other houses in his residential district, which bears his signature. “Fusterlandia”, as the artist himself calls it, is an excerpt from Fuster’s art career and at the same time a colorful artistic theme park where you can feel his inspiration.
Havana
Fábrica de Arte Cubano is a dynamic cultural space in Havana that merges contemporary art, music, and performance in an industrial-chic setting. This innovative venue provides a vibrant platform for emerging artists and a lively environment for locals and visitors to experience Cuba's evolving artistic scene. (Fees included)
Havana
El Morro Fortress, perched on a cliff overlooking Havana Harbor, is a historic bastion built in the late 16th century to protect the city from pirate attacks. Its imposing architecture and panoramic views offer a glimpse into Cuba's colonial past and strategic military history. (Fees included)
Havana
Start the day with a ride in the original yellow Coco-taxis to the “Quinto de los Molinos”. The former Havana Botanical gardens was the nucleus from with the accelerated development of the country’s botanical collection in its territories was sought. Entrance to the gardens included.
Scholarship Options: WorldStrides offers a variety of scholarships to help make study abroad possible for all students. There are three scholarship opportunities available: Higher Ed Traveler, Diversity & Inclusion, and the Natalie Shea Memorial Scholarships. You can learn more and apply here.
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Associate Dean of Engineering at UIndy
reidk@uindy.edu
Dr. Ken Reid is the Associate Dean of Engineering at UIndy. A few years ago, he told his wife that he "doesn't need a passport, because he's not going to travel." Then he discovered how rewarding it was to meet people in other cultures, and has been to the Dominican Republic, Taiwan, South Africa, North Korea and Sweden. Let's explore Cuba!
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