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• Argentina: Political & Urban Culture and Spanish Language

  Buenos Aires, Argentina

  This 9-credit academic program is open to students of all majors interested in living and learning in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is also open to non-JMU students. It requires no prior study of Spanish. Program participants will hone their knowledge of Spanish by taking two language-acquisition courses. Each student will take whichever two courses are the next two courses appropriate for them...
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• Brazil: Environmental Health Statistics

  São Paulo, Brazil

  The environmental health statistics domain encompasses topics such as the surveillance and detection of infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, the emergence of novel pathogens, and community exposure to environmental hazards. Statistics plays a major role in assessing, analyzing, and interpreting various health outcomes and environmental exposure data. In this program, you will have the...
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• Colombia: Global Supply Chain

  Harrisonburg, VA, Medellin, Cartagena, Colombia

  JMU in Colombia is a 3-phase program (Harrisonburg, VA -- Medellin, Colombia -- Cartagena, Colombia) that offers 6-credit hours in Supply Chain Management (MGT 461) and International Logistics (MKTG 462). The program is open to all college of business majors who have completed COB 300 and all students who are accepted to the Global Supply Chain Management minor. You'll take Supply Chain...
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• Costa Rica: Teaching English as a Foreign Language

  Cuidad Quesada, Tamarindo, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

  Get ready to embark on a journey of a lifetime by going on this study abroad program to Costa Rica! Join us for a transformative learning experience of teaching English as a foreign language and academic content in a bilingual school in Ciudad Quesada. The program will provide the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the global educational landscape by honing in on cultural sensitivity,...
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• Costa Rica FLOW - VIDA: Variations In Dietary Approaches

  La Fortuna, Nicoya, Tamarindo, Costa Rica

  Get ready to explore the vibrant wonders of Costa Rica and fully immerse yourself in the spirit of Pura Vida. Through Costa Rica FLOW: VIDA, students will explore the lifestyle and dietary practices of indigenous and culturally diverse communities that promote longevity and lifelong well-being. The program offers hands-on experiences with the country’s rich agricultural and culinary...
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• Costa Rica: Language, Culture, and Service-Learning

  Heredia, Monteverde, Costa Rica

  Immerse yourself in Costa Rica while earning Spanish credits through the James Madison University Summer 2026 program in collaboration with the Centro Panamericano de Idiomas (CPI). This three-week program offers students the opportunity to build language proficiency through intensive coursework and rich cultural experiences. Students will live with carefully selected host families in two...
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• Guatemala: JMU Internship in Antigua

  Antigua, Guatemala

  Looking to bulk up your resume with an international internship experience? Want to brush up your Spanish language skills? Hiking an active volcano on your bucket list? You've come to the right place. This program, open to students from all majors, is sure to be the highlight of your JMU experience. You'll spend seven weeks in one of the most beautiful places in the world, Antigua, Guatemala,...
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• Guatemala: Exploring the Culture, History and Landscapes

  Antigua, Guatemala

  The Culture, History and Environment of Guatemala introduces students to the language, landscape, people and history of a nation at the heart of Mayan civilization and later Spanish colonization. The city of Antigua, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, serves as the program base, offering the opportunity for students to explore and immerse in the city’s culture while also being...
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• Mexico: Language and Culture in Advertising

  Mexico City, Puebla, Mexico

  Do you want to learn how advertising is done in Mexico? Come and explore how important language and culture are in advertising outside the U.S. Spend your spring break in Mexico City exploring its rich culture and history. In partnership with Universidad Iberoamericana, you'll take two advertising classes, visit two advertising firms, take sightseeing tours, and other cultural visits within...
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• Mexico: Culture and Language

  Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

  The Dukes in Mexico - Culture and Language program offers students a unique opportunity to live and learn in two of Mexico’s most culturally rich cities: Mexico City and Guanajuato. Over the course of three weeks, students will explore the intersections of ancient and contemporary Mexican culture through guided excursions, homestays, and immersive learning experiences. In Mexico City,...
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