Short-term opportunities

Most students fulfill their cross-cultural requirement through a May term experience, typically at the end of the junior year. While each experience is unique, all provide an opportunity to interact with people in the host community, through formal presentations and in service settings. Lodging is usually in a group setting (guest house, hotel, conference center, kibbutz or convent), with some opportunities for overnight or weekend home stays with host families. Groups visit museums and cultural sites and attend special events and religious services. Some groups share in meal preparation and all have the opporutnity to try the flavors of local food.

International experiences in May 2008

  • Bolivia
  • Guatemala
  • Israel/Palestine

    Playing Dutch Blitz in The NetherlandsDomestic experiences in May 2008

  • Arizona
  • Chicago Center 
  • Los Angeles
  • New Orleans
  • New York

    Experiences planned for 2009

    • Botswana
    • Chicago
    • China
    • Tijuana, MexicoLos Angeles
    • Mexico
    • New York
    • Paraguay
    • San Antonio
    • Trinidad

    For information:
    Cross-cultural program
    419-358-3360
    sudermane@bluffton.edu