Short Term Programs

We offer a variety of short-term trips that usually take place after graduation in May and last anywhere between 1-2 weeks.  These faculty-led trips are offered in conjunction with a specific spring semester course, so opportunities vary from year to year. Feel free to reach out to our office to hear what courses/short-term trips may be available in the future or talk to your advisor about what the department may be planning. 

Upcoming Programs - May 2025


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Art, Architecture, and Cityscape Drawing in Paris

Tentative dates: May 12 - May 26, 2025
Estimated cost: $4,000
Includes airfare, in-country transportation, excursions/entrance fees, housing, some meals and travel/travel health insurance 
Eligibility: Completed 2 semesters of college (Spring 2025 semester can count towards meeting this requirement), GPA 2.5+, not on academic probation or have recent, serious, or repetitive behavioral citations from the Dean of Students 
Course Details: Complete coursework for ART 310 (Cityscape Drawing: Paris) and
ART 311 (Art and Architecture in Paris) during the Spring 2025 semester, then spend about 2 weeks experiencing the art learned about IRL and practice cityscape drawing in the City of Lights!
Faculty leader: Professor Chris LaPorte and Dr. Jochen Weirch, Art/Art History

 

Italian Arts

Tentative dates: May 12 - May 26, 2025
Estimated cost: $4,000
Includes airfare, in-country transportation, excursions/entrance fees, housing, some meals and travel/travel health insurance 
Eligibility: Completed 2 semesters of college (Spring 2025 semester can count towards meeting this requirement), GPA 2.5+, not on academic probation or have recent, serious, or repetitive behavioral citations from the Dean of Students 
Course Details: Complete coursework MUSC 396 (Special Topics: Italian Arts) during the Spring 2025 semester, then spend about 2 weeks following in the footsteps of Saint Dominic and Saint Thomas Aquinas and experience regional visual and performing arts throughout Italy.
Faculty leader: Professor Tom Polett, Music


Business in Ireland

Tentative dates: May 12 - May 26, 2025
Estimated cost: $4,000
Includes airfare, in-country transportation, excursions/entrance fees, housing, some meals and travel/travel health insurance 
Eligibility: Completed 2 semesters of college (Spring 2025 semester can count towards meeting this requirement), GPA 2.5+, not on academic probation or have recent, serious, or repetitive behavioral citations from the Dean of Students 
Course Details: Complete coursework during the Spring 2025 semester, then spend about 2 weeks visiting businesses in Ireland to experience and engage in-person concepts explored in class.
Faculty leader: Mark O'Toole, Business

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Past Programs

Listed below are just some of the short term programs that have been offered in recent years to give you an idea of what might be possible!
 

Education students and faculty had the unique opportunity to learn about the progressive educational practices Finnish and Swedish school systems have put in place while also maintaining excellent educational quality. This 10-day trip included visiting local schools and libraries, workshops to learn about educational practices, and some special cultural experiences.

After studying sustainable business practices during the spring semester in Prof. Deb Stekee’s class, students had the opportunity to visit and experience them firsthand at various businesses in Costa Rica. Student Lauren Kovach had this to say about the experience, “I would tell any student (sustainable business or not) to go on this trip or study abroad. It’s so rewarding to learn about something new and experience a literal whole new world. Makes you appreciate what you have and then want to take action on certain things as well.”

After taking the Geography and Culture of Iceland course through the spring semester, students had the opportunity to explore the landscape and culture of Iceland for themselves. Student Adeline Steele shared, “A highlight for me was seeing the Arctic Ocean and all of the waterfalls! It was so awesome to finally see the features in person instead of on a PowerPoint slide! Iceland is a beautiful country and I think it’s so important to experience different countries and cultures other than our own.”

After taking a Studio Art or German Art History course, students had the option of visiting Germany to encounter the various artworks and architecture in-person. Student Danielle Paganelli said, “Being able to see the art and architecture of Hamburg and Berlin was definitely a highlight. It’s an amazing experience to be able to leave your culture and travel to see and learn about another. There’s so much more than just my life, everyone is on their own timeline and doing their own thing.

 

CONTACT INFO

International Programs
(616) 632-2067
bechtoldh@aquinas.edu
Academic Building, Room 359