- Cuba
About Program
Travel back in time and tap into the vibrant charm of a previously “forbidden country.” Dance in the music-filled streets of Santiago. Practice your Spanish at the University of Havana. Learn about sustainable agriculture and farming in vibrant western Cuba. Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Cuba and make up your own mind about this complex and dynamic country that’s on the verge of transformation.
Experiential Education: Take drumming and dance classes in Santiago de Cuba; one of the premier locations to learn about Afro-Cuban culture and religions.
Community: Get your hands dirty while you work side-by-side with Cuban farmers and learn about sustainable agriculture.
Intercultural Exchange: Study Spanish at the University of Havana and volunteer with a language exchange program mentoring Cuban students.
Note: This is a 3-month long semester program.
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Diversity & Inclusion
BIPOC Support
LGBTQIA+ Support
Neurodivergent Support
Accessibility Support
Impact
Sustainability
Ethical Impact
Scholarships
Carpe Diem Education Scholarships
Carpe Diem Education awards $30,000 annually to support diversity and inclusion in its programs. The Access Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for a gap year semester or full-year experience. The Inclusion Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for a gap year semester. The Carpe Mundi Scholarship is for Portland-based students. Grants are mostly need-based, and applications open in January.