University of Colorado Denver

Geography by Rail: Geography of Tokyo & Imperial Japan

This experience introduces students to the important role geography plays in everyday life. A unique aspect of this program rests in its utilization of public transit—the “rail”—as much as possible, such as taking the Bullet Train and other unique rail-based transportation, offering an intriguing perspective on the geography of Japan at nearly 200 miles per hour.​

Design Build Construction in Guatemala

In this Winterim project, students fully explore the design phase implementation, estimating, scheduling and project management skills required in traditional construction.

Food Fight: Constructing and Communicating Regional Identity in Spain and the EU​

Food exemplifies how we view ourselves and others and can be the center of political and social issues. This travel study examines how food is used to construct cultural identity in Spain, a very regionalized country. From the Spanish home kitchen to the trendiest restaurant kitchen, from the daily markets to the olive groves and vineyards we will analyze how Spaniards and Catalans use food to create competing regional, national and global identities.

Architecture in Other Cultures: Thailand​ 

This Global Study will provide a broad introduction to Thai cultural and architectural traditions; from the vernacular to urbanism, from temples and palaces to the hectic pace of urban Bangkok.

Sustainable Development and Health Care in Guatemala

This course will be a 4 week field-based course in which students will engage directly with issues of sustainability and health in the Guatemalan region known as the Trifinio (SW Guatmala).

This program provides opportunities for students to become involved with research, education, and service in the field of progressive health programs in the developing country of Haiti. Despite its troubled history, Haiti today is enjoying relative peace and, as a result, development efforts are well underway.​