Hemingway in Cuba
SU Travel Course
Program Details
Program Dates: May 6th – May 11th 2024
Location: Havana, Cuba
Faculty Lead: Dr. Annie Culver, Asst. Prof. of English
Application Deadline: 01/08/2024
Program Price for Schreiner Students: $2,300* due March 15, 2024
Additional Info for students: Flight covered by CGS travel subsidy!
Price for Schreiner Staff, Faculty, Alumni and Kerrville Community Members: $1,200, airfare not included
*Price subject to change depending on # of participants
Program Summary
Itinerary Highlights
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- Old Havana Hemingway Walking Tour
- Classic Cars & Car Tour
- Visit the Literary Museum (with a local author)
- Visit to a Cigar Factory
- Salsa Class
- Visit to Hemingway’s House
- Tour of Cojimar
- Introduction to Cuban Ocha-Ifa (Santería)
- Cañonazo Ceremony at El Morro fortress
- Guanabo Seaside Educational Excursion
- Visit to San Jose Art Fair
- Visit Fabrica de Arte
Health & Safety
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- API on-site Resident Director available 24/7 for emergencies. Every API Resident Director is thoroughly trained in emergency response and receives ongoing training and support.
- One group airport pick-up in Havana (HAV) and one group airport return in Havana (HAV)
- Cuban entry visa provided by API
- Bilingual Cuban guide/translator for all guided tours, guest lectures, and cultural and academic visits
Travel Information
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Group travel will be organized by Schreiner to arrive and depart from Cuba as a group
All flights are covered by the CGS travel subsidy!
In Cuba, transportation will be provided by API to all excursions and activities.
Course Details & Academics
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Students will sign up for the IDST 3360 Hemingway in Cuba 3-hour course during Spring II, 2024. This course counts towards core/general requirements for graduation.
As a part of the course, students will travel to Cuba to complete their studies.
- Prerequisites: none
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
Dr. Annie Culver
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Dr. Culver is an assistant professor of English. Her research focuses on late 20th and 21st Century American literature and film with emphases on women, gender, sexuality, and environmental studies. She teaches courses in rhetoric and composition, world, British, and American literature, and literary theory and criticism.
Housing & Accomodations
During your time in beautiful Havana, you will be staying at the Casa Vera Residencia! These accommodations are Visited and Verified™ by API, ensuring that you will be in a safe and comfortable place for the duration of your stay.
What about meals?
- Two meals a day are included with your stay at the Residencia
- One additional meal will be provided each day
Essentially, all meals are covered for this trip! You need only worry about snacks or any other food items or meals you’d like to purchase while abroad.
Financial Aid Resources
You might be surprised to hear that you can use financial aid to study abroad! API does accept all forms of financial aid according to approval from your home university or organization.
Passport Resources
Don’t let a missing passport derail your study abroad plans! International travelers are itching to get back out there so processing time for passport applications and renewals has increased. Apply for or renew your passport as soon as possible to ensure your study abroad plans stay on track!
Let’s Get You Abroad!
Complete the form to get in touch, and we’ll follow up to answer any questions you may have!
Connect with Your School
For more information on this program, or how to get the process started at your school, reach out to your study abroad office!
Ready to apply? Follow these steps!
- Log in to Schreiner One
- Campus Life
- Travel
- Submit:
- Schreiner Experience Trip Application
- Financial Agreement (binding)
- Drug and Alcohol Use Policy Agreement
Why API
API offers best-in-class programming, with student well-being a high priority.
Our mission is to create better global citizens through international experiential learning. API programs are developed to be transformative, career-boosting experiences that include:
- Community involvement through optional volunteer programs with API Gives Back
- Cultural awareness through relevant coursework and time spent in multicultural student groups
- High-touch student support throughout the program
About API
Academic Programs International (API) was founded in 1997 and is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable experiential learning programs. Their extensive pre-departure preparation, coupled with strong support services on-site, facilitates academic, cultural and linguistic learning. Within the supportive environment of the API programs, API participants are encouraged to explore their host communities and become increasingly independent and confident in their own abilities. They strive to make international educational experiences accessible to as many participants as possible, and, as such, works to provide multiple program components at a low program cost.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
API is committed to providing enriching international experiences to its participants. We believe in the importance of promoting acceptance, dignity, and respect among people of all backgrounds. No matter who you are or where you come from, API will support you during your journey abroad.