Study Abroad
UT students with a Cuban fan of the United States
Faculty affiliated with Latin American & Caribbean Studies bring students on off-campus study programs on a regular basis. These enriching experiences are great ways to meet people from other parts of Las Américas and to learn on-site. Some current and recent study abroad sites have included:
- Havana, Cuba
- Give back with service learning study abroad in Chile or Costa Rica
- Study agriculture and conservation in several countries in Central America with faculty from the Smith Center for International Sustainable Agriculture
- Direct Exchange opportunities and Third Party Programs in consultation with the Programs Abroad office at UT.
Experience Learning
Latin American and Caribbean studies majors and minors have experiential learning opportunities through off-campus service learning experiences at locations in and around Knoxville. Some students engage in service learning by connecting with Latin American and Caribbean community members in the public school and health care systems. Please see below for a list of current and future opportunities:
- Centro Hispano
- Knox County Public Schools English Language Learners
- Loudon County Welcome Center for English Language Learners
- Heritage Spanish Teachers
- Inskip Elementary School
- Children’s Hospital
- Cherokee Health Systems
- Lenoir City Schools
- McClung Museum
- Allies of Knoxville’s Immigrant Neighbors (AKIN)
Want to learn more about how a major or minor in Latin America or the Caribbean fits with your interests in Study Abroad or experience learning? Contact the Latin American & Caribbean Studies program director at lac@utk.edu.