- Antigua, Guatemala
With a focus on travel and hands-on experiences, this program offers an interdisciplinary overview of the heritage of Central America through Maya and Colonial history in Guatemala and Belize. The program begins at Casa Herrera, UT Austin's educational and research facility in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Antigua, where students will be matched with local family stays, and ends in the Caribbean coast of Belize. Coursework relies on student-designed research projects based on direct observation of archaeological sites, museums, villages, cooperative businesses, natural reserves and protected ecosystems, experienced through the extensive travel components of the program.
Sponsored by College of Fine Arts
Course(s)
- ARH 347M / LAS 327.5 / GRG 322M / ANT 323V - Maya Art and Architecture
Academic Information
Fulfills VAPA requirement, counts toward IRG Culture, Media & the Arts track, and carries the GC and II flag. 3 hours in-residence credit for Springsemester, and grades factored into UT GPA. See below link for info about registration.
Faculty
ARH 347M/ LAS 327.5 / ANT 323V / GRG 322M taught by Dr. Astrid Runggaldier, Assistant Director, The Mesoamerica Center/ Assistant Professor, UT Deptartment of Art and Art History, COFA.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Good academic standing (2.0 GPA or above)
- UT enrollment during the fall sememster preceding the program
- Program open to undergraduate and graduate students
- COVID-19 vaccination is required by our on-site partner
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
In Antigua, students stay in homestays (likely 2 per home), each within walking distance of UT teaching facility (Casa Herrera). Host families provide three meals per day. During travel, students stay in hotels & hostels. Students are required to live in program housing.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
2023 Program Fee: $4,840. Fee includes $500 deposit, housing, 3 meals per day Mon - Sat, excursions, transportation & instructional costs, and on-site orientation. Program fee does not include airfare to Guatemala, books, insurance, and personal expenses.
Dates:
- Program: May 13, 2024 to June 6, 2024
- Instructional: May 13, 2024 to June 5, 2024
- Final Deadline: November 1, 2023
Application Code
355081
Program Coordinator
Barbara Barstow
Additional Resources
Program Website
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Events Calendar
Information Session
Next Step
For more info, attend an information session, speak with the faculty director, or talk with the program coordinator. Info sessions are 9/20 12pm, 9/29 3pm, 10/13 12pm, and 10/24 5pm. Click the 'Events' link above to see more information.