- Antigua, Guatemala
*Page being modified for 2025* 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
Academic Information
Fulfills VAPA requirement and Sustainability Studies capstone, counts toward IRG Culture and a Strand Course for the Museum Studies BDP, Media & the Arts track, and carries the GC. 3 hours in-residence credit for Spring semester, and grades factored into UT GPA.
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
*Program fee is an estimate based on 2024 costs. Note the fee may increase once confirmed.* Fee includes 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.
Application Code
355081
Program Coordinator
Briana Gina Arenas
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For more info, attend an information session, dates and time to be announced.