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Ancient & Colonial Heritage in Latin America: Cultural Treasures of the Maya

With a focus on travel and hands-on experiences, this May Term Abroad 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 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.
 

2023 May Term Abroad

Dates

PROGRAM DATES
May 8 – June 2, 2023

APPLICATION DEADLINE
November 1, 2022

Faculty

Dr. Astrid Runggaldier
Associate Professor of Instruction, Mesoamerican Archaeology and Architecture
Assistant Director, The Mesoamerica Center

Coursework

Maya Art and Architecture
ARH 347M / LAS 327 / ANT 324L / GRG 356T / LA 119
(VAPA / GC flag / II flag / Sustainability Studies capstone)

Info Sessions

Attend an info session to learn more about the program.

Thursday, September 15, 2022  /  Noon–1pm  /  Zoom

Tuesday, September 20, 2022  /  11am–Noon  /  Zoom

Wednesday, October 12, 2022  /  2–3pm  /  Zoom

Monday, October 24, 2022  / 4–5pm  /  ART 1.412

Learn More

Education Abroad Website

Program Blog

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Apply

APPLICATION DEADLINE
November 1, 2022

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