Study Tour Options
Grand View study tours are spring semester courses that include a faculty-led short-term travel tour. Students take Grand View courses for Grand View credit, while experiencing new and exciting places with other Grand View students. Enroll in courses in the spring semester, attend class on-campus, and complete your course by travelling domestically or internationally either during Spring Break or in May.
The program locations and courses offered vary yearly. Study tours provide great opportunities to travel and learn with Grand View faculty as well as gain real world experience in the field of your academic interests. Plan now to take a trip that will advance you toward your degree, open your eyes to new parts of the world, and give you an edge in the job search!
2027 Study Tour Trips:
Denmark and Norway: Understanding Social Issues through the Global Media Lens
This study tour uses public storytelling (such as news) and popular culture as a lens for understanding social issues in Denmark and Norway. Through engagement with books, news, films, documentaries, and/or social media content encountered before and during the tour, students will examine how everyday media narratives reflect cultural values, social norms, and collective approaches to social issues. By analyzing and reflecting on popular media across national contexts, students will develop critical media literacy skills and a deeper appreciation for how culture and media interact to shape perspectives on social issues, both abroad and in the United States. Students will examine their own bias and privilege, and develop an appreciation and understanding of self, career, and vocation. They will use that knowledge to develop ideas on how to influence state-side social service programs and practices. Through understanding the culture of the people of Denmark and Norway, students will be better able to advocate for just societies here and abroad.
Tentative Dates: May 24/25 - June 9
Estimated Cost: $5,325
Leaders: Megan Thibodeau and Erin Kim-Cho
Oregon Adventure
Adventure to various worlds through the exceptional theatrical productions and arts community in beautiful Ashland, Oregon! We will experience at least six incredible theatrical productions at the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival, explore art galleries, and participate in workshops with seasoned theatrical artists. We will also adventure into nature as we whitewater raft down the Rogue River, and hike in the mountains of Southern Oregon.
Tentative Dates: May 29 - June 8
Estimated Cost: $2,875 (additional $460 personal incidentals and food)
Leaders: Kristin Larson and Rachel Schwaller
Por Las Calles en España
Experience southern Spain as a living classroom, where you practice Spanish in Cafes, markets, and everyday conversations with locals. Take engaging language classes that build your confidence while immersing you in authentic culture. Savor regional flavors like tapas, gazpacho, and churros as you learn the history behind the dish. This is more than a trip - it’s a vibrant blend of language, food, and unforgettable cultural connection.
Tentative Dates: May 9 - May 18
Estimated Cost: $3,500 (Flights are additional and purchased individually by students)
Leaders: Amy Schumann and Coralie Turner