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!
2026 Trips:
Food, Faith, Fashion, and Fun: An Exploration of the Dynamic Culture of Miami
Miami, Florida is one of the more diverse, dynamic, and unique cities in all of North America. This study tour will explore all Miami has to offer including its food, sports, fashion, architecture, and entertainment. Students will get a taste of all of these aspects of Miami’s unique culture, ultimately learning what makes Miami, well, Miami.
Tentative Dates: May 11 - May 21
Estimated Cost: $2,500
Leaders: Aaron Puhrmann
Then and Now: Understanding South Korea through Culture
Explore, learn, and experience Korea through K-Culture (K-Food, K-Pop, K-Dramas, K-Beauty, etc.). You will be able to expand global perspectives, appreciate diverse cultures while exploring how Korea effectively communicates with the world through its contemporary and popular culture. This exploration will illuminate ways in which Korean traditions continue to shape and resonate in present-day cultural expressions.
Tentative Dates: May 17 - May 27
Estimated Cost: $4,700 - $4,900
Leaders: Dr. Erin Kim-Cho and Heather Brady
Costa Rica: Bridging Cultures
Come on an adventure to Costa Rica! Students will compare and contrast life in Costa Rica to that of the U.S. and gain an understanding of tourism and the natural resources that sustain Costa Rica’s picturesque ecosystem. Students will have the opportunity to explore the rainforest flora and fauna while being immersed in the Spanish language and culture. Students will learn about the economics of coffee farming, educational system and everyday life in Costa Rica while tasting a medley of new fruits and flavors.
Tentative Dates: May 18 - May 29
Estimated Cost: $4,800
Leaders: Coralie Turner and Amy Schumann
Ecological Field Experience in Costa Rica
Come visit one of the most biodiverse areas in the world! Students will visit a variety of tropical ecosystems, assist in a rainforest recovery project, and collect research data for studies being conducted in Costa Rica. Emphasis will be on the exploration and understanding of rainforest ecology and assisting researchers currently investigating rainforest restoration and carbon sequestration by rainforest trees. Gorgeous scenery and viewing of a huge variety of plants and animals are guaranteed!
Tentative Dates: June 11 - June 20 (Course: May 13 - June 30)
Estimated Cost: $3,700
Leaders: Jennifer Donnelly and Kaitlin Goodale