<p>So I’ve had an itch for a while to visit Cuba. I want to go before Fidel dies, (so I can go afterwards and see the contrast) and before the the N. Americans do anything to the island. Does anyone know of any programs through UCB or some other university, or maybe an NGO program that lets you go visit/study abroad in Cuba?
I’ve been looking and all I’ve found are programs that have already been shut down (Cal had one in 2004, but they no longer offer it), but nothing current, or coming soon.</p>
<p>If anyone has some info please help! I really wanna go!!!</p>
<p>There’s currently an embargo with Cuba (set in place ever since the Cuban missile crisis)…the only way (correct me if i’m wrong) you can even visit Cuba is to do it illegally by going through Canada, and i don’t think a single legitimate U.S. university will have a Cuban program.</p>
<p>no, the embargo is only for commercial purposes and tourism, you can (used to) be able to go as a student, or cultural exchange, but Bush’s gotten really strict lately. I would go with my Argentine citizenship, but that’s kinda a hassle and a last resort, but i’d really like to go with a program.</p>
<p>Hmm… I thought I replied earlier, but I don’t see it here. Anyway, the Study Abroad Program Director at UNC-Chapel Hill gave a presentation to a parents / admitted students program I attended—she said that they have students who have gone to Cuba to study (or are currently there). I think this was the first or 2nd year of it, tho. I was surprised to hear it.</p>
<p>The Univ. of Alabama Honors College has an International Honors Program that has either a 5 week or full semester study abroad in Cuba. Travel to Cuba is allowed for US citizens for educational purposes. I, by the way, do not recall as to whether Alabama’s program is in their 5 week term or in a full term.</p>