Argos Abroad Programs
Argos Abroad
UWF students are invited to participate in Argos in Europe, Argos in Latin America and Argos in Asia! These Summer 2024 study abroad opportunities offer General Education courses and all students are welcome to participate.
Summer 2025 study abroad opportunities coming soon!
Argos in Latin America 2024
June 16-30, 2024
Spend 2 weeks traveling with UWF students and faculty as you explore Costa Rica and Panama! See the sights, learn about the history, and experience the culture in person while taking UWF courses that count towards your General Education requirements.
We’ve got everything planned! For only $4,941 we provide a fully guided itinerary that includes all flights, hotels, in-country transportation, breakfast each day, and admission to all events and destinations.
Argos in Latin America Courses:
- SPN 3990: Cultural Exploration of Costa Rica and Panama
Argos in Latin America Highlights Include:
- La Paz Waterfall-the largest animal sanctuary in Costa Rica
- Coffee plantation tour and chocolate tasting
- Tour of Manuel Antonio National Park-where the beach and forest come together to create a natural paradise
- Toucan rescue ranch
- Cooking class-make a delicious course meal while being introduced to fresh crops and traditional cooking techniques
- Panama Viejo Ruins and City Tour, check out the first settlement of the XVI Century
- Guided tour of the Panama Canal
- Boat tour at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Argos in Asia 2024
June 4-18, 2024
Spend 2 weeks traveling with UWF students and faculty as you explore South Japan! See the sights, learn about the history, and experience the culture in person while taking UWF courses that count towards your General Education requirements.
We’ve got everything planned! We provide a fully guided itinerary that includes all flights, hotels, in-country transportation, breakfast each day, and admission to all events and destinations, Cost TBD.
Argos in Asia Courses:
- Comparative Social Organization and Control: Japan and the United States
Argos in Asia Highlights Include: Historical and Cultural Tour of Tokyo-Imperial Palace, Harajuku, Shinjuku, Metropolitan Government Building, Meiji Shinto Shrine, Akihabara, and more!
- Visit a local elementary school
- Free day in Japan to explore!
- Tour of Osaka-Dotonbori, Takoyaki, Shinsaibashisuji, and more.
- Visit Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines
- Trip to Nijo Castle-built during the 17th century and is one of the 17 Historic Sites of Ancient Kyoto
- Japanese calligraphy workshop
Why Argos Abroad?
- Studying abroad on either Argos in Europe or Argos in Asia will put you three steps ahead in completing your degree.
- All majors can take these classes! These are General Education courses that count towards all majors.
- These courses count towards your Summer term course requirement! All students entering a university in the State University System with fewer than 60 semester hours credit are required to complete at least nine credits in the Summer term. Why not take these credits overseas?
- These courses can fulfill the Multicultural Course requirement! All students pursuing a bachelor's degree are required to complete at least one course that explores one or more of the dimensions of another culture (language, religion, socio-economic structures, etc.).
- Talk to your Academic Advisor! It’s important to plan your study abroad courses at the same time you register for Fall courses. Ask your advisor to save these courses for Summer.
How to Get Started
- Email studyabroad@uwf.edu to schedule an appointment with a study abroad advisor! We’d love to answer your questions and help you plan!
- Complete the UWF Study Abroad Application!
The earlier you begin planning, the more options you will have for scholarships and funding opportunities. Contact your advisor today!
Program Fee
Program fees vary based on program location and number of students.
Program Fee Includes
- Roundtrip Airfare
- 12 Nights of Accommodation
- All program academic excursions and activities, entrance to sites and museums
- Breakfast each morning provided with accommodation; some group dinners also provided
- Group organized transportation within the program
- On-site program support from UWF faculty and staff
Program Fee Does Not Include
Tuition, pre-departure expenses such as passports, visa fees, additional meals, and personal spending money.
Housing and Meals
All program participants stay together in accommodation arranged by the program. Typical accommodations include apartments and hotels.
