Explore new places, earn academic credit, and broaden your perspective through Muskingum’s faculty-led travel programs. With opportunities both internationally and within the United States, students can:
- Travel with Muskingum faculty members and fellow students.
- Participate in hands-on learning experiences connected to their courses.
- Earn academic credit while exploring new cultures and communities.
- Fit short-term travel into their college experience, with programs typically offered during academic breaks.
- Build connections and create lasting memories through meaningful travel and learning.
Students from all majors are welcome to take part!
General Information
To participate in a faculty-led study away experience:
- Complete the Faculty Led Study Abroad Online Application
- Pay the $100 deposit at the Business Office (located in Montgomery Hall)
- Sign up for courses (use MuskieLink to schedule for Spring semester)
- Make payments on the scheduled deadlines (see the Cost & Payment section of each specific experience)
The Impact Center offers the High Impact Experience Grant and faculty led-study away experiences qualify. Before applying, review the application cycle deadlines for the grant, and apply a few months prior to when funding is due. For more information visit the High Impact Experience Grant webpage.
The Student Financial Services Office may have additional grant or loan resources. For more information contact your Financial Aid Counselor.
- If you do not have a passport, apply now.
- If your passport expires within six months, apply for a replacement.
- Check with the trip leaders to find out the deadline for when you will need to receive your passport to be able to participate in the program.
- Most trips fly out of John Glenn International airport in Columbus, OH (CMH)
- Under certain circumstances, it may be possible to fly you out of and into different cities in the U.S.
- You must make your own arrangements to get to and from the airport.
- Rooms may be singles, doubles, triples, or quads.
- Beds may be doubles or singles.
- Rooms will be gender specific, unless otherwise requested by all parties.
- We do our best to accommodate all rooming requests: however, we cannot guarantee specific room types or roommates.
For information about attending a faculty-led experience contact Associate Professor Kekoa Kaluhiokalani
Upcoming Faculty-Led Experiences
London-Spring Break (March 5th-14th, 2027)
- Applications due by December 31st, 2026
Spend spring break exploring London! From March 5–14, 2027, discover royal palaces, iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and the energy of one of the world’s most exciting cities.
Explore the Tower of London, see Tower Bridge, and visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and historic Leadenhall Market. Step into royal history at Hampton Court Palace and Westminster Abbey, and take in the famous sights of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
The adventure continues beyond central London with a day trip to Oxford to explore its colleges and historic streets. In Greenwich, visit the Royal Observatory and National Maritime Museum, then enjoy a night at a West End theater production.
Discover art, culture, and history at the British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Imperial War Museum, and National Gallery. You’ll also have a free day to explore your own interests before celebrating the experience at a final program dinner.
Along the way, connect with fellow students and Muskingum alumni as you experience London together!
London Specifics
- Total Cost: $3,200
- Included: Air and ground transportation, hotel, meals, program-related activities
- Not included: Souvenirs, excess baggage
- Payments:
- Deposit $100 (should be paid with application)
- 1st installment $1100 (December 28th, 2026)
- 2nd installment $1000 (January 22nd, 2027)
- 3rd installment $1000 (February 22nd, 2027)
- Instructor:
- Kekoa Kaluhiokalani
- Courses/Credits
- ENGL 386-T London Encounters (3 credits, optional)
- ENGL 130 Travel Orientation (1 credit, required)
- Communication in a Global and Digital Age (Gen Ed Category 3)
London Spring Break 2027 includes Muskingum alumni participation
Opportunities to engage, network, and experience London together
Activities are based on the tentative itinerary and may change.
Get a glimpse of your London adventure! Explore our London Instagram account to see past trips through the eyes of Muskie students and alumni—and get excited for what’s ahead.
Japan- May 11th to May 22nd, 2027
- Applications due by January 31, 2027
Experience Japan, from Tokyo’s bustling neighborhoods to Kyoto’s historic temples! From May 11–22, 2027, explore the country’s art, culture, history, and technology alongside your Muskingum classmates.
Your adventure begins in Tokyo’s Asakusa district, where you’ll visit Senso-ji and explore the Sumida River area. Throughout the trip, you’ll:
- Discover Tokyo’s distinctive neighborhoods, including fashion-filled Harajuku, lively Shibuya, and Akihabara, known for its technology and electronics.
- Explore Japanese art and creativity at museums in Ueno Park, the Mori Art Museum, and an immersive teamLab experience.
- Experience quieter corners of the city, from Meiji Jingu to the shopping streets of Yanaka Ginza and the neighborhoods of Nakameguro and Daikanyama.
- Take a day trip to the Mount Fuji area for a change of scenery beyond Tokyo.
- Ride the Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto, where an overnight stay gives you time to explore temples, a historic geisha district, and Nijo Castle.
- Participate in a traditional tea ceremony, experiencing an important part of Japanese culture.
- Enjoy time to follow your own interests during a free day before gathering for a final group dinner.
Earn academic credit while discovering new places, trying new experiences, and making memories that will stay with you long after you return home!
Japan Specifics
- Total Cost: $5,000
- Included: Air and ground transportation, hotel, selected meals, program-related activities
- Not included: Souvenirs, excess baggage
- Payments:
- Deposit $100 (should be paid with application)
- 1st installment $1200 (January 23, 2027)
- 2nd installment $1200 (February 20, 2027)
- 3rd installment $1200 (March 27, 2027)
- Final installment $1300 (April 24, 2027)
- Instructor:
- Kekoa Kaluhiokalani
- Courses/Credits:
- ENGL 389-T Encounters with Modern-day Japan (3 credits-required): M-W 3-5:30 (second half class)
- Trip Co-leader:
- Amy Nestor
Activities are based on the tentative itinerary and may change.
Check out our May term Instagram! See past May term trips to Venice, Rome, Ireland, Iceland, and more! Japan will be the next addition!