St. Olaf Study Travel

 

Experience a Mindful Way to Travel

St. Olaf Study Travel takes you “behind the seen” to observe and experience cultures in ways that encourage you to ask questions and question answers.  All our programs are designed and led by St. Olaf faculty who are passionate about sharing their favorite subjects and destinations. Study Travel blends the joy of learning with free time for independent exploration and creature comforts that suit adult lives. Always open to the public, Study Travel is for adults of all ages and teenagers traveling with adults. Imagine where Study Travel can take you.

To register for a program, visit the individual program page below. To receive general information on any program, visit our information request form.

Study Travel Programs

  2012


  2013


On the Horizon
These programs are in the planning stages

Full information on 2014 programs -- including exact dates, program fees, itineraries and a detailed payment schedule -- will be available by January 2013. To guarantee your space on a program, please register and pay the $500 per-person deposit. Deposits are fully refundable until approximately 6 or 7 months prior to departure. With questions, please call 888-865-6537.

  • Mini Term in Asia: Thailand and Vietnam
    14–16 days in January, 2014
    Led by Mary Griep, Professor of Art and Art History, and Randolph Jennings, Instructor in Management Studies and Former Director of International Programs at Payap University, Chiang Mai
  • Theater in London
    10 days in late April/early May, 2014
    Led by Pat Quade, Professor Emeritus of Theatre, and Kathy Quade, Retired Disability Services Coordinator
  • Greece
    14–16 days in June, 2014
    Led by James May, Professor of Classics, and Donna May, Teacher
  • Spain, France and Italy: Pilgrims, Tourists and Photographers
    In conjunction with the St. Olaf Band tour
    12-14 days in June, 2014
    Led by John Barbour, Professor of Religion, and Meg Ojala, Professor of Art and Art History
  • Australia and New Zealand
    16 days in September, 2014
    Led by Ted Johnson, Professor of Biology, and Michelle Johnson, Retired Medical Technologist


Study Travel Programs by Continent

 

Reflections
Travel, and educational travel in particular, often transforms us in subtle or not-so-subtle ways. From time to time, we will offer personal reflections of travelers, some of whom have traveled with us, some who have traveled as St. Olaf students. Here are several articles to encourage your own reflections:

 

Contact us!
Please let us know what countries and topics you'd like to explore on a Study Travel program, and with what St. Olaf faculty. We'd love to hear from you!