Study Abroad with the Graduate School of Liberal Studies

Immerse yourself in the art and architecture of Paris, the diverse cultural richness of Antigua, or travel to Italy for a week-long adventure studying history while you sample fine food and wine...

The Graduate School of Liberal Studies offers unique trips led by our knowledgeable faculty. Learn more about our upcoming and archived trips below.

upcoming study abroad opportunities:
 

JANUARY 2008   Unmasking Origins in Mexico City: 
                           Frida Kahlo's Quest for Identity in Mexican Art & Culture 
              

           *** THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR WINTER TERM 2008 ***

Previous Trips:

2006   Paris in May: Love and
           Transcendence
2005   Guatemala: Literature in
            a Cultural Context
2003   Florence, Italy 

2001   Athens, Greece

  JANUARY 2008 

*** THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR WINTER TERM 2008 ***

UNMASKING ORIGINS IN MEXICO CITY: FRIDA KAHLO'S QUEST FOR IDENTITY IN MEXICAN ART & CULTURE   Instructor: Roslye Ultan   Scroll down for course/trip information...

Dates: Travel Dates:  January 6-13, 2008 (Sunday to Sunday) Requirements for the J Term course include two class meetings in December (prior to the trip), and two class meetings in January (after the trip). Final class meeting dates, times and location will be determined.   *** THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR WINTER TERM 2008 ***

Trip Cost:  $1775.00 Trip cost includes: airfare, hotel accommodations (based on double occupancy), daily breakfast, one group meal, museum entrance fees, ground transport to/from the airport and to/from Teotihuacan, some class tours and activities, health insurance. Extra costs: METRO transport to museums, lunches/dinners, additional guided tours or excursions, entertainment, shopping. Trip cost does not include tuition.  Tuition is regular MALS/MFA rate.

Payment Deadlines: Deposit:  A $250.00 non-refundable deposit is due to the GLS office by September 17. Final Payment:  Due by October 10, 2007. In order to ensure the group rate, exceptions are not allowed. Trip Cancellation Insurance: For an additional $125, you can purchase trip cancellation insurance, which will cover money paid for "trip costs" if you have to cancel for any reason (up to three days before travel), or if the trip needs to be canceled for any reason we cannot predict (travel advisories, storms, etc.). Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. Registration for the Winter Term will open in November. Please note, deposit & payment for the travel portion of the course is due earlier.

Trip Eligibility: Current Hamline University MALS and MFA students, alumni an friends/significant others are welcome. Note: Tuition will not be charged for non-students; however, there will be an additional audit fee. Enrollment in the Fall Term Frida Kahlo class is not a prerequisite, but encouraged. This study abroad is offered in collaboration with the University of Minnesota MLS program and with the assistance of the Hamline University Study Abroad Office.   *** THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR WINTER TERM 2008 ***

The Itinerary/Site List: (Arrangements are still being confirmed; however, minimal change is expected.) Teotihuacan Journey into the Mesoamerican past in the archaeological site of TEOTIHUACAN, the palace where men become Gods, 30 miles northwest of Mexico City. These are among the most important pre-Hispanic ruins in the Americas - ­ceremonial, civic, social and residential structures.  We will visit the Piramides del Sol and Moon, Temple of the Plumed Serpent, the patio of the Jaguars, Palace of Quetzalcoatl and the Palace Citadel.    Museums in Mexico City & Xochimilco Ecological Park Tamayo Museum of Contemporary Art and the Modern Art Museum (collection of national and international art) are both located in Chapultepec Park area.  The largest museum in Latin America and one of the greatest anthropological museums in the world is the Museo Nacional de Antropolgia e Historia It has major exhibits from early Mesoamerican culture as well as ethnological exhibits on pre-Hispanic and current Amerindian culture. It takes at least a half-day to become acquainted with the abundant histories which include Teotihuacán, Toltecs, Olmecs, and Aztecs among numerous others.    Cuernavaca & Mexico City Palaces & Cathedrals Travel to Cuernavaca to see the Museo Robert Brady in the beautifully restored colonial mansion which features splendid works of Frida Kahlo. Once known as the “city of palaces,” the Centro Historico has beautiful historic and religious structures like Cathedral Metropolitano, the Palacio Nacional with murals by Diego Rivera. We will visit the magnificent Basilica de Guadalope where the appearance of the Virgin Mary came to the peasant, Juan Diego   Jumex Collection & San Diego Convent We’ll visit two cutting edge contemporary art centers of Mexico City: The Jumex Collection (the largest Latin American private modern art exhibition space, opened in 1994) and the Laboratorio Arte Alameda, situated in the ancient convent of San Diego, built in 1591. Today this center is dedicated to exhibitions and events/activities of contemporary art, specially focusing on electronic media.    Reforma Area We’ll spend a day getting acquainted with the world famous Avenue Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City. This area combines ancient residences now transformed into fashionable venues, embassies, luxury hotels, and exclusive art galleries. Enjoy a full day exploring Reforma galleries such as Centro Cultural Casa Lamm, Galeria Nina Mencal, Galeria OMR and Florencia Riestra. Coyoacan & San Angel This charming, cobble stoned town, south of the city, was named Place of the Coyote in the Aztec language and it is the birthplace of Frida Kahlo in the Casa Azul (­The Blue House). The Blue House has become a pilgrimage site for art admirers who come to see the original furniture letters, objects she and Rivera collected, her many decorative indigenous dresses, easel and the many still life paintings done toward the end of her life, of course the colorfully decorated kitchen where Kahlo loved to prepare food for her many guests. Also in this area is the Anahuacalli Museum created by Diego Rivera and housing over 60,000 pre-Hispanic objects. Close by, the Dolores Olmeda Patino estate showcases both Rivera and some of the finest works of Frida Kahlo, along with popular art/artifacts from around Mexico. On Saturdays the San Jacinto plaza in nearby San Angel comes alive with local handicrafts and ­a bazaar of wonderful native expressions - not to be missed.

Questions? Contact Christine Rousu, GLS Programs Administrator,                    via email or phone: 651/523-2465.     *** THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR WINTER TERM 2008 ***