Study Abroad with Honors

Study abroad isn’t just about checking another country off your travel list. It’s about stepping outside of what you know and discovering how much bigger your world can be.  
As an Honors College student, you have opportunities to take your learning beyond the classroom through immersive international experiences. Whether you’re spending the summer in Scotland, Spain, Ecuador, or Japan, you’ll come home with more than photos. You’ll bring back new perspectives, new ways of solving problems, new connections, and stories that become part of your Honors experience. And if that isn’t enough, you’ll also earn academic credit! 

Summer 2027 Opportunities:

Write to Roam: Creative Writing in Scotland  
Imagine trading your UNM classroom for a vibrant and progressive European nation built on dynamism, creativity and the fabulous warmth of its people. Join us to learn more about what it’s like to study creative writing in Scotland and how you can start planning your own adventureusing “place as text”interpretivetechniques. 

Conexiones Spain: Connecting Spanish Language and History to ABQ  
Experience Spain beyond the classroom in the UNESCO Heritage Site of Cáceres, where historic streets, cultural immersion, and language learning come together to create an unforgettable summer abroad. Join us to learn more about studying Spanish, living with a host family, and exploring the people, places and history that have shaped Spain for centuries. 

Spring 2028 Opportunities:

Land of the Rising Sun: Explore the Art, Culture and History in Japan 
Step into a country where centuries-old traditions and cutting-edge innovation exist side by side. You’ll explore JJapanese aesthetics, ecological philosophy, traditional arts and crafts, and religious practices that emphasize humanity’s interconnected relationship with the natural world.

Summer 2028 Opportunities:

Conexiones Ecuador
Discover Cuenca, Ecuador, a UNESCO World Heritage city nestled in the Andes and shaped by indigenous, Spanish and international cultures. You’ll study Spanish at the Universidad de Cuenca, live with host families, and become part of Cuenca’s community. 

Conexiones Spain: Connecting Spanish Language and History to ABQ  
Experience Spain beyond the classroom in the UNESCO Heritage Site of Cáceres, where historic streets, cultural immersion, and language learning come together to create an unforgettable summer abroad. Join us to learn more about studying Spanish, living with a host family, and exploring the people, places and history that have shaped Spain for centuries. 

Scholarships and Support for Honors Study Abroad 

Study abroad is a transformative experience, and the Honors College wants to help as many students travel internationally as we can. Here are some resources to help you pay for your experience, through scholarships and personal budgeting:  
Honors College Study Abroad Faculty/Staff Committee 
Megan Jacobs, Professor, Study Abroad Chair 
Myrriah Gómez, Associate Professor 
Johannes Bartfield, Assistant Professor  
Lorena Rodríguez Vázquez, Academic Operations Officer