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: Time, Space, and Culture

Experience Spain beyond the classroom in the city of Cáceres, Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 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 Japanese aesthetics, ecological philosophy, traditional arts and crafts, and religious practices that emphasize humanity’s interconnected relationship with the natural world.

Summer 2028 Opportunities:

Conexiones - Spain: Time, Space, and Culture  

Experience Spain beyond the classroom in the city of Cáceres, Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 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:  

• UNM Study Abroad (for all students) 

• Honors Study Abroad (for Honors College students) 

• Gilman Program Scholarships For Travel Abroad