Travel the World: Study Abroad Programs
The College of Communication & Fine Arts is dedicated to celebrating the creative forces of the human spirit. Our faculty serves as a catalyst for identifying, fostering and facilitating educational experiences that transcend the limitations of a single campus environment. This quest for inter-cultural and international expression embraces a global view of collaboration and creativity that moves far beyond the boarders of Alabama by providing language, culture, fine and performing arts study abroad opportunities throughout the world. Please visit the Study Abroad page for further information and opportunities.
2024-2025 CCFA Study Abroad Opportunities:
Be immersed in the Cuban landscape. Stay in a Cuban home and learn about the Spanish language and culture. Participate in service-learning opportunities. Explore the capital city of Havana and go on a weekend excursion to the countryside town of Viñales where you will learn about tobacco industry, ride a boat, explore a cave, dance salsa, learn about the history of Cuba and so much more!
Dates: December 9-20, 2024
Program cost: $1250
Includes: Visa, all in country travel and activities, classes, meals, excursions, full room and board, and airport pick-up & return in Havana
Additional costs: Airfare, study abroad application fee of $100, transportation to/from US airport and optional activities, incidentals, & souvenirs
Apply: https://troyabroad.via-trm.com/
Contact: Dr. Johanna Alberich
The Hall School of Journalism and Communication will be traveling to Iceland on March
14-22, 2025, with undergraduate and graduate course credit available. Students will
visit Reykjavik, Hella, and Vik Village on this beautiful island nation.
For students with at least a 2.5 GPA, seeking course credit on this study abroad opportunity
makes you eligible for a $1,250 Chancellor's Award for Global Competitiveness to help
you pay for your trip.
This trip is open to all Troy students, regardless of major. Online students, Troy
faculty and staff, and Troy families and community members are also invited to participate.
Contact: Dr. Robbyn Taylor
The College of Communication & Fine Arts looks forward to returning to the Danza in Arte festival in the beautiful village of Pietrasanta, Italy, in Summer 2025. Students in Dance or Art & Design are invited to explore this rich cultural and artistic community located on the northwestern Italian coast near Pisa.
Orvieto Musica Festival:
The Orvieto Music Festival's “Trumpet Fest” is a seven-day seminar that is part of
the larger and longer “Orvieto Musica” festival that involves vocal, piano and string
students. The trumpet students interact and collaborate with the other students as
well as participating in trumpet-specific activities. The Trumpet Fest is coordinated
by Dr. Amy Gilreath, Professor of Trumpet at University of Illinois and invitations
go to a limited number of other college trumpet studios nationally. After participating
in 2016 and 2018, this will be the third time that the Troy University Trumpet Studio
has been invited to participate in this festival. Dr. Huff will share teaching duties
with Dr. Gilreath and the other university professors as well as performing as a featured
soloist and chamber musician at numerous recitals and functions throughout the duration
of the event.
Please contact Art & Design Chair Greg Skaggs or Associate Dean Tori Averett for more information!
Berlin Choral Festival:
The Troy University Choral Program will be traveling to Berlin, Germany and Prague,
Czech Republic in June 2025 to participate in the Berlin Choral Festival sponsored
by KI Concerts. Participants will spend time rehearsing in a mass festival choir with
internationally-renowned composer Craig Hella Johnson and present a gala concert towards
the end of the trip. In addition to rehearsing, participants will spend time sightseeing
at many landmarks in Berlin including Alexanderplatz, Berlin Dome, Brandenburg Gate,
the Parliament (former Reichstag building), Checkpoint Charlie, and the victory column
and the Holocaust Memorial. Participants will also have the opportunity to perform
additional choral concerts with Troy University Choirs in impressive and historical
venues. The tour will end in Prague, where we will have a chance to see such sights
as the Old Town and the Prague Castle.
This tour is open to all interested TROY students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends.
Students are eligible for the Chancellor's Global Competitiveness Award if they enroll
in MUS 1183 (Collegiate Singers) or MUS 3387 (Concert Chorale) for Spring 2025.
Please contact Dr. Scott Sexton for more information.
Stay in an urban neighborhood by the University of Puerto Rico and learn about the Spanish language and culture. Participate in service-learning opportunities and intentional intercultural learning activities. Global scholars will have the chance to conduct research abroad. Go on an excursion to the bioluminescent bay. Explore the history, art and music of San Juan and so much more!
Dates: May 18-27, 2025
Program cost: $1900
Includes: All scheduled in country travel and activities, classes, two meals a day, excursions, room and board, and airport pick-up & return in San Juan
Additional costs: Airfare, one meal a day, study abroad application fee of $100, transportation to/from US airport and optional activities, incidentals, & souvenirs
Apply: https://troyabroad.via-trm.com/
Contact: Dr. Johanna Alberich