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From Sea Turtles to Calypso, Students Get Hands-On Research Experience in Costa Rica From Sea Turtles to Calypso, Students Get Hands-On Research Experience in Costa Rica Aug 18, 2010
A blend of independent field research and cultural immersion makes ACM's spring program in Costa Rica "amazing" – and possibly life-changing.
Chicago Arts Program Festival – A Completely Different Kind of Show Chicago Arts Program Festival – A Completely Different Kind of Show Jun 15, 2010
Film, weaving, poetry, music, and comedy – whatever the art form, students develop their talents and embark on new endeavors on Chicago Arts Program.
A Citizen of the City and of the World A Citizen of the City and of the World Jun 2, 2010
For Eric Anderson, a semester on Urban Studies brought both "real world" experience and a global perspective.
From the Midwest to Florence, and from the Renaissance to Today From the Midwest to Florence, and from the Renaissance to Today May 19, 2010
Teacher, art history scholar, author, and longtime resident of Italy – Jodie Mariotti brings a wealth of experience as the new Director of the ACM Florence Programs.
Where Natural Resources and People Meet Where Natural Resources and People Meet May 10, 2010
On the ACM Tanzania Program, Luther College student Sean Keenan found ideas that sparked personal growth and new ways to use his knowledge.
Lessons of Life and the Heart and the Mind and the World Lessons of Life and the Heart and the Mind and the World Apr 21, 2010
The ACM Student Symposium on Off-Campus Study brought together 33 students to share their experiences, insights, and stories about the academic and personal growth fostered by off-campus study.
Engaging in a Dialogue that Can Both Surprise and Inspire Engaging in a Dialogue that Can Both Surprise and Inspire Apr 11, 2010
Students will gather in Chicago on April 16-17 to reflect on their off-campus study experiences at the 2010 Student Symposium on Off-Campus Study.
Fascinating Mexico City Offers Great Opportunities for Students Fascinating Mexico City Offers Great Opportunities for Students Mar 23, 2010
NGOs, Spanish class, home stay, and the city's historic beauty – along with lots of wonderful food – impress staff visiting the site of a new ACM summer program.
Service Project with Maitri in India Is an Service Project with Maitri in India Is an "Amazing Experience" Mar 8, 2010
ACM’s partner for service learning in the India Summer Program provides opportunities for students to get involved in health and education projects.
Looking at Infectious Diseases from Biological and Public Health Perspectives Looking at Infectious Diseases from Biological and Public Health Perspectives Feb 26, 2010
As Director of the ACM Botswana Program, biology professor Phoebe Lostroh will bring an interdisciplinary approach – including a healthy dose of science – to studying three major diseases.