Cuba, Havana
Apply early. Students are accepted on a first come first serve basis.
Casa de las Americas is an organization that was founded by the Cuban Government in April 1959, four months after the Cuban Revolution, for the purpose of developing and extending the socio-cultural relations with the countries of Latin America, the Caribbean and the rest of the world.
Founded by Haydee Santamaria (1923-1980) who was its President until her death, followed by Mariano Rodriguez (1912-1990) and currently (since 1986) presided over by Roberto Fernandez Retamar, the Casa de las Americas promotes, researches, supports, awards and publishes the work of writers, sculptures, musicians, and other artists and students of literature and the arts.
Havana is the capital city, major port, and leading commercial centre of Cuba. It is also one of 14 Cuban provinces. The city/province has 2.1 million inhabitants, and the urban area over 2.6 million, making Havana the largest city in both Cuba and the Caribbean region. The city, founded in 1519, extends mostly westward and southward from the bay and for centuries was considered the gateway to the New World. Old Havana is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Almendares River traverses the city from south to north, entering the Straits of Florida a few miles west of the bay.
Courses may include a combination of Northeastern and Casa de las Americas courses (subject to change):
NU is partnering with Casa de las Americas which partners with universities, research centers, and cultural organizations. CASA is a prestigious organization that is 50 years old and has similar partnerships with other U.S. universities.
Students stay in an apartment building that is owned or rented by CASA with a magnificent view of the Malecon and Havana Bay. Students will get two homemade meals a day (breakfast and dinner).
Must be a full-time Northeastern student, 3.0 GPA, and sophomore(second) year or above. Prerequisite: LNSU301 or beyond.
Applications are available at OISP, 10 BV.
$20,400 per semester for the 2008/2009 academic year. Includes: tuition,housing, some meals, & round-trip airfare via Boston.
