Border Experience

Travel Course Dates: March 14-23, 2025

Led by Dr. Glenn Harden

PS 353 The Border – This course is about putting a human face on the politics of the US border. We will explore the US-Mexico border through readings and a ten-day trip to Del Rio, Texas, Acuña, Mexico, and environs. Together, we will ask these questions: What does the border mean to those who live there, those who don’t, and to us? What does the experience of crossing borders entail? How do we better love our neighbors who are migrants and foreigners?

The Border Experience was incredibly formative for me in understanding the complexities of immigration, the factors that influence such decisions, and having the privilege to hear stories from immigrants in search of a better life. A heartbreaking but eye-opening experience.

Elizabeth Bramer

Academic Credit

3.0 Credit Hours: PS 353 Seminar: The Border
Eligible to count toward Cross-Cultural Engagement Requirement (CCE 150EX)

Application Process

Trip Dates: March 14-23, 2025

To apply for the Border Experience Travel Course, please follow the following application process:

Fill out the Apply to an Off-Campus Program form. Upon completion, you will be contacted by the Study Abroad Office.
Fill out the Reference Form and select two persons to serve as references on your behalf. One should be an academic reference and the other should be someone who can speak to your character. An online reference form will be sent to each person. Please have them complete and submit the forms.
The Online Application Form and the Reference Forms are due by November 1, 2024.
Dr. Glenn Harden will contact students selected to participate by November 15, 2024.
The first deposit ($400) is due December 1, 2024 to secure your spot on this travel course.

Contact

Dr. Glenn Harden

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