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Programs : Faculty-Led Program

This is a listing of all the featured programs in the program catalog. You can view the brochure for any of these programs by clicking on the program name.
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MayX - Americans in Paris Normandy, France; Paris, France
Terms: May Experience Description: Explore American and French identities and the cultural interactions between them over time. No French language ability required. 		Save Program <b>MayX - Americans in Paris<b>
MayX - Art & Empires (Munich, Prague, Vienna, Budapest) Budapest, Hungary; Greenville, South Carolina, United States; Munich, Germany; Prague, Czech Republic; Vienna, Austria
Terms: May Experience Description: Examine how collections & display practices at museums and preservation of cultural heritage have shaped national identities and global, historical narratives.
MayX - Art and Religion in Italy and Switzerland Florence, Italy; Ravenna, Italy; Rome, Italy; Venice, Italy; Zurich, Switzerland
Terms: May Experience Description: Encounter a series of thematic transitions from early Christian origins, Byzantine & Islamic influences, Renaissance humanism, & rise of Protestant iconoclasm.
MayX - Breaking Codes and Winning Wars: Engaging in the Mathematics & History of World War Codebreaking (London, England) Greenville, South Carolina, United States; London, United Kingdom
Terms: May Experience Description: Throughout history, ideas and concepts from mathematics have contributed to communicating secret messages and breaking our enemies’ secret messages.
MayX - Deference and Democracy in Thailand Bangkok, Thailand; Chiang Mai, Thailand; Greenville, South Carolina, United States; Phuket, Thailand
Terms: May Experience Description: This course explores the dynamics between deference and democratic citizenship in Thailand. 		Save Program <b>MayX - Deference and Democracy in Thailand<b>
MayX - Exploring Education in South Carolina & New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand; Dunedin, New Zealand; Greenville, United States; Wellington, New Zealand
Terms: May Experience Description: Compare and contrast the public education systems and teacher preparation programs of South Carolina and New Zealand. 		Save Program <b>MayX - Exploring Education in South Carolina & New Zealand<b>
MayX - Farm to App: A UX Design Journey Through Food Systems in Ireland Dublin, Ireland; Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Terms: May Experience Description: An immersive learning experience on digital storytelling through mobile apps that are focused on food systems in Ireland and South Carolina. 		Save Program <b>MayX - Farm to App: A UX Design Journey Through Food Systems in Ireland<b>
MayX - From the South to South Africa: Civil Rights Across the Atlantic Cape Town, South Africa; Durban, South Africa; Greenville, United States; Johannesburg, South Africa
Terms: May Experience Description: Delve into the power of restorative practices, grassroots community organizing, healthy discourse, & self-reflection while comparing Civil War in US & S. Africa 		Save Program <b>MayX - From the South to South Africa: Civil Rights Across the Atlantic<b>
MayX - Happiness: Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark; Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Terms: May Experience Description: Denmark is one of the world’s happiest countries as ranked by the UN’s World Happiness Report. Let's find out why from a sociology and psychology perspective. 		Save Program <b>MayX - Happiness: Copenhagen<b>
MayX - Health & Medicine in the Global Context (Portugal) Greenville, South Carolina, United States; Lisbon, Portugal
Terms: May Experience Description: An opportunity for students with aspirations of attending health professional schools to gain clinical exposure & an understanding of various healthcare models.
MayX - Iconic Libraries: The History of Knowledge (United Kingdom) Greenville, South Carolina, United States; Liverpool, United Kingdom; London, United Kingdom; Marlborough, United Kingdom; York, United Kingdom
Terms: May Experience Description: How do libraries choose what to save or exclude and how do the materials shape perceptions of history? 		Save Program <b>MayX - Iconic Libraries: The History of Knowledge (United Kingdom)<b>
MayX - Indian Country: Indigenous Culture & Religion in the Southwest Flagstaff, United States; Hopi Reservation, Second Mesa, AZ, United States; Mesa Verde National Park, United States; Navajo Reservation, United States; Phoenix, AZ, United States; Santa Fe, United States; Taos, United States
Terms: May Experience Description: Discover the history, practices, theological ideas, and culture of indigenous peoples of the US Southwest. 		Save Program <b>MayX - Indian Country: Indigenous Culture & Religion in the Southwest<b>
MayX - Know Thyself: Purpose and Calling in Greece Athens, Greece; Chania, Greece; Greenville, South Carolina, United States; Heraklion, Greece; Kalabaka, Greece
Terms: May Experience Description: This course will encourage reflection on one’s purpose and calling in order to “know oneself” more fully. 		Save Program <b>MayX - Know Thyself: Purpose and Calling in Greece<b>
MayX - Medical Mysteries and Histories Bath, United Kingdom; Edinburgh, United Kingdom; London, United Kingdom; Oxford, United Kingdom; York, United Kingdom
Terms: May Experience Description: Introduction to aspects of medical history (illness, health, medicine, theory & practice) and the impact of disease upon the lives of individuals and nations. 		Save Program <b>MayX - Medical Mysteries and Histories<b>
MayX - Museums and Medicine: Art & the Science of Observation in New York City New York City, United States
Terms: May Experience Description: Techniques of visual analysis, based on art history practices. Studying depictions of the human body, students will learn observation and communication skills. 		Save Program <b>MayX - Museums and Medicine: Art & the Science of Observation in New York City<b>
MayX - Religion, Art, & Politics in Turkey Ankara, Turkey; Cappadocia, Turkey; Istanbul, Turkey; Izmir, Turkey
Terms: May Experience Description: Exploration of the relationship of art and religion in Byzantine and Islamic sites, paintings and architecture in Turkey.
MayX - Religious, Ethnic, and National Identities: Poland Gdansk, Poland; Krakow, Poland; Warsaw, Poland
Terms: May Experience Description: Explore identity using Poland as a lens & laboratory through which students will explore their own religious, national, ethnic identities, & personal beliefs. 		Save Program <b>MayX - Religious, Ethnic, and National Identities: Poland<b>
MayX - Sex Goes to School: Exploring Sexuality Education in the U.S. and Sweden Greenville, South Carolina, United States; Stockholm, Sweden
Terms: May Experience Description: Discover how the the cultural assumptions underlying sex education in the U.S. and Sweden differ. 		Save Program <b>MayX - Sex Goes to School: Exploring Sexuality Education in the U.S. and Sweden<b>
MayX - Spatial Inspiration - Musical Awareness in Italy Arezzo, Italy; Greenville, South Carolina, United States; Milan, Italy; Rome, Italy; Venice, Italy
Terms: May Experience Description: The course will explore various natural and architectural venues in Italy as inspirations for musical development through the centuries. 		Save Program <b>MayX - Spatial Inspiration - Musical Awareness in Italy<b>
MayX - Sustainable Development in Costa Rica Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Terms: May Experience Description: Explore the concept of Sustainable Development in Costa Rica, a country often heralded for its innovative sustainability programs. 		Save Program <b>MayX - Sustainable Development in Costa Rica<b>
MayX - Wilderness Hermosa, New Mexico, United States
Terms: May Experience Description: Examine aspects of Wilderness: legal definitions, U.S. environmentalism, leave-no-trace land use, camping, hiking, biological field research techniques, & more! 		Save Program <b>MayX - Wilderness<b>
Summer 2025 - Furman Washington Experience Washington D.C., United States
Terms: Summer Study Away Description: Study and work in Washington, D.C. Earn 12 credits, and intern 30+ hours per week this summer! Open to all majors.
Fall 2024 Semester - Edinburgh Internship Program Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Terms: Fall Description: Study, intern, and live in Edinburgh, Scotland for a semester! 		Save Program Fall 2024 Semester - Edinburgh Internship Program
Fall 2024 Semester - Furman in Rennes, France Rennes, France
Terms: Fall Description: 		Save Program Fall 2024 Semester - Furman in Rennes, France
Fall 2024 Semester - Furman in Santiago, Chile Santiago, Chile
Terms: Fall Description: 		Save Program Fall 2024 Semester - Furman in Santiago, Chile
Fall 2024 Semester - Furman in the British Isles Dublin, Ireland; Edinburgh, United Kingdom; London, United Kingdom; North Wales, United Kingdom; Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Terms: Fall Description: Furman in the British Isles Fall Semester 2018 Overview   This travel study will explore the United Kingdom and Ireland through several perspectives: the history and emergent use of technologies, Shakespearean and other conte mporary[...] 		Save Program Fall 2024 Semester - Furman in the British Isles
Fall 2025 Semester - Furman Wild Semester (New Mexico & South Africa) Cape Town, South Africa; Hermosa, New Mexico, United States
Terms: Fall Description: Features hands-on learning, practical skills for scientists, field research, career exploration, labs, hiking, camping, hiking and field studies. 		Save Program Fall 2025 Semester - Furman Wild Semester (New Mexico & South Africa)
Fall 2025 Semester - Furman in Madrid, Spain Madrid, Spain
Terms: Fall Description: An immersive educational experience Madrid that accelerates language and cultural-learning objectives. Features homestays and excursions within Spain. 		Save Program Fall 2025 Semester - Furman in Madrid, Spain
Fall 2025 Semester - Furman in Taipei Taipei, Taiwan
Terms: Fall Description: Furman's partnership with CET Taiwan gives you access to intensive language classes, a variety of electives, Taiwanese roommates, and Taiwan as your classroom.
MayX Example Application (Test) Kyustendil, Bulgaria
Terms: May Experience Description: Discover cultural traditions in Bulgaria: food, folk dancing, festivals. 		Save Program MayX Example Application (Test)
Spring 2025 - Furman in Belize: Marine Biology & Ethnobiology Ambergris Caye, Belize; Clarissa Falls, Belize; Greenville, South Carolina, United States; San Ignacio, Belize; San Pedro Town, Belize
Terms: Spring Description: Marine Biology & Ethnobiology of Belize Spring 2019   Overview Overview This is a field-oriented program that will be taught on campus and in Belize.  For the Marine Biology course we will emphasize the biodiversity ,[...]
Spring 2025 - Furman in Berlin, Germany: Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
Terms: Spring Description: FURMAN IN BERLIN Spring 2018 NOTE THAT THIS  PROGRAM WILL LAST UNTIL MID-MAY.  THIS MEANS THAT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ENROLL IN A 2018 MAY EXPERIENCE COURSE. OVERVIEW The Furman in Berlin program is affiliated with the Freie Univ ersität[...] 		Save Program Spring 2025 - Furman in Berlin, Germany: Freie Universität
Spring 2025 - Furman in London, England: Internship Program London, United Kingdom
Terms: Spring Description: 		Save Program Spring 2025 - Furman in London, England: Internship Program
Spring 2026 Semester - Edinburgh Internship Program Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Terms: Spring Description: Features an international internship for 20+ hours per week. Students take 2 Furman-taught courses and choose 2 Edinburgh Napier University courses. 		Save Program Spring 2026 Semester - Edinburgh Internship Program
Spring 2026 Semester: The Washington Experience Washington D.C., United States
Terms: Spring Description: Live, study, and intern in Washington, D.C. for a semester! 		Save Program Spring 2026 Semester: The Washington Experience
Summer Internship Fellowship Funding Application
Terms: Internship Summer
Description: Students may apply for a fellowship for unpaid or low paid full-time internship (35-40 hours for 8-12 weeks or 280-320 hours over the course of the summer). 		Save Program Summer Internship Fellowship Funding Application