All ISI Abroad programs offer academic excursions that complement course material for a deeper understanding of the local culture as it relates to various disciplines. Academic field trips are mandatory so we ask that, regardless of your program choice, you wait to plan your independent adventures until after you've started all of your courses on-site, confirmed your enrollment schedule, and received the schedule of course excursions.

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​That said, we know you're planning to take advantage of long weekends, semester breaks, or even post-program travel so here are a few tips from our team: