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A faculty-directed education abroad program is a University of Kentucky course designed and led by UK faculty or staff abroad. 

  • Guidance from UK Faculty on-site
  • Participate with UK Peers
  • Short term programs: Winter, Summer, Embedded Fall/Spring Semester
  • Earn UK credit that counts towards your UK GPA 

UK also offers multiple programs through our partner and exchange programs that offer a variety of locations and credit offerings.

Faculty-directed programs are just one program type you can choose from. To see our Partner and Exchange programs, return to the A&S page and click the Explore Programs by Major dropdown or visit our full program search

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Summer Dance Immersion - Berlin

Program Faculty & Location 

  • Laura Neese
  • Berlin, Germany, Europe

Program Credit 

  • FA 501: Arts-study Tour

Program Highlights

  • Participate in the b12 International Dance Festival in Berlin. 
  • Discover the local dance and cultural life through guided tours, visits to historic sites, and interacting with local performances. 
  • Explore the global experiences and connections of dance. 

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The Paris Art Adventure

Program Faculty & Location 

  • Dr. Lynda Sharrett-Field 
  • Paris, France, Europe

Program Credit 

  • A-S 300: Digital Photography: Chasing Light & Color and/or
  • A-S 347: Video Art Poetry: French Edition and/or
  • A-H 343: Photographic History of Paris 

Program Highlights

  • Let your curiosity lead you as you wander the eclectic cityscape under the majesty of the Eiffel Tower and learn to use photography and video to tell your story. From the enchanting streets of Montmartre to the captivating Louvre Museum, inspiration is around every corner!
  • We will use the city as our text with visits to historic landmarks, museums, and contemporary art galleries as we learn about the Photographic History of Paris.
  • Planned activities include a guided street art tour, a boat ride on the River Seine, a stroll along the Left Bank, and an overnight trip to see the grand castles of the Loire Valley—and you will also have plenty of time on your own to explore the city and beyond.

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