Elon University’s Isabella Cannon Global Education Center (GEC) has unveiled its 2027 Winter Term study away programs, giving students the chance to earn academic credit while engaging directly with cultures around the world.
Elon’s 2027 Winter Term continues a long-standing tradition within the university’s #1-ranked study abroad program. Now in its 58th year, this model allows students and faculty to take part in immersive, short-term study experiences each January.
Faculty-led programs for the upcoming Winter Term cover a wide array of subjects and global locations, blending academic inquiry with experiential learning. Students can explore topics such as ecotourism in New Zealand, music and dance in New Orleans and Brazil, literature in England, and West African history in Ghana. Each course is designed to extend learning beyond the classroom and into real-world environments.
“Winter Term programs give students the chance to step outside the classroom, engage with new cultures, and connect their academic interests to real-world experiences in meaningful ways,” said Gia Pineda, director of short-term programs.
Open to students from all majors, each program includes a required pre-departure seminar during the fall semester, preparing participants with essential academic and cultural context before traveling in January.
Registration for Winter Term 2027 will open in mid-April as part of fall 2026 course registration. Students interested in participating are encouraged to connect with the GEC through upcoming events:
College Coffee: Visit the GEC table on March 31, April 7, or April 14 to meet staff and program leaders
Winter Term Advising: Drop in this week from 2–4 p.m. for Quick Questions advising at the GEC in Sato Commons
For additional details and a complete list of programs, visit elon.edu/global.