Short-Term Undergraduate Study Away

January 2026 Undergraduate Offerings

Nashville: Production and A&R in the Music Industry

This course will provide students with studio and classroom experiences focusing on the tools of A&R talent evaluation, including talent discovery, artist development, and record-making from the creative/production perspective.

Graduate Offerings Open to Eligible Undergraduates

Graduate Course Eligibility

Unless otherwise specified, undergraduate students from all NYU schools are welcome to apply to a Steinhardt short-term study abroad course, provided they have senior standing (at least 96 credits) by the course start date. All students should consult with their academic advisors to determine how the course will meet their degree requirements. Non-NYU undergraduates are not eligible to participate unless an undergraduate course number is listed for the course.

January and Spring Break 2026

Dominican Republic: Culture & Language Learning in Real-Time

This January, gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of culture and its relationship to language while studying in the Dominican Republic.

Ghana: Cross-Cultural Counseling

Immerse yourself in contemporary Ghanaian culture and explore the ways in which helping professionals’ and clients’ worldview, values, and biases are shaped by multiple cultural influences.

Ghana: Global Perspectives in Higher Education

Explore Ghana's higher education system as a case study through a deep dive into the local educational context.

Ghana: International Issues in Nutrition and Food

Examine the complex factors affecting food, nutrition, and health practices in Ghana through hands-on experiences and meetings with local experts.

United Kingdom: Visual Cultures of the Modern and Global City

Trace the visual and cultural history of cities from modernity to globalization by critically analyzing the structures, museum, and monuments of London.