This 1-credit embedded course component over spring break 2025 will give students enrolled in CAMS/AFR 497 or CAMS 101 (and students who have previously taken CAMS/AFR 497 or CAMS 101) the opportunity to explore the ancient city and empire of Carthage in (what is today) Tunisia.
We will visit Carthage itself, as well as several other neighboring locations to gain an appreciation for North Africa’s place in the history of the ancient Mediterranean. At the same time, we will trace the presence of ancient Rome in the area. The Romans defeated Carthage in 146 BCE and amphitheaters, temples, and public (fora) still attest to their presence even today. In fact, the surviving Roman monuments of Tunisia are second only to those on view in Rome itself.
Program Dates: March 9–16, 2025
Pre-requisites/Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in CAMS/AFR 497 or CAMS 101 during the Spring 2025 semester or must have taken CAMS/AFR 497 or CAMS 101 previously.
This program is open to students taking CAMS/AFR 497 or CAMS 101 in the spring 2025 semester and students who have taken CAMS/AFR 497 or CAMS 101 previously. Students who commit to the program will be manually enrolled in the 1-credit embedded travel course, CAMS/AFR 499.
Students should review their academic term plans to determine any financial implications, especially if you plan to take over the maximum 19 credits in a semester. Students can anticipate actual charges using the University’s updated Tuition Calculator.
- Program Fee: Maximum of $2,875.
- In-Country Costs: Please consult with your faculty leader(s) about the amount of money to bring to cover the costs of meals and any additional spending money.
NOTE: The Program Fee will be billed to participants’ Penn State Office of the Bursar accounts in early January and payment will be due January 22nd.
The Program Fee includes: round trip airfare; hotel accommodations based on double occupancy (including breakfast each day); welcome and farewell dinners; transportation to and from the airport in Tunisia; transportation and fees related to program activities; 24-hour emergency and administrative support
The Program Fee does NOT include: transportation to/from the U.S. airport; most meals; spending money (souvenirs, etc.); gratuities; course tuition; fees related to visa or passport
To officially commit to the program, thoroughly read and submit the Official Financial Commitment Form by Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Students must fill out this form in order to be registered for CAMS/AFR 499. Interested students with questions may email Associate Professor Mathias Hanses at mhanses@psu.edu.
There are several official avenues for embedded program funding within the University. The primary ways are through Liberal Arts Enrichment Funding and Penn State Global, but students can also explore funding opportunities through their academic department, the Student Engagement Network or Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Mentoring.
Get career ready!
Embedded programs help students to gain key skills that employers are most looking for in college graduates, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Below are 1–2 major competencies students can start to develop by participating in this program.
Equity and Inclusion
Understand important aspects of multiculturalism and learn how to utilize your global perspectives/interactions for use in America’s multilingual society.
Critical Thinking
Explore and analyze information from various historical and cultural sites to help understand Tunisia’s past and present, recognizing a diverse set of sources and seeking to gain a fuller perspective of the culture beyond the classroom.
Want to hear more? Meet with a Liberal Arts career coach in the Career Enrichment Network to discuss your experience and identify even more ways that this program can enhance your personal and professional development!
