Bogotá COIL + Study Abroad

This faculty-led program combines a semester-long Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) partnership with Universidad del Rosario in Colombia and a short-term study abroad experience in Bogotá during Fall Break. By integrating sustained virtual collaboration with an in-country immersive component, the program offers a globally engaged learning experience that extends well beyond a traditional short-term study abroad model.

The course examines how culture influences communication, decision-making, and negotiation in international business and organizational contexts. It is open to students of all majors and does not require prior language study.

Term: Fall 2026

Location: Bogotá, Colombia

Travel: Fall Break (October 2026)

Credits: 4 credit hours

Open to: All undergraduate majors

Prerequisites: None

Bogotá, Colombia study abroad program

This experience stands out from traditional study abroad programs in three important ways:

  • COIL + Travel Model: Students engage in sustained, real-time collaboration with peers at Universidad del Rosario throughout the semester, building global relationships and intercultural skills before traveling abroad.
  • Low Net Cost: Thanks to Stetson’s scholarship support, the estimated cost is approximately $1,500 after scholarships, including airfare, making this a highly accessible international experience.
  • Fall Break Travel: The in-country portion takes place during Fall Break, allowing students to participate without disrupting their full-semester schedule.
Bogotá, Colombia COIL study abroad experience

Together, these features make the program innovative, affordable, and easily adaptable to students’ degree plans.

Estimated Program Cost: Approximately $1,500 after Stetson scholarship support, including airfare

The Price Includes

  • All transportation costs (within scheduled itinerary times)
  • Lodging
  • Daily breakfast and several group meals (some meals on your own)
  • All business and cultural visits on the itinerary
  • Tours and organized site visits
Bogotá, Colombia cultural visit

Students are strongly encouraged to apply for:

For assistance with financial aid and applying for the WORLD scholarship, students should contact WORLD advisors directly.

Helpful Tips for the WORLD Scholarship

  • Carefully reread your essay to be sure it directly answers the question asked.
  • Check for grammar and spelling; consider having a friend review it, using an online grammar checker, or scheduling a session with the Writing Center.
  • In addition to the WORLD Scholarship, all students are invited to apply for the School of Business Administration travel scholarship.

Students can begin their application for this trip through the WORLD website.
Space is limited, and early deposits are encouraged.

To participate in the program, students need to be registered for the INTL 290 course in the fall semester.

For any inquiries or to secure your spot, please reach out to: Professor Kenneth Najour