International & Domestic Programs Summer Opportunities

Global Gateways

Multiethnic China in a Global Era

Chengdu, China

This program will be led by Yanshuo Zhang, Assistant Professor of Asian Languages and Literatures in Summer 2027. 

This course invites students to experience multiethnic Chinese culture in a global era. The course will be hosted in Chengdu, China, an important metropolis in southwest China. Home to the giant pandas, Chengdu is also a gateway to Tibet and the Himalayas. This summer course consists of three weeks of remote lecture time, one week of Survival Chinese, and three weeks of on-site time in Sichuan province, China. Packed with guest lectures, field trips to Qiang minority villages and world-class cultural heritage sites, museum excursions to explore ancient civilizations, and hands-on workshops with local artists and scholars, this interdisciplinary seminar helps students develop essential analytical skills in comparative cultural history and hone their critical thinking and writing abilities in art, archeology, anthropology, and China Studies.

This program earns 1 Pomona credit.

Historia Económica de México

Oaxaca and Mexico City, Mexico

This program will be led by Fernando A. Lozano, Pendleton Professor of Economics and Karla Cordova, Assistant Professor of Economics in Summer 2027.

The program will allow students to use economic tools to understand the economic history and development of México. The course will be divided into five historical eras: Pre-Columbian, Colonial, Reform and Porfiriato, Post-Revolution and Industrialization, and Modern Mexico. The experience of being in Mexico, while learning of its economic history in Spanish, will allow students to immerse themselves in the culture and engage with history not only in the museums, but also in meetings with historians, economists, and business leaders. The distinct history of Mexico indicates that the economic development of the country has been a function of its geography, natural resources, and relationship with the United States. During visits to city centers, historical landmarks, and museums, students will be able to reconstruct the economic characteristics of each historical era. Each city visited will evidence how power, social class, and economics intertwined to create modern day Mexico.

This program earns 1 Pomona credit.

Experiential History: Movement Upon Movement in the Weimar Republic

Berlin, Germany

This program will be led by Associate Professor of Dance John Pennington, Lecturer in Dance Diana Cummins, and Professor of German Friederike von Schwerin-High in summer 2026.

The program will explore the concept of movement, both physical and societal. Students will be introduced to the groundbreaking work of Rudolph Laban, whose influential movement analysis shaped the course of Ausdruckstanz (expressionistic dance). His theories will serve as a lens through which the program will examine the broader artistic and political landscape of the era, from Expressionism to Dadaism and the realism of New Objectivity.

This program earns 1 Pomona credit.

Diplomacy and Human Rights in the Mediterranean

Brussels, Belgium; Tangier, Fes, and Rabat, Morocco

This program will be led by Associate Professor of Politics Mietek Boduszynski and Associate Professor of Politics Erica Dobbs in summer 2026.

This immersive seminar explores the challenges facing those who would use the tools of diplomacy to promote democracy and human rights in Europe and North Africa. From migration to gender, and from elections to civil society, we will explore what democracy and human rights are, how diplomacy can promote them, and why the Mediterranean region provides a rich and complex context in which to observe the challenges of striving for a world in which more people can live in freedom and dignity.

This program earns 1 Pomona credit.

Summer programs offered by Pomona College international and domestic program partners

The International & Domestic Programs Office does not maintain a list of approved summer programs, however we recommend that students begin their search with the program providers with whom we regularly work. These providers are among the most reputable in the field, with strong health and safety protocols, academic quality, and student services. Students apply directly to the program provider for summer programs (there is no Pomona College application) and work with the Registrar’s Office to discuss credit transfer. The Registrar’s Office also completes any required home school/advisor approval form for summer programs. Please email Registrar@pomona.edu with any questions regarding summer program credit and approval.

Additional Programs and Opportunities

You can find even more options through IIEPassport and other sites such as GoAbroad and StudyAbroad.

Funding for Summer Programs

Since Pomona College’s academic year does not include a summer term, the College does not offer financial aid for summer study abroad or in the U.S. other than our Global Gateways. Many of our program partners offer need- and merit-based scholarships, and there are a number of other scholarship resources as well. Please refer to our Scholarships page for more information.

Other College-sponsored International Opportunities During the Summer

Pomona College offers various opportunities for students to participate in academic and co-curricular activities over the summer in the U.S. and abroad. Please visit the following websites for more information.

Departmental Grants

*Note: This list is not comprehensive; students should consult with their faculty advisor or department chair to learn about any other departmental or subject-specific grants that may be available.

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