If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Urban Innovation and Modern Tourism in Jordan and Cyprus
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Jordan and Cyprus, Multiple Countries (Cyprus, Jordan)
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| Course # |
SA 10313
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| Duration |
Spring Break
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Spring Break 2026 |
03/14/26 to 03/22/26
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
This study abroad program to Jordan and Cyprus offers students an immersive opportunity to examine the dynamic relationship between Urban Innovation and Modern Tourism. By engaging directly with archaeological like Petra alongside the expansive, and historically rich, tourist industry of Cyprus, students will explore how cultural heritage, geography, and economic forces shape societies across time. Through guided site visits, lectures, and comparative analysis, participants will critically assess the preservation of historical identity in rapidly modernizing contexts and consider the cultural, political, and environmental implications of urban growth and tourism.
This program is co-led by:
Will Sartore, Interim Assistant Dean/Director of Global & Experiential Learning, College of Liberal Arts
Dr. Kory Cooper, Professor, Anthropology
Students on this program will visit:
Petra (Jordan)
Wadi Rum Preservation Area (Jordan)
Madaba & Aqaba (Jordan)
the Nicosia Green Line (Cyprus)
Paphos Archeological park (Cyprus)
Eligibility
This program is open to students of all academic majors
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
$3500 - estimated. Including airfare, excursions, and in-country travel.
Application Deadline
December 1st
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
