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J-Term Travel COURSE
*The information sessions below reflect J-Term 2027.
The new courses and travel informational sessions will be updated as those are shared.*
The West!
An eight-day, seven-night trip to southern and northern Arizona (Phoenix, Tucson, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Flagstaff) exploring pre-puebloan and colonial ruins, indigenous arts and cultures, geological wonders (Grand Canyon, Sonoran Desert, Sunset Crater), and old western towns. Visits include Taliesin West, Heard Museum, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and the Lowell Observatory. The trip includes hiking and a visit to the Hopi mesas. Students are to keep a journal of their travels and compile a document of the trip.
Interest Meetings
Thursday, May 7, 5PM
https://ncssm.zoom.us/j/95731097293?pwd=I2CzFHHa3MLd53A8XlMxMcCv8Z03l1.1
Wednesday, May 13, 5PM
https://ncssm.zoom.us/j/96754165363?pwd=0pGa4E8YVPazkbB909e7mZOIQpCOmE.1
Greek Odyssey: Athens and crete
Greek Odyssey: Athens and crete
Sponsors: Katie Moulder and Mark DuBois
Cost: $4,400
Information Sessions:
In-Person: Thursday, May 7, 3:15pm, Beall 5
Virtual: Monday, May 11, 6PM, Via Zoom
Morocco!
Our Morocco J-Term 2027 interest meeting will be held May 14th at 3:15 EST. We'll record the meeting for those who are unable to attend at this time.
Here's our interest meeting Zoom link:
Matija Paunovski is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://rusticpathways.zoom.us/j/81991007583?pwd=XC4aSzydUVvP0kcEBmzJetcZ2yB36n.1
Meeting ID: 819 9100 7583
Passcode: 266632
Please click here for our Morocco J-Term NCSSM application. Please make a copy of the form, complete it, and then submit it to Ms. Tonya Smith (DUR) and Mr. Terrence Ancrum (MOR) for review. We look forward to receiving it!
Sail away!
Sail away!
Sponsors: Liz Peeples and Carrie Alter
Academic Prerequisites: None
Other Prerequisites: Application, interview, and instructor approval
Cost per Student: $5,000—includes airfare, all meals except airport meals, all activities, two Broadreach guides, 10 days on sailboat, insurance. Additional $52.50 for airport transfer
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Time: Two-week course (January 19 - 28, 2027)
Interest Meetings
In-person information session: May 6 at 5:15 in the art studio
Zoom Info session: Monday, May 11 from 5:30-6:00 via this link
If you are interested in applying, please complete this application by Friday, May 15 at 10pm. We will invite students for interviews the week of May 18 in person for Durham campus and via Zoom for Morganton students and rising juniors. A sign-up sheet for interviews will be sent to selected students after all applications are received and reviewed.
Culture & history of japan
Culture & history of japan
Sponsors: Kori Willoughby, Ross Knight, and Alex Currin
Instructor approval required. Required participation in the first 2 weeks of J-Term for preparation.
Cost per Student: Approximate total $6000.
Maximum Enrollment: 24
Time: Four-week course (January 6 - 28, 2027)
Information Sessions:
Friday, May 8th at 6:30PM - Virtual via Zoom - Click HERE to join!
Monday, May 11th at 4:30PM - In person, Lecture Hall (Durham Campus)
Tuesday, May 12th at 6:30PM - Virtual via Zoom - Click HERE to join!
Spots are limited and priority will be granted to applications received by May 15th. Visit our website for cost breakdown, travel itinerary, sponsor information, and to apply!
Baja Marine Science Adventure
Baja Marine Science Adventure
Sponsors: Lindsay Smith and Chris Collins
Academic Prerequisites: None
Other Prerequisites: Student Application
Cost per Student:
Cost includes all transportation costs (airfare, shuttles, boats), lodging, three meals/day, all excursions
Early Bird Pricing (before June 30th) = $4545.00 not including travel insurance and spending money
Regular Pricing (After June 30th) = $4745.00 not including travel insurance and spending money
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Time: Two-week course (January 19 - 27, 2027)
To learn more about the trip and to view a potential itinerary, check out this link
Two Information Meetings for Interested Morganton and Durham Families
*If you can’t make either meeting we will record the virtual meeting and we can provide the link
Virtual
Thursday, May 7, 8-9 pm
In-Person
May 11th, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Morganton Campus - AC2114
Ready to Apply?
Complete the following form by May 15th @ 11:59pm (applicants notified of their selection by May 25th)
Timeline
May 7 @ 8pm = Virtual Meeting
May 11 @ 3:30pm = In-person Meeting
May 15 @ midnight = Applications Due (initial application window)
May 20 = Scholarship Application Due
May 25 = Trip Applicants Notified (Accept/Waitlist)
May 27 = Scholarship Applicants Notified
May 29 = Students notify Ms.Smith if they are selecting Baja as their j-term trip
June 12 = Initial Deposit Due to EPI
June 1-30 = Rolling Admittance of Waitlisted Students (Earlybird Discount Cutoff)
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Wickedly magical: A london and paris journey
Wickedly magical: A london and paris journey
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure across two of Europe’s most iconic cities! Our Wickedly Magical: A London and Paris Journey J-Term trip takes you from the bright lights of London’s West End where you’ll see Wicked and explore behind the scenes of film favorites like Harry Potter, to the romantic charm of Paris, where you’ll cruise the Seine, visit the Eiffel Tower, explore the Louvre, and spend a day at Disneyland Paris. Along the way, you’ll experience royal palaces, world-class shopping, delicious international cuisine, and once-in-a-lifetime cultural moments that blend history, art, theatre, and pure magic.
Trip cost: $6,500
Sponsors: Cameron Robinson, Kayla Lowdermilk, Damien Overcash
Information Sessions:
May 8th, 12pm-1pm, GH 2214 (zoom available)
May 8th, 7pm-8pm (Zoom Only)
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