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College of DuPage Field and Experiential Learning/Study Abroad The WORLD is our classroom. Be a fan and find out where we're going and how YOU can join us! Classes are experience based/faculty facilitated.

Field and Experiential Learning is an academic program at COD offering credit courses that combine classroom work with empirical field experience. The instructor's role is largely that of a facilitator who helps learning take place. Courses are grouped into four categories: Weekend and Outdoor, Natural Science, Social Science and Cultural, and International. Classes may be taken in any order or combination. Some students enroll to earn credit toward a degree or certificate; others are interested in learning about or visiting a particular destination. Still others are interested in learning outdoor or wilderness skills. You are welcome, whatever your interests.

Thanks to everyone who joined us at last week's screening, we had so much fun! The next film in the series is "Train to ...
10/19/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us at last week's screening, we had so much fun! The next film in the series is "Train to Busan" a 2016 film from South Korea, directed by Yeon Sang-ho.

📆Tuesday, October 20
đź•›4:30PM
đź“ŤBIC 1437 (Film Room)

A workaholic father and his young daughter board a high-speed train just as a zombie virus erupts across South Korea, forcing the passengers into a desperate fight for survival.

Post show discussion and Q&A by Jacinta Yanders, English/Film Professor.

International Horror Film Festival is co-organized by the Film Studies Program and Field/Studies/Study Abroad/Global Education.

We’ve returned from an incredible class exploring Maine’s spectacular coast during fall foliage season! From hiking gran...
10/16/2026

We’ve returned from an incredible class exploring Maine’s spectacular coast during fall foliage season! From hiking granite peaks and taking in breathtaking views of the North Atlantic to biking Acadia’s historic carriage roads and paddling along rocky shorelines, we experienced the park from every angle. We even got an up-close look at Maine’s fishing heritage on a traditional Downeast lobster boat excursion! Brilliant fall colors, stone bridges, coastal wildlife, crisp Maine air, and plenty of miles shared on the trail made this a trip to remember. Best of all, we got to experience it together, learning, exploring, and discovering what makes Acadia so special. Another great reminder that some of the best classrooms are found outdoors!

Join us next Tuesday for a special event "Cooking Arab Cuisine with Palestinian American Cookbook Author Heifa Odeh"📆Tue...
10/15/2026

Join us next Tuesday for a special event "Cooking Arab Cuisine with Palestinian American Cookbook Author Heifa Odeh"

📆Tuesday, October 20
đź•›10 - 11:30am
đź“ŤCulinary & Hospitality Center, Room 1020
🎫This event is free and open to the public, but registration required: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZQaV34R4bN

Local cookbook author and food blogger Heifa Odeh of Fufu's Kitchen will share recipes and stories centered around traditional Arab cuisine from her Palestinian heritage. Heifa is the author of the cookbook "Dine in Palestine: An Authentic Taste of Palestine in 60 Recipes from My Family to Your Table." Attendees will also have the chance to taste the final dishes.

This event is cosponsored by
- The Middle East Studies Committee
- Field Studies/Study Abroad/Global Education
- InterCultural Student Initiatives

What an incredible week exploring the places where America’s story unfolded! We retraced the footsteps of the American R...
10/14/2026

What an incredible week exploring the places where America’s story unfolded! We retraced the footsteps of the American Revolution, hiking Boston’s Freedom Trail and the battlefields of Lexington and Concord to Fort Ticonderoga, Saratoga, Morristown, Valley Forge, and historic Philadelphia.

Along the way, we covered miles of trails, explored historic landmarks, and reflected on the courage, sacrifices, and perseverance that helped shape a nation. Every stop brought another chapter of the Revolution to life, reminding us that these stories are deeply connected to the landscapes we explored.

🎬🧟‍♀️ We are excited to announce the first COD International Horror Film Festival! Explore horror from around the world ...
10/13/2026

🎬🧟‍♀️ We are excited to announce the first COD International Horror Film Festival!

Explore horror from around the world and discover how different cultures use the genre to explore fears, legends, traditions, and the unknown.

The first film in the series is "Audition" a 1999 film from Japan, directed by Takashi Miike.
📆Thursday, October 15
đź•›4:30PM
đź“ŤBIC 1437 (Film Room)

A widower has his film producer friend organize a fake audition as a means of helping him find a new partner, but the woman he falls for is not who she appears to be.

Post show discussion and Q&A by Gianni Barchiesi, English/Film Assistant Professor.

International Horror Film Festival is co-organized by the Film Studies Program and Field/Studies/Study Abroad/Global Education.

We spent a beautiful weekend at Devil’s Lake learning the basics of rock climbing.
10/05/2026

We spent a beautiful weekend at Devil’s Lake learning the basics of rock climbing.

Join us on October 6th for a lively showcase of cultural roots in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month🎉! Facilitated by Azte...
10/01/2026

Join us on October 6th for a lively showcase of cultural roots in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month🎉! Facilitated by Aztec Dance Chicago, this event will be an interactive music and dance gathering with pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican origins.

📆 Tuesday, Oct 6
đź•› 12 - 1:30 PM
đź“ŤSSC 1138 (The Hub)

See you there!

New Classes Opening!This course will be open for registration on Friday morning, October 2nd at midnight.Behind the Magi...
10/01/2026

New Classes Opening!
This course will be open for registration on Friday morning, October 2nd at midnight.

Behind the Magic: Communication at Disney
Discover the communication behind the magic at Walt Disney World. Experience Disney’s parks and resorts as a unique classroom where attractions, immersive environments, live experiences, and everyday interactions reveal how communication shapes the stories we tell and the experiences we create. Explore how public address, storytelling, persuasion, verbal and nonverbal communication, and audience engagement are used to inform, entertain, and inspire diverse audiences. Along the way, examine how carefully crafted messages influence perceptions, build connections, and transform places into memorable experiences. Fulfill your Oral Communication degree requirement while bringing the principles of Speech 1100 to life in an unforgettable setting. Experience firsthand how communication helps create the magic.

Classes: July 19 and Aug. 5 (5:30 to 8:00 p.m.). Field Study: July 26 to 30
Fee: $2,165 (includes airfare, Disney resort accommodations, and park admission fees). Required tuition is extra.

Register for SPEEC-1100-FS062
Information: Cassandra Wingert
[email protected]

New Classes Opening!This course will be open for registration on Friday morning, October 2nd at midnight.Baltic Horizons...
09/30/2026

New Classes Opening!
This course will be open for registration on Friday morning, October 2nd at midnight.

Baltic Horizons: Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia
Join us for a 10-day adventure through Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, exploring the Baltic region by road. Discover the historic streets of Vilnius, Cesis, Pärnu, and Tallinn, while hiking through pristine forests, river valleys, coastal dunes, bogs, and national parks. From the spectacular Curonian Spit and Gauja National Park to Estonia's Soomaa wetlands and Lahemaa National Park, this journey blends active hiking, breathtaking scenery, fascinating history, and Baltic culture. Expect to be active for around 7 hours each day, walking 6-10 miles over easy to moderate terrain with breaks, and historic and cultural stops throughout the journey. Three countries. Nine nights. Historic cities, wild landscapes, and unforgettable trails. Class: Aug. 10 (7 to 8:50 p.m.). Field Study: Sept. 2 to 12. Fee: $4,055 (includes air/ground transportation, lodging, entrance fees, guides, gratuities, and some meals). Required tuition is extra. Information: Rodney Buck, email: [email protected]. Register for PHYS 1203 FS010.

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425 Fawell Boulevard
Glen Ellyn, IL
60137

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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(630)9422356

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