Life-Changing Alternative Spring Break in Cuba

Traditional study abroad programs are often cost prohibitive for many NIU students. Short-term cultural immersion experiences, like the Spring Break 2025 in Cuba, offers many of the benefits of formal study abroad programs at a lower price point and at a time of year when students are looking for alternatives to more typical spring break activities.

Huskies who have international opportunities are more motivated to graduate and to be involved on campus; they bring an enthusiasm for learning and new experiences to the classroom and their student organizations .

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$5

Acere Level

Support our students and show your Huskie pride!

$10

Ropa Vieja Level

Help feed our students in Cuba. Ropa vieja is considered the national dish of Cuba, where residents hold a special affinity for it.

$25

Hemingway House Level

Help our students visit the beautiful finca "La Vigia" (Hemingway House) located in the San Francisco de Paula district of Havana, about 24 km from Havana's city center.

$50

Old Havana Level

Help our students stay in Old Havana, a UNESCO world heritage site. The city features a nearly perfect grid layout, Baroque and neoclassical architecture, monuments, and traditional-style buildings

$100

Academic Visa Level

According to <a href="http://ssabroad.org" target="_blank">ssabroad.org</a>, the fee for a Cuba student visa is $70, plus a $30 administrative fee.

$250

Cuban NGO Fundación Level

Help our students learn from Cuban specialists about the country’s renowned disaster risk reduction program.

$500

Plane Ticket Level

One plane ticket to send a student to Cuba can cost $500 or more. Help support our students with a gift at this level!

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