Tentative Program Dates: May 11 - May 30, 2026

This will be offered in May 2026 as part of CNU's Study Abroad program. We will visit cities in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany to examine the relationship of cultural norms and institutions to attitudes, beliefs, and behavior regarding alcohol. The course will be open to students of all majors and fulfills one of the Psychology Major's 300-level electives. The students in this course will examine alcohol consumption at the cultural, psychological, and biological levels. The environmental/cultural level of analysis will examine the role of social and group processes, family, religion, and culture on alcohol- related cognitions, behavior, and outcomes. The psychological level of analysis will examine individual-level cognitive and decision-making processes regarding use of alcohol, learning experiences, and the impact of alcohol on behavior and mental processes. The biological level of analysis will include an examination of the effects of alcohol on the central nervous system, physical and mental health outcomes, and the physiology of taste perception. We will also examine the role of culture and genetics in the psychology of taste perception, prevention and treatment of alcohol use disorders, and examine how consumer psychology and marketing relate to attitudes toward alcohol use.

What is Included:

Accommodations, ground transportation, international health insurance, and group activities. Includes breakfast and one group dinner in each country. 

What is NOT Included:

Airfare, tuition (3 credits), travel insurance, most meals, and personal expenses. 

Students are responsible for purchasing their international airfare to and from the program destination(s). Students should not purchase their flight until receiving specific instructions from the faculty leaders after December 1.

 **Passport Requirement** 

Deadline: December 1, 2025

Student with a Valid Passport: 

Students who have a current passport will need to upload an image of their passport by December 1, 2025 to their enrollment forms.

Student without a Valid Passport

Apply for or renew your passport immediately. After November 1, students must pay to expedite the application process. Do not delay beginning this process.

Application & Renewal Website: 

The routine processing time is currently up to 6 weeks and expedited services is up to 3 weeks. These processing times are subject to change and can lengthen significantly. We highly recommend applying for or renewing your passport as soon as possible. Most countries require at least 6 months remaining time on your passport expiration from your intended date of departure. Example: If your passport expires December 1, 2026, you would need to renew your passport to travel in the summer 2026. 

**Preparing for Travel** 

Travel and Entry Requirements: U.S. State Department Website: 

Each country has established entry requirements and travel restrictions set for foreign visitors and their citizens. Any country can change their regulations at any time. We encourage all students and their families to review details about the country or countries you plan to travel to and to continue monitoring the information leading up to your departure. 

U.S. State Department Website: Belgium

U.S. State Department Website: Germany

U.S. State Department Website: The Netherlands