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Spring Break
Spring Break
2026
2026
FACULTY LEADERS:
FACULTY LEADERS:
Dr. Andrew Baird: andrew.baird@cnu.edu or 757-594-7872
Dr. Steven Keener: steven.keener@cnu.edu
PROGRAM LOCATIONS:
PROGRAM LOCATIONS:
Trondheim, Norway
Tentative Program Dates: February 27 - March 8, 2026
Tentative Program Dates: February 27 - March 8, 2026
SOCL 395L or SOCL 314L for 1 credit
SOCL 395L or SOCL 314L for 1 credit
No Pre-requisite Required for SOCL 395L.
Pre- or Co-requisite for SOCL 314L is SOCL 314.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Earn credit efficiently: This program replaces the semester-long SOCL314L lab course by condensing a full credit hour into a single Spring Break, freeing up your schedule during the rest of the semester. Students who do not need SOCL 314L, can take SOCL 395 for 1 credit as an elective.
Immerse yourself in nature: Just a 21-minute tram ride from our downtown housing, Bymarka Park offers 31 square miles of forested, mountainous terrain and a 124-mile trail network—ideal for hiking, cross country skiing, or snowshoeing. Or kayak the mouth of the Nidelva River at Trondheim Fjord.
Explore a walkable city: Trondheim’s pedestrian-friendly center features the Midtbyrunden trail, riverside parks, thrift shops, historic landmarks like Nidaros Cathedral, and plenty of artisan coffee and baked goods along the way.
Enjoy a safe, English-friendly destination: Norway boasts over 90% English proficiency and outperforms the U.S. in all OECD public safety metrics.
Engage with local education: Visit a public school in Trondheim and observe and participate in physical education classes for a firsthand look at Norwegian schooling in action
Education, Culture, and Society: A Study of Friluftsliv in Norway is a 1 credit sociology lab taken over spring break. This program allows students to experience the Norwegian unique cultural ethos concerning the natural world and its relationship firsthand. This course will be based in the city of Trondheim, with classroom space and the expertise of a local kinesiologist provided by The Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Students will directly engage in the activities associated with Norwegian national physical education standards in natural contexts in and around the city of Trondheim.
What is Included:
What is Included:
International airfare, accommodations, ground transportation, international health insurance, and group activities.
What is NOT Included:
What is NOT Included:
Travel insurance, most meals, and personal expenses.
**Passport Requirement**
**Passport Requirement**
Deadline: December 1, 2025
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 August 1, 2026, you would need to renew your passport to travel in spring 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.
Application &
Application &
Enrollment Forms Deadline:
Enrollment Forms Deadline:
October 31*
October 31*
*Program may fill prior to deadline due to a rolling admission process.
*Program may fill prior to deadline due to a rolling admission process.
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