URSA
In a world full of small distractions,
something meaningful
URSA
In a world full of small distractions,
something meaningful
Join us to learn about URSA on September 8, 2025, 6pm in 119 KAML
Explore ancient cities, pristine beaches, bustling medinas, Roman ruins, seaside towns, towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, and of course, the Saraha desert on camelback. URSA is the study abroad program you never knew existed and Morocco is a beautiful country full of surprises.
URSA is a chance to set yourself apart as one of the premiere undergraduates in the country by doing something very few students do. Instead of sitting in classes and learning set topics, URSA supports you to complete a project based on your interests. URSA is a cost-effective study abroad option that does not require substantial changes to your graduation plans, in fact it will advance your graduation progress. In Morocco, you will have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in Moroccan culture by living with a Moroccan host family and exploring the country on your own schedule.
URSA students describe the experience as “life-changing,” “the best decision I made in college,” “empowering,” “a turning point,” “my ticket anywhere,” “truly immersive,” “a second home,” and “truly eye-opening.”
If you are still reading you probably have at least a passing interest in Morocco, and who could blame you? Morocco is beautiful and diverse. Shaped by Roman, Phoenician, Berber, Arab, Jewish, Andalusian, African, and French influences, Moroccan culture is a veritable melting pot that will stir your soul. Morocco is a mélange of stark ecosystems and gorgeous landscapes, from hundreds of miles of pristine coastline on both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean to the snow-covered Atlas Mountains and the hot sands of the Sahara desert. Morocco is home to nine UNESCO World Heritage sites and a world-renowned cuisine. The landscapes, culture, cuisine, and people of Morocco will etch themselves into your mind forever.
In URSA, you will be based in the nation's capital, Rabat, a city whose roots are in Africa and branches in Europe. Rabat, located on the Atlantic coast, is filled with restaurants, shops, open-air souks (markets), ancient castles and gardens, as well as state-of-the-art research facilities at the International University of Rabat, our partner institution.