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Travel Course<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cohen Institute sponsors a travel course to Washington D.C. each year during May Term in partnership with Leadership Studies and Political Science. This year\u2019s program will run from <strong>May 17\u201323, 2026<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course offers an immersive experience to develop hands-on, advanced leadership skills for the 21st century\u2014a time of dramatic, unpredictable change. We take advantage of the unique opportunities available in the nation\u2019s capital to meet and learn from notable leaders in fields such as government, the military, business, non-profit organizations, athletics, education, and the arts. This course includes a number of site visits to many of the most compelling attractions in Washington DC, as well as some other important sites that are less well known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>In order to make this opportunity available to as many students as possible, lodging, onsite expenses, and most meals in DC will be provided by a generous grant from the Cohen Institute.&nbsp;We also have a limited number of scholarships available to help defray travel expenses to\/from DC for students with&nbsp;financial need via the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/cohen\/mary-berry-gerwin-scholarship-fund\/\">Mary Berry Gerwin Scholarship Fund<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specific events, guest speakers, and course details change from year to year. A past syllabus is available upon request.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are selected for the course through an application process that is held each spring semester. 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