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\nEastern Washington University\u2019s Biology Department is offering a 2-week field expedition to the Caribbean island of Montserrat<\/strong> in January 2026. Students will have the opportunity to earn\u202fa range of credits for the Winter Quarter, depending on the course(s) selected.<\/p>\n\n
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Eastern Washington University\u2019s English, History, and Psychology Departments are offering a 15-day excursion to London and Paris in March 2025. Students will have the opportunity to earn three to six <\/strong>credits for Winter Quarter, depending on the course(s) selected.<\/p>\n\n
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\nFinal payment deadline: June 22, \u00a02026 <\/strong>(first day of Summer Quarter)<\/p>\n\n