An international series of programs for persons over 50 who are interested in combining travel and learning is offered by Interhostel, developed by the University of New Hampshire. Each program lasts 2 weeks, is led by a university faculty or staff member, and is arranged in conjunction with a host college, university, or cultural institution. Participants may stay longer if they want. Interhostel offers programs consisting of cultural and intellectual activities, with field trips to museums and other centers of interest. For information, contact the University of New Hampshire, Division of Continuing Education, 11 Garrison Ave., Durham, NH 03824 (tel. 800/313-5327 or 603/862-2015; www.learn.unh.edu).
Another good source of information about courses in Norway is the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS), River Plaza, 9 W. Broad St., Stamford, CT 06902 (tel. 800/727-2437 or 203/399-5000; www.aifs.org). This organization can set up transportation and arrange for summer courses, with bed and board included.
The biggest organization dealing with higher education in Europe is the Institute of International Education (IIE), 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 (tel. 212/883-8200; www.iie.org). A few of its booklets are free; for $47, plus $6 for postage, you can buy the definitive Vacation Study Abroad. The Information Center in New York is open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 4pm. The institute is closed on major holidays.
One well-recommended clearinghouse for academic programs throughout the world is the National Registration Center for Study Abroad (NRCSA), 823 N. 2nd St., P.O. Box 1393, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (tel. 414/278-7410; www.nrcsa.com). The organization maintains language study programs throughout Europe.
