MATH 165/DS 165 – Exploratory Data Analysis in Global Contexts

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Washington and Lee University Center for International Education Spring Term Abroad Spring Term Abroad 2026 MATH 165/DS 165 – Exploratory Data Analysis in Global Contexts
Center for International Education
Four credits, FDR FM, EXP
One week on campus; three weeks in South Korea
Professors Sybil Prince Nelson
Cherry blossoms in Seoul, South Korea
This study abroad course introduces students to the principles and practice of exploratory data analysis (EDA) through immersive, real-world applications in South Korea. Students will collect, visualize, and interpret datasets reflecting cultural, social, environmental, and economic patterns unique to the Korean context. Core topics include descriptive statistics, data visualization, simulation techniques, and introductory statistical modeling. Alongside hands-on statistical work, students will engage in cultural excursions, site visits, and language study to deepen their understanding of how context shapes data collection and interpretation. This course is especially appropriate for math majors, data science minors, or students considering a data-intensive path. Prior programming experience is helpful but not required.

Program fee (paid to W&L): $6,815
Includes programming, airfare, room, a few meals (~1 lunch and ~ 2 dinners), most in-country transportation, and transportation to the airport from W&L.

Additional costs: books, most meals, cell phone, spending money, passport, and visa fees (if applicable).

For further details, please reach out to Professor Prince Nelson.

The information session for this course will take place on October 6, 2025, at 7 pm in Chavis Hall, room 105.

Center for International Education

Mark Rush

Director

Hunter Swanson

International Student Advisor

Cindy Irby

Associate Director and Study Abroad Advisor

Jillian Murphy

Assistant Director of International Education and Study Abroad Coordinator

Kristy Reed

Center for International Education Office Manager

Center for International Education

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    Ruscio Center for Global Learning
    Room 145
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    204 W. Washington St.
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    Lexington, Virginia 24450