Essence of Europe
This program is intended for all majors to experience historical social issues first hand through the exploration of Europe.
- Snapshot
- Academics
- Location
- Housing
- Cost and Dates
- Program Contacts
Snapshot
Program Details
- Program Type: Faculty Led
- Program Sponsor: Department of History
Qualifications
- GPA: 2.00 or higher
- Major: Open to all majors and minors
- Class Standing: Undergraduate
- Participants must meet the standard eligibility and program specific requirements
Included Excursions
- Program includes tours of numerous historic sites in places such as London, Normandy, Paris, Munich, Venice, and Rome.
Academics
Students will earn 3 credits while participating in this program.
Students can earn credit for one of the following courses:
IDS 133A27
(General Education - Humanities/HU)
History 285:
Study Abroad in History
During this trip, students will be exposed to:
- Many sites of historical and cultural importance throughout Europe
- Cultural activities in six countries
- Explore London, Normandy, Paris, Lucerne, Munich, Salzburg, Venice, Cinque Terre, and Rome.
The program will also include tours of concentration camps and major historical sites.
Please note: Students will be required to complete online course work.
Location
This program is a traveling experience with stops in London, Normandy, Paris, Lucerne, Munich, Salzburg, Venice, Cinque Terre, and Rome.
The Program
- Program Enrollment information & Itinerary
- Students will have guided tours of London, the beaches at Normandy, Paris, Lucerne, Neuschwanstein Castle, Venice, and ancient Rome.
- Students will visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site.
- The program will also include visits to museums, palaces, prisons, local businesses and other historical sites
- Program fee includes:
- Round-trip and on-the-ground transportation (airfare to and from Europe, any traveling between locations)
- Hotels, daily breakfast, and some dinners
- Full-time Tour Director
- Daily activities, tours, and entrances to attractions
Housing
Students will be housed in a hotel for the duration of their study tour.
Additional Information will be provided by the Faculty Director at a later date.
Cost and Dates
Academic Calendar
- Summer: Early June - Late June
Official program dates are listed on the estimated budget below.
Estimated Budget
- Summer
- Note: Budget is based on 20 participants. Program fee may fluctuate depending on the final number of participants.
To see how this program compares, view the Illinois State budget.
Scholarships
Visit the scholarship page for additional funding opportunities.
Program Contacts
Faculty Director
Dr. Richard Hughes
rhughes@ilstu.edu
(309) 438-5424
Study Abroad Advisor
Lisa DeMilio
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