Summer European Cultural History Tour

  England

• London: 
London

Term: Spring, Summer 

Description: The European Cultural History Tours are 35- and 70-day tours. There are several options: a tour beginning in London and ending in Munich, one that begins in Zurich and ends in Athens, and a tour that combines both sections. These tours are a completely unique approach to university study abroad which combine visits to major cultural and historical sites with intense academic study of the culture and history being experienced. They are an ideal learning environment because they integrate reading and writing with direct involvement to give a richer understanding of the subject than book learning alone could possibly provide. Travel with experienced faculty and visit more than 20 destinations in England, France, Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, and Turkey while earning 6-12 hours of college credit in art and history.

Highlights: Visit London, Paris, Versailles, Chartres, Bacharach, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Munich, Zurich, Venice, Florence, Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Brindisi, Delphi, Meteora, Thessaloniki, Athens, Mycenae, Olympia, Nafplion, Crete, and Istanbul.

London:
The Tower of London will bring the Middle Ages to life, while St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey will introduce us to one of Europe's most magnificent cathedrals and one of the world's most important monuments. We will see the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace on walking tours.

The British Museum is a vast storehouse of treasures from every period of civilization; of special interest to us will be the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon in Athens and the Rosetta Stone, which provided the key to deciphering ancient Egyptian writing. The National Gallery, one of the great art collections of the world, will be a highlight of the many art museums we have visited. Included in our stay will be theater or concert performances.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 8,998

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to England in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 35

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Job and Internship Network

Eastern Michigan University's Mission Statement: Eastern Michigan University is committed to excellence in teaching, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression. Eastern Michigan University offers a variety of study abroad programs including Cultural History Tours, travel and study tours, direct exchanges, intensive language and winter break programs. Most programs are open to students from any college or university. EMU students can apply financial aid awards toward the programs. We also provide advising and information about study abroad opportunities available through other universities, work or volunteer opportunities abroad and budget travel.

Year Founded: 1849