European Cultural History Tour - Western Europe

  Austria

• Salzburg: 
Salzburg
• Vienna: 
Vienna

Term: Spring, Summer 

Description: The Western European Cultural History Tour (WECHT) is a completely unique approach to university study abroad. It combines a thorough tour of major cultural and historical sites throughout Europe and the Mediterranean with intense academic study of the culture and history being experienced. It's an ideal learning environment because it integrates reading and writing with direct involvement to give a richer understanding of the subject than book learning alone could possibly provide. The Western European Cultural History Tour is a 35 day program traveling from London to Munich. Six credit hours available.

Highlights: England, France, Germany, Czech Republic and Austria: London, Paris, Bacharach, Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Munich.

Vienna:
In this wonderful city, the old imperial capital of the Habsburg Monarchy, we will have an opportunity to attend a major musical event, such as an opera at the Vienna State Opera, an operetta at the Volksoper, a symphonic concert at the Musikverein Saal or a Strauss concert.

A Visit is planned, led by our art professor, to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, which houses one of the finest art collections in the world. We will see there an entire room dedicated to Bruegel, and Vermeer's "Allegory of Painting".On our short visit to the Naturhistorisches Museum we will see the "Venus of Willendorf," perhaps the oldest work of art in the world. We will visit the Belvedere Palace, the former residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy, and its art gallery, a showcase for Vienna's Secession movement with works by Klimt, Schiele and Kokoschka.

Our history professor may take us on a visit of the gardens of Schoenbrunn Palace, the Habsburgs' summer residence, where Emperor Franz Joseph ruled over the vast lands of the Habsburg Monarchy for 68 years, or the Hofburg, the imperial residences, and the Schatzkammer, the imperial treasury, which contains the crown of the Holy Roman Emperors.

Cost in US$: 4350

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Austria in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 25

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• 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