European Cultural History Tour - Summer Program

- Multi-Country

Locations in Europe,  Various cities in each country

  Czech Republic

• Prague: 
Prague

  Switzerland

Zurich

Term: Spring, Summer 

Description: The European Cultural History Tour is a 70 day tour beginning in London and ending in Athens. The tour visits more than 20 cities in 7 countries in Europe and the Mediterranean. It is a completely unique approach to university study abroad which combines visits to major cultural and historical sites 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. Learn about the culture and history of England, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and Greece with experienced faculty while earning 12 hours of undergraduate credit in art and history. Students who want a shorter tour 35 day tour may opt for the portions from London to Munich or Zurich to Athens.

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

We will begin with an intensive orientation outside of London that will help us to create a community of culturally aware traveling scholars, the Tower of London will bring the Middle Ages to life.

Paris, one of the oldest cities in western Europe, is considered to be the art capital of the world. Guided museum visits to such places as the Gallerie Dell'Accademia and the Guggenheim Collection in Venice, the Uffizi and the Accademia with its "David" in Florence, the Vatican Museum and the Borghese Gallery in Rome, the Archaeological Museum in Naples, and the National Archaeological Museum in Athens are an integral part of the prgram. On-site lectures at San Marco in Venice, the Piazza della Signoria in Florence, the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, St. Peter's Cathedral, ancient Pompeii, the Acropolis in Athens, ancient Olympia and Mycenae, and the Palace of Knossos in Crete bring history to life. Scenic boat trips from Italy to Greece, and from Athens to Crete are included in the program cost.

Experience a rich cultural program, while earning twelve credits in history and art relevant to the regions visited. The Cultural History Tours are in their 28th year of providing students with a big chunk of the world, and the contextual information with which to maximize their experience.

Cost in US$: $8,600

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European and World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 25

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• 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