European Odyssey
Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna, Rome, Florence, Paris and London
January 10 - April 4, 2009
INTRNTL 250 (SS);GEOG 331 (SS); INTRDSCP 350 (SS); LIB STDS 200 (HU); LIB STDS 307
Faculty-led: Dr. John Minniear, 920-233-4142
Faculty-led: Dr. Monika Hohbein-Deegen, Radford 304, 920-424-7278
Faculty-led: Dr. Heike Alberts, Halsey 312, 920-424-7109
Faculty-led: Dr. Simon Sibelman, Radford 318, 920-424-2375
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Take part in our "European Odyssey" and earn 15-16 credits in a global classroom!
Spend the spring semester of 2008 in Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna, Rome, Florence, Normandy, Paris and London.
EXPLORE historic sites, museums, galleries, concert halls,
theatres, universities and civic / community centers - in class!
GAIN a global perspective of Europe.
EARN general education credits in the
Social Sciences (SS) and Humanities (HU).
TRAVEL to other destinations on your own (optional)!
SEE...
The Faculty
Qualified and committed faculty have crafted this program to be intellectually stimulating, educationally challenging and personally enjoyable. Dr. John Minniear from the Department of Music and Liberal studies will be in residence with the student group throughout the semester. His courses focuses on culture, values and the arts. Three additional faculty will spend two weeks each in residence while teaching courses: Dr. Monika Hohbein-Deegen from the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures and International Studies will focus on the separation and reunification of Germany, Dr. Heike Alberts from the Department of Geography will focus on European geography and Dr. Simon Sibelman from the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures will focus on the Betrayal of the Western Liberal Tradition in WW II France.
All of the information included here is subject to change. Modifications may be required depending on the exigencies of the situation.
Course(s)
Course Dates
Inability or failure to attend may affect your participation, course grades and ability to receive and use financial aid. If you cannot attend, you must indicate this on your study abroad application.
Saturday, November 15 from 2:00 to 4:00 in Swart 217 (updated 10/07/08)
Required Courses (5)
International Studies 250 - (SS) (3 cr)
Betrayal of the Western Liberal Tradition in WW II France
Prerequisite: None
Dr. Simon Sibelman syllabus
Geography 331 (SS) (3 cr)
European Geography
Prerequisite: None
Dr. Heike Alberts syllabus
Interdisciplinary Studies 350 - (SS) (3 cr)
Modern Germany: From Division to Reunification
Prerequisite: None
Dr. Monika Hohbein-Deegen syllabus
Liberal Studies 200 - (HU) (3 cr)
Culture and Values
Prerequisite: None
Dr. John Minniear
Liberal Studies 307 - (3 cr)
Encountering the Arts
Prerequisite: None
Dr. John Minniear
Optional Course
International Studies 333 1 unit (cr.)
Study Tour
Prerequisites: none; syllabus
If you request enrollment in this course on the study abroad application, you will be automatically enrolled and will not be contacted about the coursework involved. Assignments for this course must be done independently. Contact the Office of International Education with questions.
Accommodation & Meals
Program participants are housed in hostels and youth hotels to keep program costs low. Faculty leaders are housed in similar accommodations nearby. All accommodation listed below is tentative.
Student Accommodation
Amsterdam ~ Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark (tentative)
4- and 6-bed dorms, each with a bathroom; box lunches are provided; near the Leidseplein and Van Baerlestraat stops on the tram; Address: Zandpad 5, 1054 GA, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Phone: 011-31-20-589-8996; Fax: 011-31-20-589-8955
Internet: wireless available from the lobby but not from the rooms; 2 hours = €4.95
Berlin ~ Jugendhotel - Berlincity (tentative)
4-bed dorms, each with a bathroom; Address: Crellestraße 22, 10827 Berlin, Germany; Phone: 011-49-30-787-02130; Fax: 011-49-30-787-02132; Email: info@jugendhotel-berlin.de.
Internet: free internet access available
Vienna - t.b.d.
Rome ~ Rome International Youth Hostel - Foro Italico Pessina (tentative)
6-bed rooms with bathrooms down the hall; Address: Ostello di Roma, Viale delle Olimpiadi, 61; Phone: 011-39-(0)6-3236267; Fax: 011-39-(0)6-3242613; Email: info@ostellodiroma.it
Internet: no access from accommodations; you will need to use internet cafes hereFlorence ~ Ostello (Hostel) Archi Rossi (tentative)
1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9-bed rooms, (some with bathrooms and some with bathrooms down the hall); Address: Ostello Archi Rossi, Via Faenza, 94r - 50123, Firenze; Phone: 011-39-55-290804; Fax: 011-39-55-2302601 Email: info@hostelarchirossi.com
Internet: Free internet accessParis ~ BVJ Louvre
Located in the neighborhood of the Louvre Museum, the Royal Palace and the Garden of Halles; Address: 20, rue J.J. Rosseau, 75001 Paris; Phone: 011-1-53-00-9090; Fax: 011-1-53-00-9091; Email: bvj@wanadoo.fr
Internet: 10 min = 1 Euro (there are a lot of Internet cafes in the area)Normandy ~ Bayeux Family Home
Address: 39, rue Générale de Dais - F - 14400 Bayeux, Normandie, France;
Phone: 011-33-2-31-92-15-22; Fax: 011-33-2-31-92-55-72London ~ Globetrotter Inns (tentative)
4, 6 or 8 person rooms, all non smoking. Each bunk has a personal reading light, privacy curtain and fresh clean linen when you check in. Close to Victoria Station and all central London's best attractions; nearest tube station is Stamford Brook (District Line).turn left out of the station and then next right onto Ravenscourt Gardens, 150 metres on the left
Address: Globetrotter Inns, London Ashlar Court Ravenscourt Gardens W6 0TU London; Phone: 011 44 208 746 3112; Fax: 011 44 208 748 9912; Email: london@globetrotterinns.com
Internet: computers available, charges may applyFaculty Accommodation
Amsterdam ~ Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark (tentative)
4- and 6-bed dorms, each with a bathroom; box lunches are provided; near the Leidseplein and Van Baerlestraat stops on the tram; Address: Zandpad 5, 1054 GA, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Phone: 011-31-20-589-8996; Fax: 011-31-20-589-8955
Internet: wireless available from the lobby but not from the rooms; 2 hours = €4.95Berlin ~ Hotel Pension Delta Belziger Straße 1 10823 Berlin; Phone: 011-49-30-78-09-64-80; Fax 011-49-30-78-09-64-89; Email: pension@cca-hotels.de (tentative)
Vienna - t.b.d.
Rome ~ Rome International Youth Hostel - Foro Italico Pessina (tentative)
6-bed rooms with bathrooms down the hall; Address: Ostello di Roma, Viale delle Olimpiadi, 61; Phone: 011-39-(0)6-3236267; Fax: 011-39-(0)6-3242613; Email: info@ostellodiroma.it
Internet: no access from accommodations; you will need to use internet cafes hereFlorence ~ Hotel Medici
Address: Ostello Archi Rossi, Via Faenza, 94r - 50123, Firenze; Phone: 011-39-55-290804; Fax: 011-39-55-2302601 Email: info@hostelarchirossi.com
Internet: Free internet accessParis ~ Hotel Saint Roch
Address: 25, rue Saint-Roch, 75001 Paris, France; Phone: 011-33-1-42-60-17-91; Fax: 011-33-1-42-61-34-06); hotelsaintrochparis@orange.frNormandy ~ Bayeux Family Home
Address: 39, rue Générale de Dais - F - 14400 Bayeux, Normandie, France;
Phone: 011-33-2-31-92-15-22; Fax: 011-33-2-31-92-55-72London ~ Globetrotter Inns (tentative)
4, 6 or 8 person rooms, all non smoking. Each bunk has a personal reading light, privacy curtain and fresh clean linen when you check in. Close to Victoria Station and all central London's best attractions; nearest tube station is Stamford Brook (District Line).turn left out of the station and then next right onto Ravenscourt Gardens, 150 metres on the left
Address: Globetrotter Inns, London Ashlar Court Ravenscourt Gardens W6 0TU London; Phone: 011 44 208 746 3112; Fax: 011 44 208 748 9912; Email: london@globetrotterinns.com
Internet: computers available, charges may apply
Schedule
The following program itinerary for spring 2009 is preliminary; changes will be made as planning progresses.
| January 10 or 11 |
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| January 11-20 |
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| January 20-25 |
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| January 25 - February 7 |
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| February 7 - 21 |
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| February 21 - March 7 |
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| March 7 - 14 |
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| March 15 - 28 |
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| March 28 - April 4 |
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| April 4 |
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*Students will have the option to return to the U.S.A. with the group, or they can remain in Europe and travel on their own
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh reserves the right to make changes to itineraries, travel arrangements, hotels, excursions, activities or other arrangements made necessary by factors beyond its control. On certain dates when some attractions or activities may not be available, UW Oshkosh reserves the right to substitute alternate attractions or activities.
Flight
Luggage Limits
Restrictions on carry-on baggage: United Airlines
Restrictions on checked and excess baggage: United Airlines
NOTE: You will also be on one or more flights within continental Europe. European carriers allow for far less baggage than American carriers do. You must check the carry-on and checked baggage limits for EACH airline.
Depart UW Oshkosh
Long-term parking is allowed on campus in parking lot 6 with a valid UW Oshkosh parking permit. Participants may park on campus for the duration of their study abroad experience, except for semester-long programs.
Meeting Date & Time: Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 12:45
Departure Time: 13:00
Departure Location: Parking Lot 6
Flight
We are happy to announce that you can now book your group airline ticket directly on-line with Student Universe, while still remaining on the group flight!
Please go to http://www.studentuniverse.com/study/uwosh#Germany
- scroll down to the "Germany" section
- click on "European Odyssey"
Here, you will find your flight information, and can enter payment information to book your airline ticket now. As you will see, the fuel charge is only an estimate until you finalize your airline ticket. As fuel costs usually only go up, I encourage you to finalize your airline ticket soon, so you can lock in a price.
If you would like to schedule a flight deviation, please contact Karli Stukenberg at stukenbk@uwosh.edu.
The OIE has paid the $100 deposit and will be charging that to your student account with your other program fees.
Return to UW Oshkosh
Estimated date & time: Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 22:00
Return Location: Parking Lot 6
Fees
The more who sign up for this program, the lower the cost per participant will be. You can help lower your cost to study abroad by recruiting friends and classmates to join you in this experience!
| Program Fee Estimate | |
$9,830° |
based on a minimum of 20 students + air (see estimate below) |
| Expenses in U.S. Dollars | |
$100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$930 |
Airfare |
varies |
Immunizations |
-$50 |
Refund to eligible participants |
$1080 |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) |
| Expenses in Foreign Currency (European Euro = €) | |
€1,100 |
Meals (ABSOLUTE MINIMUM; some spent as much as €1,500) |
€0 |
Local Transportation (Included in Program Fee where walking isn't feasible) |
€485 |
Personal Spending Money (€225 - €745) |
€1,585 |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$2,428 |
Total in U.S. Dollars as of 08/07/08 (today's rate of exchange) |
$13,338 |
Total Estimated Expenses |
°Indicates the expense will appear on your UW Oshkosh student account.
Program fees cover course-related expenses (no tuition is assessed); airfare from Chicago O'Hare; transportation between UW Oshkosh and O'Hare by school bus; accommodations as listed on the finalized itinerary; breakfasts (except in Berlin); tours/visits (including transportation and entrance fees) listed on the finalized itinerary; pre-travel orientation; and international health insurance. The program itinerary may be tentative and will not be finalized until approximately two weeks before departure.
Program fees do not cover items not specifically mentioned above such as trip cancellation and baggage insurance; passports; immunizations; all lunches & dinners and all meals while in Berlin; meals while on field trips; all other food and beverages not listed above; local transportation costs not associated with the itinerary; and all expenses of a purely personal nature. Estimates for some of these expenses have been included. Fees for a single room are available upon request.
Estimates found here are based on the group rate for services and travel dates as well as current exchange rates, where applicable. Changes to this plan or a large exchange rate fluctuation may cause adjustments to the final cost.
Apply
All applicants must have completed a minimum of 15 credits by the program start date.
Apply early enough to interview after submitting a completed application to the OIE but before the deadline.
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| Two Recommendations Request recommendations from two university professors or from one professor and one professional person with whom you work. You may not request a recommendation from any of the faculty involved in leading or teaching for the European Odyssey, as they are already involved in the selection process. |
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Resources
Office of International Education Orientation Materials
Emergency Contact (during program dates)
In a life and death emergency ABROAD
U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center: 1 (202) 647-5225
The Department of State will relay messages to the Embassy in the country in which program participants are traveling. Embassy personnel will try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
Use the phone/fax information given to you by your student or, if your student is staying in a hotel, use the hotel contact information listed on the web page for your student's program.
The Office of International Education cannot give out homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we would be happy to try to contact your student for you in an emergency.
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh during office hours (7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F)
- Office of International Education Phone: 1 (920) 424-0775
- Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
- Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
- Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
- Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
- Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
- Becky Triatik : Front Line Advisor - triatikr@uwosh.edu
- Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
- Karlin Stukenberg: Program Manager - stukenbk@uwosh.edu
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh outside of normal office hours
University Police: 1 (920) 424-1216
To reach local contacts associated with our program ABROAD
Faculty directors can be reached using the contact information for faculty accommodation.
Time Zone Differences
the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Germany, France and England
This page was last updated on: November 24, 2008