Medieval Europe Study Tour

Medieval Europe Study Tour

Multi-city, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria

Academics

Special Application Instructions

Housing, Excursions, and Budget

Student Testimonials

Program Facts

Program Type: UA Faculty-led

Credit Type: UA Direct Credit

Level of Study: Undergraduate

GPA: 2.5

Class Eligibility: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students

Language of Instruction: English

Explore Medieval Europe Study Tour

Multi-city, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria

Summer 2023 Dates: May 19 - June 8 | Please do not purchase plane tickets until you have received instructions from Study Abroad.

UArizona Distinguished Professor Albrecht Classen, an expert in Medieval Studies and the Renaissance, leads this exciting and educational tour through Europe, taking students to sites which reflect the structural, social, cultural, and political impact of the Middle Ages on the European continent.

Participants from all academic disciplines are welcome!

The diverse backgrounds of each student add unique perspectives and rich educational opportunities to the Medieval Europe Study Tour, which is a wonderful fit for students who are interested in the Middle Ages, are keen to walk and hike all over Europe, and are excited to be team player travelers.

Academics

Participants earn 6 units for GER 392 Directed Research.

Textbook:

Medieval Answers to Modern Problems, ed. Albrecht Classen (San Diego: Cognella, 2012)

To purchase your textbook, please follow the instructions below:

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Easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through the rest of the ordering process. Payment can be made by all major credit cards or with an electronic check.

Faculty:

UArizona Distinguished Professor Albrecht Classen, an expert in Medieval Studies and the Renaissance (aclassen@arizona.edu).
Dr. Classen has achieved numerous professional distinctions and teaching awards, has numerous publications in his field, and is a leading scholar in North America and abroad. He is a fun-loving person, enjoys volleyball and cycling, and has yet to meet a student who could exhaust him on any of the program excursions.

Program Assignments and Expectations:

Students should be ready to:

Actively participate in class and the excursions
Keep an intensive journal
Reflect on course readings and site visits, as well as write critically about them
Make important connections between their learning in the program and the curriculum in their majors
Stay on the go -- this program includes rigorous walking and hiking

Scholarships:

Arizona International scholarships:

Arizona International Study Abroad Scholarships
Study Abroad Scholarship Tracker

Departmental scholarships:

Ask your academic advisor about scholarships, awards, and grants offered through your department!
College of Humanities Scholarships
SILLC Global Award Fund
Department of German Studies scholarships
Honors College study abroad scholarships

External scholarships:

Gilman Scholarship (for Pell Grant recipients)
Fund for Education Abroad
DAAD scholarships

Special Application Instructions

Interview:
Professor Classen will interview all program applicants. Non-UArizona students may interview by telephone.

Application Deadline:

Priority Deadline: January 25

Applications will be accepted until February 25 if there is still room in the program.

Housing, Excursions, and Budget

Housing:

Students will stay in 3-star hotel rooms (double or triple occupancy) with single beds. Rooms will have private bathrooms. Laundry services may be available, but will be at the students' expense.

Excursions:

The program will primarily use tour bus transportation, which will allow maximum comfort and mobility for the program participants. All tour buses will have AC and reclining seats.

Tentative itinerary for 2023:

Spain: Barcelona, Girona, Ripoll
France: Arles, Aigues-Mortes, Avignon, Nîmes
Italy: Asti
Switzerland: Bellinzona, St. Gall
Germany: Konstanz, Meersburg, Nuremberg
Austria: Bregenz

Program Price Includes:

Tuition for 6 units of UA direct credit
Hotel stays
Bus and rail transportation between cities and airport transportation on either end of the trip
Entrance fees for excursions
Daily breakfast
Welcome dinner

Student Testimonials

“This was a life changing experience.”

“Dr. Classen was a fantastic teacher who worked incredibly hard to make sure everyone understood what the connections were and why we went to the places we did.”

“Classen’s level of enthusiasm and knowledge is truly inspiring. I learned so much from him on this tour.”

“Best class I’ve taken.”

“Most passionate professor I’ve ever had.”

“I feel I have grown so much as a person through this class. Dr. Classen loves his field and it inspires me to love the Middle Ages as well.”

“What can I say about this class that is critical? This trip was not long enough. I feel as though my appetite has only been fed a crumb, my thirst hardly quenched. . . . I am forever grateful for this trip and I know it will leave an imprint on my heart for the rest of my life.”

Links of Interest

Dr. Classen's homepage
Dr. Classen's MEST page
Article about the Medieval Europe Study Tour in UANews
MEST Student Testimonials
- Student Testimonials - video

Dates, Deadlines & Budgets

Term: Summer

Application Deadline: February 25

Start Date: mid-May

End Date: mid-June

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Medieval Europe Study Tour

Program Facts

Explore Medieval Europe Study Tour

Academics

Special Application Instructions

Housing, Excursions, and Budget

Student Testimonials

Links of Interest

Dates, Deadlines & Budgets

Tell Me More

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