Studying Abroad: How to Make the Most of Your Summer
For many students, summer is a time in which you want to relax and have fun without having to worry about the stress that comes with school. Once you graduate and your career begins, you will probably never have another “Summer Break” to do something amazing and enriching. Now is the time to start thinking about how to make the most of your next summer break. If you have nothing out of the ordinary or exciting planned for next summer, consider studying abroad. RWC knows how unique and enlightening a trip abroad can be for students. Experiencing a different culture and gaining an understanding a different way of life can have a lifelong effect on a person who has never traveled outside of the U.S. Because of this, RWC works to provide students with an organized, safe, fun, and educational trip to different locations each summer. This summer, RWC is organizing three different groups to go abroad and all students, staff and faculty can be a part of any of these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
British Study Abroad Program:
Trip Start and End: June 14- July 9 2009
Application Deadline: Feb 2 2009
Estimated Costs: $3500
Contact Person: Michael Roos, michael.roos@uc.edu
Course Descriptions:
Literature and Landscape:
– Explore the famous Harlaxton Manor and participate in analysis and discussions about several pieces of literature and how they relate to the setting of the course. The texts covered include those of Lord Byron, the Bronte sisters, Aurthur Conan Doyle, and the Robin Hood Stories.
Landscape Watercolor Painting:
-Participate in a foundations course that include subjects such as painting preparation, media, and techniques, and will focus on Romantic Landscapes. This group will visit several art museums and will also involve discussion of art history
China Study Abroad
Trip Start and End: June 14- June 28 2009
Application Deadline: Feb 2 2009
Estimated Costs: $3500
Contact Person: Sharong Huang, sarong.huang@uc.edu
Course Description:
Chinese Culture and Civilization
-Learn about Chinese culture and civilization through a series of lectures, visits, and seminars. This group will travel to three main Chinese cities- Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai.
Costa Rica Study Abroad
Trip Start and End: June 14- July 3, 2009
Application Deadline: Feb 2 2009
Estimated Costs: $2300
Contact Person: Angie Woods, angie.woods@uc.edu
Course Description:
Latin American Culture
-Study at the Intercultural Language Institute and participate in homestay to learn all about the culture of Costa Rica. When you’re not studying, your RWC group will take trips to various places of interest.
If you would like to sign up for one of these trips, or if you would like to have more information, contact the individual listed with the program of interest, or contact Michael Roos at michaelroos@uc.edu