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  • Educational Leadership

    Germany and France

    International symposium at the European Study Center (ESC) Strasbourg, France

“This program has enhanced my understanding of my flaws, strengths, and values. I feel more confident in my sense of self and have the tools to be an international leader”

Jonah Harris, B.A. Political Science Student, Intercultural Leadership Program

  • Academic Field(s)

    Education, Leadership, Sociology, Psychology

  • Destinations

    Strasbourg and Frankfurt

  • Duration

    13 days

  • Accommodation

    2 or 3-star hotels in Strasbourg and Frankfurt

This course will enable students to examine the historical, philosophical, and leadership-oriented roots of western higher education. Students will examine the infrastructure and progressive evolution of higher education from medieval universities, to civic-oriented institutions, to open-access mass systems. In this cross-disciplinary program, students will deconstruct the context and infrastructure to discover how leadership has shaped higher education and how education has shaped today’s leaders.

  • DAY 1

    • Overnight flight to Frankfurt, Germany (group flight can be booked separately)

  • DAY 2-3: FRANKFURT

    • Orientation session by your on-site CEPA coordinator
    • Welcome dinner at a German restaurant
    • Guided tour of the German Albert Schweitzer Museum to learn about the life and work of one of the world’s great philanthropists
    • Visit to the Albert Schweitzer School to learn about how they integrate Schweitzerian philosophies and concepts into their educational strategy

  • DAY 4-6: STRASBOURG

    • Orientation with your on-site coordinator in Strasbourg
    • Guided boat tour of the Ill river. This trip will take you past the gothic churches, historic bridges, and other cultural landmarks in Strasbourg and Petit France
    • Admission to the Musée Historique where you will learn about the unique ethnographic and cultural history of the region, including its economic legacy, and significance in the Franco-German relationship
    • Visit to the French Albert Schweitzer Museum to gain a comparative perpective of his theories in leadership and education

  • DAY 7: ALSACE - ROUTE DU VIN

    • Guided bus tour of Alsace’s famous wine route (“Route du Vin”) including lunch in an Alsacian village
    • Guided tour of Haut Königsbourg castle
    • Guided tour of the former concentration camp Struthof

  • DAY 8-13: STRASBOURG

    • Institutional visit to the European Parliament to learn about international leadership in politics and policy
    • Institutional visit to the Council of Europe to learn about its history, foundation, and current leadership in protecting human rights, promoting democracy and transparency
    • Yoga and Leadership seminar to learn about how yoga and non-traditional practices can enhance your leadership and listening skills
    • Visit to a local institution of higher education that focuses on practical training for individuals looking to enter the field of education, including teaching, events and group management, and occupational training
    • Farewell dinner at a traditional Winstub

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