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Language, Culture, History, and Business

cepa-abroad — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:53:54 +0000

Language, Culture, History, and Business
Germany

“I felt very safe in Germany during the whole program. I loved being able to experience so many different aspects of Germany and this trip has truly helped me grow globally and personally. I feel very grateful for this experience”

CEPA Study Abroad Alumnus, Arizona State University

Academic Field(s)
History
Destinations
Berlin, Dresden, Heidelberg, and Frankfurt

Duration
22 days
Accommodation
youth hotel in Berlin and 2-star hotels in Dresden, Heidelberg, and Frankfurt

“To understand a culture, learn its language” is the motto of this study abroad program. While at the Goethe-Institut in Berlin, students can successfully enhance their German skills for their studies and future career. During the planned excursions, as well as during their free time, students will soon discover that Germany is a country with many unique characteristics. It is full of history and tradition, but at the same time, known for innovation and technology.

DAY 1
- Overnight flight to Berlin, Germany (group flight can be booked separately)
DAY 2: BERLIN
Stay 14 nights at a youth hotel in Berlin
- Arrival at Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL)
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Berlin
- Welcome dinner at a German restaurant
DAY 3-7: BERLIN
- German language training at the Goethe-Institut
- Special cultural and leisure activities designed to complement the course
DAY 8: POTSDAM
- Guided tour of the Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam and afterwards free time to explore its beautiful gardens
- Guided walking tour of Potsdam’s Dutch Quarter
DAY 9: DESSAU - LUTHERSTADT WITTENBERG
- Guided tour of the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation, a center of research, teaching, and experimental design
- Guided tour of the Luther’s House, a museum on the Reformation and Luther’s life

DAY 10-15: BERLIN
- German language training at the Goethe-Institut
- Special cultural and leisure activities designed to complement the course
- Free day to explore the city
DAY 16-18: MEISSEN - DRESDEN
Stay 3 nights at a 2-star hotel in Dresden
- Guided tour of the Meissen Porcelain manufacturer, where the first German white porcelain was produced in 1708
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Steamboat tour on the Elbe River to get a first impression of Dresden, the capital of Saxony
- Guided tour of the palatial complex Dresdner Zwinger and its “Old Masters Picture Gallery”
- Audio-guided tour of the rebuilt Frauenkirche, which was destroyed in the firebombing of Dresden during World War II
- Visit Volkswagen’s Gläserne Manufaktur (Transparent Factory)
- Free time to explore the city

DAY 19-20: NUREMBERG - HEIDELBERG
Stay 2 nights at a 2-star hotel in Heidelberg
- Guided tour of the Memorium Nürnberger Prozesse to learn about the Nuremberg trials after World War II
- Free time to explore Nuremberg
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Heidelberg and admission to the famous Heidelberg Castle
- Free time to explore the city
DAY 21-22: FRANKFURT
Stay 1 night at a 2-star hotel in Frankfurt
- Visit a company in the Rhine-Neckar Triangle to learn about its operations and productions
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Visit the German Bundesbank in Frankfurt and its money museum
- Farewell dinner at a German restaurant
- Departure from Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

What’s included in this sample itinerary:
Academic and professional excursions with special presentations • cultural excursions and field trips with local, bilingual guides • entrance fees and reservations • accommodation in a youth hotel and 2-star hotels (twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) • daily breakfast • welcome and farewell dinner • German language training (A2-B1) and course material • local transportation by private bus as needed • public transportation passes in Berlin (zone AB), Potsdam (zone C on day 8 only), Dresden, and Heidelberg (day 20 only) • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

Program fee starting at € 2,940 per participant based on a group size of 20

Program fee starting at € 3,190 per participant based on a group size of 15
All program fees are calculated to include participation of one accompanying faculty or group leader.
Prices are based on a minimum number of 15 or 20 paying participants.
The actual quote for a tailored program will vary depending on different factors, for example: the actual program dates, the final participant number, the duration of the program, the visits and excursions included, as well as varying exchange rates

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Iceland’s Way from a Settlement to a Nation

cepa-abroad — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 11:28:23 +0000

Language, Culture, History, and Business
Germany

Academic Field(s)
History
Destinations
Reykjavík

Duration
10 days
Accommodation
2-star hotel in Reykjavík

During this interdisciplinary program, you will explore Iceland’s rich and unique history and culture. Due to its geographic location, the Icelandic culture, language, and nature have not lost any of their charm over the centuries. Today, Iceland is well known for its mixture of tradition, modernism, its rough climate, and warm-hearted people. Explore Iceland’s unique development from a settlement to a nation.

DAY 1
- Overnight flight to Reykjavík, Iceland (group flight can be booked separately)
DAY 2-3: REYKJAVÍK
Stay 8 nights at a 2-star hotel in Reykjavík
- Arrival at Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Reykjavík, during which you will see prominent sights of the city such as the Harpa Music Hall or the Lækjartorg
- Welcome dinner at an Icelandic restaurant
- Admission to the Settlement Exhibition – Reykjavik 871± 2, which focuses on the history of the first Vikings that came to stay in Iceland. A special remark is that the complex is built around ruins of a Viking longhouse.
- Visit the Culture House. The exhibitions feature different objects, reaching from thousand-year-old treasures to the latest in Icelandic art.
- Guided tour of the National Museum of Iceland to explore the permanent exhibition “Making of a Nation”, which will give you a complete insight into Iceland’s history
DAY 4: GOLDEN CIRCLE REGION
- Guided bus tour of the Golden Circle, which is one of Iceland’s most popular routes. Discover Iceland’s highlights, such as the famous Geysir and Strokkur in the Haukadalur valley, the Þingvellir National Park, or the Gullfoss waterfall. Your bus tour will include a stop at the Friðheimar Greenhouse for lunch.

DAY 5-7: REYKJAVÍK
- Free day to explore the capital of Iceland further at your own pace
- Guided tour of the Icelandic Ocean Cluster to learn about the Icelandic seafood industry, its high-end food processing structures, and to get an introduction into Iceland’s ocean cluster
- Audio-guided tour of the National Maritime Museum of Iceland. Seven exhibitions give insight into the maritime history from the early Viking settlements to the late 20^th century and the economic importance it still has today.
- Admission to the Hallgrímskirkja, which is Iceland’s tallest and most famous church. Its unique architecture is inspired by the fascinating shapes that occur when lava cools into rock. Your admission will also include access to the tower top.
- Guided tour of the Harpa Music Hall, which is one of Reykjavík’s most prominent landmarks. Learn about the exciting history of this site, beginning with the financial crisis in 2008.
DAY 8: REYKJANES REGION
- Guided bus tour of the Reykjanes UNESCO Geopark, during which you will visit the ON Geothermal Energy Exhibition. Additionally, you will see the geothermal areas in Krýsuvík as well as the dramatic coastlines on the Southern coast of Iceland.
DAY 9-10: REYKJAVÍK
- Admission to Perlan, which is situated on top of a hill on the edge of Reykjavík. The museum displays several exhibitions on the different biotopes that are present in Iceland and also features a walkable ice cave.
- Enjoy a free afternoon in Reykjavík
- Farewell dinner at an Icelandic restaurant
- Departure from Keflavík International Airport (KEF)

What’s included in this sample itinerary:
Academic and professional excursions with special presentations • cultural excursions and field trips with local, bilingual guides • entrance fees and reservations • accommodation in a 2-star hotel (twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) • daily breakfast • welcome and farewell dinner • 1 additional group lunch • local transportation by private bus as needed • public transportation passes in Reykjavík • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation session • time to study, instruct, and explore

Program fees and pricing

The program fee is based on a minimum number of paying participants, usually 12 paying participants.
The expenses for one accompanying faculty leader are calculated into each participant’s fee.
The custom quote will be based on different factors, for example: the program dates, the final participant number and number of accompanying faculty leaders, the duration of the program, the visits and excursions included, the type of accommodation, how many meals are included, etc.

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The Diverse Cultures of Spain

cepa-abroad — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 07:07:37 +0000

The Diverse Cultures of Spain
Spain

Academic Field(s)
Arts and Sciences
Destinations
Barcelona, Zaragoza, San Sebastian, Bilbao, and Madrid

Duration
17 days
Accommodation
3-star hotels in Barcelona, Zaragoza, San Sebastian, Bilbao, and Madrid

The exploration of Spain’s regional differences starts in Catalonia, which has its own language, strong regional identity, and strives for independence from Spain, similar to the Basque region. The diversity of Spain becomes tangible for the students not only through the works of art at the Prado or Guggenheim Museum, but also through architectural wonders created by Gaudí.

Further excursions across the Iberian Peninsula will expose students to the various cultures and religions that have strongly influenced Spain for centuries.

DAY 1
- Overnight flight to Barcelona, Spain (group flight can be booked separately)
DAY 2-5: BARCELONA
Stay 4 nights at a 3-star hotel in Barcelona
- Arrival at Barcelona El-Prat Airport (BCN)
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Barcelona
- Welcome dinner at a Catalan restaurant
- Audio-guided tour of the Montserrat Monastery, including the Museu de Montserrat and the Audiovisual Exhibition “Montserrat Portes Endins”
- Guided tour of the Sagrada Família, Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece
- Admission to the Park Güell, a garden complex with architectural elements
- Admission to the FCB Museum
- Free time to further explore the city
DAY 6-7: ZARAGOZA
Stay 2 nights at a 3-star hotel in Zaragoza
- Visit a winery, such as Cordoníu, for a tour of their facilities and a wine tasting
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Tapas dinner at a Spanish restaurant
- Guided walking tour of Zaragoza
- Free time to further explore the city

DAY 8-9: PAMPLONA - SAN SEBASTIAN
Stay 2 nights at a 3-star hotel in San Sebastian
- Free time to explore Pamplona
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of San Sebastian’s Parte Viejo (Old Town)
- Free time to explore San Sebastian
DAY 10-11: BILBAO
Stay 2 nights at a 3-star hotel in Bilbao
- Admission to the San Telmo Museum in San Sebastian
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided tour of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
- Admission to the Covalanas cave, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Admission to the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

DAY 12-17: MADRID - TOLEDO
Stay 5 nights at a 3-star hotel in Madrid
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Madrid
- Guided tour of the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, one of the greatest and most modern art galleries
- Guided tour of Madrid’s famous bullring, Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas
- Free time at the Roman Aqueduct in Segovia
- Guided tour of the Alcázar in Segovia
- Audio-guided tour of the Museo del Prado, which features one of the world’s finest collections of European art
- Free time to further explore Madrid
- Guided walking and panoramic bus tour of Toledo, a city where Christians, Arabs, and Jews have lived together for centuries
- Free time to further explore the city
- Farewell dinner at a Spanish restaurant in Madrid (flamenco show included)
- Departure from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

What’s included in this sample itinerary:
Academic and professional excursions with special presentations • cultural excursions and field trips with local, bilingual guides • entrance fees and reservations • accommodation in 3-star hotels (twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) • daily breakfast • welcome and farewell dinner • 1 additional group dinner • flamenco show • local transportation by private bus as needed • public transportation passes in Barcelona (Hola BCN Card) and Madrid (zone A) • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

Program fee starting at € 2,660 per participant based on a group size of 20

Program fee starting at € 2,910 per participant based on a group size of 15
All program fees are calculated to include participation of one accompanying faculty or group leader.
Prices are based on a minimum number of 15 or 20 paying participants.
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Irish History and Culture

cepa-abroad — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 06:54:21 +0000

Irish History and Culture
Ireland and Northern Ireland

Academic Field(s)
History
Destinations
Galway, Dublin, and Belfast

Duration
16 days
Accommodation
hostel and 3-star hotels in Galway, Dublin, and Belfast

Ireland’s history is one of prehistoric wonders, Celtic myth, monastic scholarship, artistic and literary exploration, invasions, conflict, and resolution.

This exciting study abroad opportunity will allow students to travel through Ireland and Northern Ireland, studying history, cultures, and literature. Many sites of historical and literary importance as well as natural places of beauty will be visited.

DAY 1
- Overnight flight to Limerick, Ireland (group flight can be booked separately)
DAY 2-4: GALWAY - BUNRATTY - ARAN ISLANDS
Stay 3 nights at a hostel in Galway
- Arrival at Shannon Airport (SNN) near Limerick
- Check-in at the hostel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Galway
- Welcome dinner at an Irish restaurant
- Admission to the Cliffs of Moher, which are among the most impressive places to see in Ireland
- Admission to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland
- Round-trip ferry tickets to and from Inis Mór
- Guided bus tour of Inis Mór, the largest of the Aran Islands, to see sights as Dun Aonghasa Fort, St Benins Church, Themphaill Chieran, and the Old Light House at the island’s highest point

DAY 5-10: DUBLIN
Stay 6 nights at a 3-star hotel in Dublin
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided tour of Trinity College and the Old Library to see the famous Book of Kells and other treasures
- Group dinner at an Irish pub
- Guided tour of Kilmainham Gaol, one of the largest unoccupied jails in Europe
- Admission to Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse to learn about the brewing process, the beer’s four ingredients, and the brewery’s founder, Arthur Guinness (beer tasting included)
- Guided tour of the Dublin Writers Museum
- Guided tour of the James Joyce Centre, a museum dedicated to promoting and understanding his life and works
- Gaelic conversational language crash course
- Backstage tour of the Abbey Theatre, the National Theatre of Ireland
- Admission to the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum, which covers the history of the Irish diaspora and emigration to other countries
- Guided tour of the Croke Park Stadium and admission to the GAA Museum (Gaelic Athletic Association) to learn about some unique Irish sports disciplines
- Free day for your own explorations of Dublin

DAY 11-16: BELFAST
Stay 5 nights at a 3-star hotel in Belfast
- Guided tour of Newgrange, the Megalithic Passage Tomb
- Admission to the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre to learn more about Irish history
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Belfast, focusing on the history of the Troubles and the path to peace
- Free afternoon for your own explorations of Belfast
- Admission to the Giant’s Causeway
- Guided tour of the Bushmills Distillery (whiskey tasting included)
- Admission to the Titanic Belfast Museum, a monument to Belfast’s maritime heritage
- Guided tour of the Linen Hall Library
- Admission to the Ulster American Folk Park
- Free afternoon for your own explorations of Belfast
- Farewell dinner at a Northern Irish restaurant
- Departure from Belfast International Airport (BFS)

What’s included in this sample itinerary:
Academic and professional excursions with special presentations • cultural excursions and field trips with local, bilingual guides • entrance fees and reservations • accommodation in a hostel and 3-star hotels (twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) • daily breakfast • welcome and farewell dinner • 1 additional group dinner • ferry tickets • Gaelic conversational language crash course • local transportation by private bus as needed • public transportation passes in Dublin (day 9 only) • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

Program fee starting at € 2,380 per participant based on a group size of 20

Program fee starting at € 2,620 per participant based on a group size of 15
All program fees are calculated to include participation of one accompanying faculty or group leader.
Prices are based on a minimum number of 15 or 20 paying participants.
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History Program on “The Holocaust”

cepa-abroad — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 06:41:18 +0000

History Program on "The Holocaust"
Germany

Academic Field(s)
History
Destinations
Munich, Nuremberg, Dresden, and Berlin

Duration
15 days
Accommodation
2-star hotels in Munich, Nuremberg, Dresden, and Berlin

The Holocaust is unarguably the darkest period of German history.

This program provides students with many opportunities to get a broad perspective on what happened between 1933 and 1945. During this time, Jewish people in Europe were subjected to progressively harsh persecution. Ultimately 6 million were murdered in an attempt to annihilate the entire Jewish population.

Students will have the opportunity to visit concentration camps as well as other sites of significance during the Third Reich.

DAY 1
- Overnight flight to Munich, Germany (group flight can be booked separately)
DAY 2-4: MUNICH - BERCHTESGADEN
Stay 3 nights at a 2-star hotel in Munich
- Arrival at Munich Airport (MUC)
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided bus and walking tour of Munich, focusing on Nazi sites
- Welcome dinner at a Bavarian restaurant
- Guided tour of the former concentration camp Dachau
- Admission to the Munich Documentation Center for the History of National Socialism
- Guided tour of the Kehlsteinhaus – “The Eagle’s Nest”, built as a present for Adolf Hitler’s 50^th birthday
- Group lunch at the restaurant next to the Kehlsteinhaus
- Guided tour of the Documentation Center Obersalzberg
DAY 5-6: NUREMBERG
Stay 2 nights at a 2-star hotel in Nuremberg
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Nuremberg to visit major landmarks
- Guided tour of the Documentation Center Party Rally Grounds, where the Nazis created a link between the Nazi movement and Nuremberg’s past
- Guided tour of the Memorium Nürnberger Prozesse

DAY 7: DRESDEN
Stay 1 night at a 2-star hotel in Dresden
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided tour of Dresden’s rebuilt Frauenkirche
DAY 8-11: BERLIN
Stay 7 nights at a 2-star hotel in Berlin
- Free time at the old Jewish cemetery in Dresden
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Berlin, focusing on Third Reich sites
- Guest lecture on “Anti-Semitism and the Enforcement of Hitler’s Propaganda Plan”
- Guided tour of the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, also known as the Holocaust Memorial
- Guest lecture on “The Development of Nazi Germany’s Racial Laws between 1933 to 1945”
- Guided tour of the Jewish Museum, focusing on the time period from 1933 to 1945
- Guest lecture on “Deportation and Extinction in World War II”
- Guided tour of the German Historical Museum

DAY 12: POTSDAM
- Guided tour of the House of the Wannsee Conference
- Free afternoon to explore the nearby city of Potsdam
DAY 13-15: ORANIENBURG - BERLIN
- Guided tour of the former concentration camp Sachsenhausen
- Free time for your own explorations of Berlin
- Guest lecture on “Jewish Emigration during World War II”
- Guided tour of the German Resistance Memorial Center, which shows how individuals and groups took action against dictatorship
- Farewell dinner at a German restaurant
- Departure from Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL)

What’s included in this sample itinerary:
Academic and professional excursions with special presentations • cultural excursions and field trips with local, bilingual guides • entrance fees and reservations • accommodation in 2-star hotels (twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) • daily breakfast • welcome and farewell dinner • 1 additional group lunch • local transportation by private bus as needed • public transportation passes in Munich (zone M), Nuremberg (day 6 only), and Berlin (zone AB) • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

Program fee starting at € 1,990 per participant based on a group size of 20

Program fee starting at € 2,220 per participant based on a group size of 15
All program fees are calculated to include participation of one accompanying faculty or group leader.
Prices are based on a minimum number of 15 or 20 paying participants.
The actual quote for a tailored program will vary depending on different factors, for example: the actual program dates, the final participant number, the duration of the program, the visits and excursions included, as well as varying exchange rates

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Europe during World War 2

cepa-abroad — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 12:02:11 +0000

Europe during World War 2
United Kingdom, France, and Germany

Academic Field(s)
History
Destinations
London, Portsmouth, Caen, Paris, and Berlin

Duration
18 days
Accommodation
youth hotel, 2- and 3-star hotels in London, Portsmouth, Caen, Paris, and Berlin

This history program is designed to provide students with a better understanding of the World War II timeline by visiting three major political powers: England, France, and Germany.

Students will visit museums and selected sites to step back in time and help them fully comprehend what happened and the lasting effects of the war.

Students will also be able to experience European cultures first-hand in capital cities like London, Paris, and Berlin.

DAY 1
- Overnight flight to London, UK (group flight can be booked separately)
DAY 2-4: LONDON
Stay 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in London
- Arrival at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Hop-on hop-off bus tour of London to see the highlights of the city: Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and many more (public tour)
- Welcome dinner at a British pub
- Guided tour of the Imperial War Museum, unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from WWI to the present day
- Audio-guided tour of the Cabinet War Rooms, which sheltered the people at the heart of Britain’s wartime government during the Blitz
- Guided tour of the Dockland Museum to see their exhibition “Docklands at War”
- Admission to the HMS Belfast, which is moored between Tower Bridge and London Bridge
DAY 5-6: DUXFORD - CAMBRIDGE - PORTSMOUTH
Stay 2 nights at a 3-star hotel in Portsmouth
- Admission to the Duxford Imperial War Museums and American Air Museum. Britain’s largest aviation museum houses nearly 200 aircrafts, military vehicles, artillery, and minor naval vessels.
- Visit the Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial. It covers 30,5 acres and contains the remains of 3,812 American war dead.
- Free time in Cambridge to explore the city and enjoy an early dinner on your own. Cambridge is known for its prestigious world-class universities, historic buildings, and stunning architecture.
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Admission to the D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery in Southsea
- Admission to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to see famous warships, such as HMS Victory and HMS Warrior

DAY 7-9: NORMANDY - ARROMANCHES
Stay 3 nights at a 2-star hotel in Normandy
- Ferry tickets from Portsmouth to Caen
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Admission to the Arromanches 360 to see “The Price of Freedom”, an outstanding film that shows a mixture of the D-Day Landings in 1944 and of Normandy as it is today
- Guided tour of the D-Day Museum located right in front of the actual vestiges of the artificial harbor in Arromanches
- Guided bus tour of historic sites of the Battle of Normandy, such as the Church of Sainte-Mère-Eglise, where the paratrooper’s parachute is still on the church, Omaha D-Day beach, the Normandy American Cemetery, and the Battle of Normandy Memorial Museum
DAY 10: CAEN - PARIS
Stay 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in Paris
- Audio-guided tour of the Caen Memorial Museum – Center for History and Peace to explore the exhibition that deals with the Invasion of Normandy, a key episode in the liberation of Europe
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Boat tour on the famous Bateaux Parisiens to let yourself be guided through the heart of historic Paris and discover the beautiful banks of the Seine, which are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

DAY 11-12: PARIS
- Guided tour of the Musée de l’Armée, one of the biggest museums in the world dedicated to military history, which is located at Les Invalides, the burial site of Napoleon Bonaparte
- Guest lecture on “The Role of the French during WWII (Résistance versus Collaboration)” by a local historian
- Enjoy a free day in Paris to explore the nearby Palace Versailles, where one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I were signed
DAY 13-18: BERLIN
Stay 5 nights at a youth hotel in Berlin
- Optional: Group flight from Paris to Berlin
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Berlin, focusing on Third Reich sites, such as the bombed out Memorial Church or the site of the former Führerbunker, where Hitler committed suicide
- Guided tour of the Jewish Museum to explore its exhibitions on Jewish history in Germany and to learn e.g. on “Jewish Life in Germany:
  Past and Present”
- Admission to the Topography of Terror Memorial and documentation center, a place of remembrance at the former site of the SS central command
- Guided tour of the German Resistance Memorial Center against National Socialism, which is located at the Bendlerblock and provides information about the German resistance during the war
- Guided tour of the former concentration camp Sachsenhausen, which was primarily used for political prisoners from 1936 to the end of the war
- Enjoy a free day in Germany’s capital to explore further sites related to your course
- Admission to the Anne Frank Zentrum to explore the exhibition dedicated to the memory of Anne Frank and her famous diary
- Audio-guided tour of the German Historical Museum’s permanent exhibition on “1933-1945 NS Regime and the Second World War” for a journey through Germany’s history
- Farewell dinner at a German restaurant
- Departure from Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL)

Optional:
Flight tickets from Paris to Berlin can be arranged for your group at additional cost, depending on availability at the time of booking.
What’s included in this sample itinerary:
Academic and professional excursions with special presentations • cultural excursions and field trips with local, bilingual guides • entrance fees and reservations • accommodation in a youth hotel and in 2- and 3-star hotels (twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) • daily breakfast • welcome and farewell dinner • local transportation by private bus as needed • ferry tickets • public transportation passes in London (zone 1-2), Paris (zone 1-3), and Berlin (zone AB) • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

Program fee starting at € 2,560 per participant based on a group size of 20

Program fee starting at € 2,850 per participant based on a group size of 15
All program fees are calculated to include participation of one accompanying faculty or group leader.
Prices are based on a minimum number of 15 or 20 paying participants.
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Economic Transition – The Balkans

cepa-abroad — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 11:45:33 +0000

Economic Transition - The Balkans
Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, and Hungary

Academic Field(s)
Business and Economics
Destinations
Belgrade, Sarajevo, Zagreb, and Budapest

Duration
14 days
Accommodation
3- and 4-star hotels in Belgrade, Sarajevo, Zagreb, and Budapest

In the last decades, Balkan economies underwent drastic changes shifting from communism, war, and dictatorship towards open market economies and EU integration.

During visits to various Balkan states as well as to Hungary, students will not only understand the transition that started back in the 1990‘s, but also how these countries are dealing with current challenges and opportunities. Topics relating to peace, conflict, and reconciliation will be an integral part of the program. This is an opportunity for students to visit places where history still feels so “present”.

DAY 1
- Overnight flight to Belgrade, Serbia (group flight can be booked separately)
DAY 2-4: BELGRADE
Stay 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in Belgrade
- Arrival at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Belgrade to learn about the city’s history and culture while exploring some of Belgrade’s most important sites
- Welcome dinner at a Serbian restaurant
- Guest lectures on “Milošević, Authoritarianism and Democratization in Serbia” and “Kosovo and Contemporary Serb-Albanian Nationalist Conflict” by local experts
- Audio-guided tour of the Belgrade Fortress
- Guest lecture on “The Political Economy of Serbia” by a local expert
- Free afternoon to further explore the city
DAY 5-7: SARAJEVO
Stay 3 nights at a 4-star hotel in Sarajevo
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Sarajevo, including a stop at the site of the Sarajevo Assassination
- Group dinner at a Bosnian restaurant
- Guided tour of the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is a cultural and scientific institution
- Guided tour of the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, the largest historical mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina and one of the most representative Ottoman structures in the Balkans
- Guest lectures on “The Bosnian Census and the Future of the Dayton Peace Agreement” and “The Divided State? Bosnia and Herzegovina: Politics, Identities, Demography and Cultures of Remembrance” by local experts
- Free afternoon to further explore the city

DAY 8-10: ZAGREB
Stay 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in Zagreb
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Zagreb, focusing on the medieval and baroque districts
- Group dinner at a Croatian restaurant
- Guest lectures on “The Independence from Yugoslavia” and “Cultural Diversity, Multiple Identities & Historical Memory as Dynamic Factors in the Development of Croatian Historical Identity” by local experts
- Admission to the Croatian History Museum
- Guest lecture on “The 2013 EU Membership – From the Application Process until Today” by a local expert
- Free afternoon to further explore the city
DAY 11-14: LAKE BALATON - BUDAPEST
Stay 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in Budapest
- Free time at Lake Balaton for lunch on your own
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guest lectures on “Post-Communist Hungary” and “EU-Membership – Current Issues” by local experts
- Guided walking tour of Budapest
- Guided tour of the Hungarian Parliament
- Admission to the House of Terror, which contains exhibits related to the fascist and communist dictatorial regimes
- Free afternoon to further explore the city
- Farewell dinner at a Hungarian restaurant
- Departure from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD)

What’s included in this sample itinerary:
Academic and professional excursions with special presentations • cultural excursions and field trips with local, bilingual guides • entrance fees and reservations • accommodation in 3- and 4-star hotels (twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) • daily breakfast • welcome and farewell dinner • 2 additional group dinners • local transportation by private bus as needed • public transportation passes in Belgrade, Sarajevo, Zagreb, and Budapest • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

Program fee starting at € 1,820 per participant based on a group size of 20

Program fee starting at € 2,080 per participant based on a group size of 15
All program fees are calculated to include participation of one accompanying faculty or group leader.
Prices are based on a minimum number of 15 or 20 paying participants.
The actual quote for a tailored program will vary depending on different factors, for example: the actual program dates, the final participant number, the duration of the program, the visits and excursions included, as well as varying exchange rates

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Ancient Greece – Birthplace of Western Culture

cepa-abroad — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 10:55:29 +0000

Language, Culture, History, and Business
Germany

“The program was wonderful, everything was well coordinated and the tour guide was amazing. We did not have one single issue while in Greece. A big thank you to CEPA for such excellent planning and coordination, and selecting such professional services.”

University of South Dakota, Ancient Greece and the
Beginning of Humanistic Counseling

Academic Field(s)
History
Destinations
Athens, Hydra, Nafplion, and Olympia

Duration
10 days
Accommodation
2- and 3-star hotels in Athens, Hydra, Nafplion, and Olympia

Ancient Greece significantly influenced the development of the Western culture and civilization. Modern democracies are based on the Greek beliefs in government by the people, trial by jury, and equality under the law. Greece is the origin of many outstanding accomplishments, such as spectacular architectural monuments, unique works of poetry, fundamentals of philosophy as well as significant findings in natural history and mathematics.

DAY 1
- Overnight flight to Athens, Greece (group flight can be booked separately)
DAY 2-3: ATHENS
Stay 2 nights at a 3-star hotel in Athens
- Arrival at Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Athens, including the old historical quarter, Plaka, clustered around the Acropolis, labyrinthine streets, and neoclassical architecture
- Welcome dinner at a Greek restaurant
- Guided tour of the Acropolis, which dominates the center of the modern city from the rocky crag and is dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena
- Guided tour of the New Acropolis Museum, which displays 4,000 artifacts and provides visitors with a comprehensive explanation of human presence on the Acropolis

DAY 4-6: PIRAEUS - HYDRA - ATHENS
Stay 2 nights at a 3-star hotel on Hydra
- Ferry tickets from Piraeus to Hydra
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Hydra Port, the main town of the island
- Hike up to the Profitis Ilias Monastery and enjoy breath-taking views of the island
- Ferry tickets from Hydra to Piraeus
Stay 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Athens
- Check-in at the hotel
- Free afternoon in Athens
DAY 7: ATHENS - MYCENAE - EPIDAURUS - NAFPLION
Stay 1 night at a 2-star hotel in Nafplion
- Guided tour of the Archaeological Site of Mycenae, which comprises the fortified acropolis and surrounding funerary and habitation sites
- Guided tour of the Ancient Site of Epidaurus, including the museum and the world-famous theater from the 4^th century BC
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator

DAY 8: OLYMPIA
Stay 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Olympia
- Guided tour of the Archaeological Site of Olympia and its museum, which includes the sanctuary of Zeus and many buildings erected around it
- Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
DAY 9-10: DELPHI - ATHENS
Stay 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Athens
- Guided tour of the Archaeological Site of Delphi and its museum, where many political decisions were made after consultation of the Oracle
- Check-in at the hotel
- Farewell dinner at a Greek restaurant
- Departure from Athens International Airport (ATH)

What’s included in this sample itinerary:
Academic and professional excursions with special presentations • cultural excursions and field trips with local, bilingual guides • entrance fees and reservations • accommodation in 2- and 3-star hotels (twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) • daily breakfast • welcome and farewell dinner • local transportation by private bus as needed • ferry tickets • public transportation passes in Athens • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

Program fee starting at € 1,440 per participant based on a group size of 20

Program fee starting at € 1,620 per participant based on a group size of 15
All program fees are calculated to include participation of one accompanying faculty or group leader.
Prices are based on a minimum number of 15 or 20 paying participants.
The actual quote for a tailored program will vary depending on different factors, for example: the actual program dates, the final participant number, the duration of the program, the visits and excursions included, as well as varying exchange rates

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Ancient Greece – Birthplace of Western Culture

cepa-abroad — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 07:43:38 +0000

Language, Culture, History, and Business
Germany

“The program was wonderful, everything was well coordinated and the tour guide was amazing. We did not have one single issue while in Greece. A big thank you to CEPA for such excellent planning and coordination, and selecting such professional services.”

University of South Dakota, Ancient Greece and the
Beginning of Humanistic Counseling

Academic Field(s)
History
Destinations
Athens, Hydra, Nafplion, and Olympia

Duration
10 days
Accommodation
2- and 3-star hotels in Athens, Hydra, Nafplion, and Olympia

DAY 1
- Overnight flight to Athens, Greece (group flight can be booked separately)
DAY 2-3: ATHENS
- Orientation session by your on-site CEPA coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Athens including the old historical quarter
- Guided tour of the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum
- Welcome dinner at a Greek restaurant

DAY 4-6: PIRAEUS - HYDRA
- Ferry from Piraeus to Hydra
- Guided walking tour of Hydra Port, the main town of the island
- Hike up to the Profitis Ilias Monastery and enjoy breath-taking views of the island
- Ferry from Hydra to Piraeus
DAY 7: ATHENS - MYCENAE - EPIDAURUS - NAFPLION
- Guided tour of the Archaeological Site of Mycenae, which comprises the fortified acropolis and surrounding funerary and habitation sites
- Guided tour of the Ancient Site of Epidaurus, including the museum and the world-famous theater from the 4^th century BC

DAY 8: OLYMPIA
- Guided tour of the Archaeological Site of Olympia and its museum
DAY 9: DELPHI - ATHENS
- Guided tour of the Archaeological Site of Delphi and its museum, where many political decisions were made after consultation of the Oracle
- Farewell dinner at a Greek restaurant

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Irish History and Culture

cepa-abroad — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 21:35:03 +0000

Irish History and Culture
Ireland and Northern Ireland

Academic Field(s)
History
Destinations
Galway, Dublin, and Belfast

Duration
16 days
Accommodation
hostel and 3-star hotels in Galway, Dublin, and Belfast

Ireland’s history is one of prehistoric wonders, Celtic myth, monastic scholarship, artistic and literary exploration, invasions, conflict, and resolution.

DAY 1
- Overnight flight to Limerick, Ireland (group flight can be booked separately)
DAY 2-4: GALWAY - BUNRATTY - ARAN ISLANDS
- Orientation session by your on-site CEPA coordinator
- Guided walking tour of Galway
- Welcome dinner at an Irish restaurant
- Admission to Cliffs of Moher, which are among the most impressive places to see in Ireland
- Admission to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland
- Guided bus tour of the Aran Island

DAY 5-10: DUBLIN
- Guided tour of Trinity College and the Old Library
- Guided tour of Kilmainham Gaol, one of the largest unoccupied jails in Europe
- Guided tour of Glasnevin Cemetery and Museum
- Guided tour of the Dublin Writers Museum
- Guided tour of the James Joyce Centre
- Guided tour of the Guinness Storehouse (beer tasting included)
- Gaelic conversational language crash course
- Backstage tour of the Abbey Theatre, the National Theatre of Ireland
- Admission to the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum
- Guided tour of the GAA Museum (Gaelic Athletic Association) and the Croke Park stadium to learn about some unique Irish sports disciplines
- Group dinner at an Irish pub

DAY 11-16: BELFAST
- Guided tour of Newgrange, the Megalithic Passage Tomb
- Admission to the Battle of the Boyne site
- Guided walking tour of Belfast
- Admission to the Giant’s Causeway
- Guided tour of the Bushmill Distillery (whiskey tasting included)
- Admission to the Titanic Belfast Museum
- Guided tour of the Linen Hall Library
- Admission to the Ulster American Folk Park
- Farewell dinner at a Northern Irish restaurant

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Language, Culture, History, and Business

“The program was wonderful, everything was well coordinated and the tour guide was amazing. We did not have one single issue while in Greece. A big thank you to CEPA for such excellent planning and coordination, and selecting such professional services.”

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