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Students will be led by Dr. Ron Pitcock, Assistant Dean and J. Vaughn and Evelyne H. Wilson Honors Fellow. CR11 members will explore the histories, arts, and manifestations of human intellectual inquiry that gave rise to Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. They will move thoughtfully and intensely through cities to understand how communism and nationalism, humanism and scientific inquiry, and art and architecture shape culture and public memory currently and in the past. Most importantly, students will dynamically explore cities beyond the “postcard.” Employing a classroom that privileges experiential learning, CR11 will require students to adopt a city-as-text approach. Students will travel by high-speed trains and live in quarters ranging from nice hostels to hotels in order to examine and experience cultural difference. During the trip, CR11 members will walk over 270 miles and record their learning in journals, blogs, and e-portfolios. Upon their return, CR11 members will present their findings to a larger group of Honors students. BERLIN (5/15 - 5/19) MUNICH (5/20 - 5/23) INTERLAKEN (5/24-5/26) CINQUE TERRE (5/27-5/29) FLORENCE (5/30-6/3) ROME (6/4-6/9) Study how Berliners have responded to both Nazism and consumerism, and experience one of the fastest growing cities in the world. After arriving by overnight train, study Bavarian culture and climb the Alps to see famous castles. Munich will also provide an opportunity to visit Dachau Concentration Camp. Take a much needed rest in the “extreme sports capital of the world” and ride the rails to the top of Europe. Here, you can climb mountains, glide the skies, or go canyoning in the glacial runoffs. Live among the locals and hike the trails that link “The Five Lands” on the Italian Riveria. Riomaggiore poses steep inclines and a labyrinth of streets that offer both shops and fantastic views. Study the art and architecture that shaped the Renaissance, Florence features Michelangelo’s “David,” the Uffizi, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Students will meet local officials who treat CR students like family. Rome is the perfect place to close the 25-day journey known as CR and say goodbye to the familia. From the Vatican to the Coliseum, Rome takes you back in time. Fame street performers and incredible gelato will cap- ture your imagination in this founding site of Western Civilization. WHEN: Su M Tu W Th F Sa 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MAY JUNE CULTURAL ROUTES 11
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Students will be led by Dr. Ron Pitcock, Assistant Dean and J. Vaughn and Evelyne H. Wilson Honors Fellow.
CR11 members will explore the histories, arts, and manifestations of human intellectual inquiry that gave rise to Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. They will move thoughtfully and intensely through cities to understand how communism and nationalism, humanism and scientific inquiry, and art and architecture shape culture and public memory currently and in the past. Most importantly, students will dynamically explore cities beyond the “postcard.” Employing a classroom that privileges experiential learning, CR11 will require students to adopt a city-as-text approach. Students will travel by high-speed trains and live in quarters ranging from nice hostels to hotels in order to examine and experience cultural difference. During the trip, CR11 members will walk over 270 miles and record their learning in journals, blogs, and e-portfolios. Upon their return, CR11 members will present their findings to a larger group of Honors students.
BERLIN (5/15-5/19)
MUNICH (5/20-5/23)
INTERLAKEN (5/24-5/26)
CINQUETERRE (5/27-5/29)
FLORENCE (5/30-6/3)
ROME (6/4-6/9)
Study how Berliners have responded to both Nazism and consumerism, and experience one of the fastest growing cities in the world.
After arriving by overnight train, study Bavarian culture and climb the Alps to see famous castles. Munich will also provide an opportunity to visit Dachau Concentration Camp.
Take a much needed rest in the “extreme sports capital of the world” and ride the rails to the top of Europe. Here, you can climb mountains, glide the skies, or go canyoning in the glacial runoffs.
Live among the locals and hike the trails that link “The Five Lands” on the Italian Riveria. Riomaggiore poses steep inclines and a labyrinth of streets that offer both shops and fantastic views.
Study the art and architecture that shaped the Renaissance, Florence features Michelangelo’s “David,” the Uffizi, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Students will meet local officials who treat CR students like family.
Rome is the perfect place to close the 25-day journey known as CR and say goodbye to the familia. From the Vatican to the Coliseum, Rome takes you back in time. Fame street performers and incredible gelato will cap-ture your imagination in this founding site of Western Civilization.
WHEN:Su M Tu W Th F Sa
15 16 17 18
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26 27 28 29 30 31 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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COST: $4,200
PassportAirfareIncidentalsOne meal/day
NOT INCLUDED:
LE ARN MORE:ATTENDCR10PECHAKUCHAPRESENTATION:Tuesday, November 13th 5:30PM
The Debate Chamber, Scharbauer Hall
PREVIOUSCULTURALROUTESBLOGS:CR8JVRHONORS.WORDPRESS.COM
CR9TCU.ME
CR10TCU.ME
HousingTwo meals/dayEurail/city transportMuseum/site entry feesCR curveballs
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CR was an experience to remember. I think what CR taught me most was to think more critically about how to communicate clearly and appropriately to other people, whether that be my thoughts on an educational topic or my thoughts on what we had been doing for the day.
MARATROSENCRANTS,CR10
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Cultural Routes is more than just a 3.5 week study abroad program. Cultural Routes transcends international borders to help create an environment centered around the creation of a global perspective, all while forming lifelong connections to those around you. To say these connections are mere friendships would be an understatement and a massive disservice to those on CR10. These people inspire me daily through their excellence both inside and out of the classroom and I’m honored to call them mi familia.
BROOKEBOISVERT,CR10
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“Some experiences are so memorable and impactful that words simply could not capture the essence of them. Cultural Routes is one of those experiences. These five European cities are only the backdrop to the incredible journey, rewarding challenges and meaningful relationships that I experienced. Every single person and place on this trip has a powerful story to tell which makes CR one unbelievable adventure.
DAVISDONALDSON,CR9
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The beauty of Cultural Routes is that it allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone and see the world through a new perspective, which reopened my eyes to my own world. CR, and the people who made it so special, inspired me to think deeper and love all people better.
OLIVIAWALES,CR10
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