European-American Studies in England, France, and Poland

A component of the Euro-Am class is to have the opportunity to participate in a spring break study program. Specifically, the tour will travel to London, England, the Somme battle fields of France, and Krakow, Poland. The trip will be an experience in which students will first participate in archival research then travel to key sites in Europe that represent the horrors of modern warfare. The journey will be based on a book by Professor Sheehan of Stanford University, “Where have all the Soldiers Gone?” that argues that Europe, unlike America, is going through yet another revolution as it rejects the practice of war.

The spring break trip will include a stay in London where the student will have the opportunity to research the archives of the Imperial War Museum, two days in France visiting the Somme World War I battle fields, and then on to Poland to experience Auschwitz. In addition there will be ample time during the stay to visit the major cultural sites of London. For example, students will consider the ethics surrounding the stewardship of antiquities as they view the Elgin Marbles currently housed at the British Museum.

Trip Dates
Thursday, March 1 - Sunday, March 11, 2012

Chaperones
History Master Anne Louise Smit and Robert Smit

Target Student Population
Open to a maximum group of 16 students who are enrolled in the Euro-Am course.

Cost
$3,900

The current approximate cost contains price of flights at time of trip research. There is the potential for this to change. Participants will be alerted to any changes at time of trip sign-up.
A list of required vaccinations for this trip will be sent home to all families.
If students do not provide records of having these vaccinations by their return to campus after the December break, arrangements will be made for the vaccinations to be administered on campus.

Note: All passports must be current six months past the return date of any school sponsored trip. Please check and plan accordingly.

Detailed Itinerary
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