Global Semester: World Cultures

Program Description and Highlights Program Itinerary Why Should I Join This Program? Host Institution Curriculum and Faculty Student Housing Admission Requirements Program Fees and Dates Host Country & City

Program Itinerary

In addition to weekend excursions and field excursions in Cyprus, during the semester there are two breaks from classes so that students can travel to Asia and Europe for about four weeks in total. During these educational trips, students will visit cultural and historical landmarks in Greece, Italy, India and China.

Students on this study abroad program focus on the key cities of four great civilizations (Greece, Rome, India and China). They will see, first-hand, some of the greatest cultural achievements of humanity, including the Parthenon, the Colosseum, the Taj Mahal, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China.

New:  See a picture gallery from the Fall Global Semester trip to Asia.

Key Travel Locations
Athens, Rome, Florence, Venice, New Delhi, Agra, Bangalore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and major cities in Cyprus.

Days in Host Country: 94 (spring), 74 (fall)
Days of International Travel: 25


Trip 1: Greece & Italy
Spring Dates: Mid March - Late March
Fall Dates: Early November - Mid November
Duration: 8 days
Countries: Greece (2-3 days), Italy (5-6 days)
Cities: Athens, Florence, Rome, Venice

Trip 2: Asia
Spring Dates: Mid April - Early May
Fall Dates: Late September - Mid October
Duration: 17 days
Countries: India (8 days), China (9 days)
Cities: Agra, Bangalore, New Delhi, Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai (2-3 days in each)

NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change.

Fall 2008 Itinerary

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Cyprus-Based Programs - Fall 2008 Program Itinerary

Spring 2009 Itinerary

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Cyprus-Based Programs - Spring 2009 Program Itinerary

Potential Highlights

• The Taj Mahal (Agra)
• Victoria Peak (Hong Kong)
• Po Lin Monastery (Hong Kong)
• Great Wall of China (Beijing)
• Tiananmen Square (Beijing)
• Mao’s Mausoleum (Beijing)
• The Forbidden City (Beijing)
• The Acropolis and the Parthenon (Athens)
• The Agora (Athens)
• The National Archaeological Museum (Athens)
• The Colosseum (Rome)
• The Roman Forum (Rome)
• The Vatican and St. Peter’s (Rome)
• The Duomo (Florence)
• The Uffizi Gallery (Florence)
• St. Mark’s Square and Basilica (Venice)

Greece & Italy

The two major cities on our travel agenda are Athens and Rome, the great powerhouses of antiquity and sources of early clashes with Christianity.

   

In Athens, you will:

• Visit the Parthenon and agora where St. Paul preached
• Visit the Athens Archaeological Museum
• Enjoy a vibrant, energetic and modern city

   

In Rome, you will

• Visit the Colosseum (home of gladiators) and Roman Forum
• Visit historical Rome, including the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps and Trevi fountain
• Visit the Vatican and Vatican Museum
• Enjoy the stunning Eternal City

Asia

New Delhi



New Delhi is the heart of India administratively, a historical gem, a business hub and a city of unending energy and chaos. We will visit the new business suburbs of Gurgaon as well as the old Mogul monuments like the Red Fort and the governmental center of India.

Agra



While the focus on our program is business, we would be remiss if we did not stop in Agra to see what is one of the most perfect buildings in the world

Bangalore



The software capital of world, now home to 75% of the most advanced software development firms, Bangalore has transformed from a sleepy British colonial town to the IT economic workhorse of India.

Shanghai



The busiest construction site in the world, Shanghai is reinventing itself at a breathless pace.

Beijing



The capital of China, historically and today, Beijing combines a great heritage with a sprawling, modernizing metropolis.

Hong Kong



A historic British colony, Hong Kong retains great importance as a financial center in Asia.