Eurospring info sessions Sept. 21 & 22

Which MSUM program leaves students saying: “Had the time of a lifetime—you’ll regret not going!”  And “I will never regret going…it was such an amazing experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat!”  And “I might just go again next year!”?

That program is MSUM’s Eurospring, which has been taking Dragons overseas for over 30 years. Students depart in March, and first spend five weeks in Oxford, England, studying at Wycliffe Hall. Then, they embark on a three-week tour of the European continent with visits to several major cities. This year’s itinerary includes Paris, Florence, Rome, Ravenna, Venice, Prague, Rothenburg, and Amsterdam. Many former participants feel that this is a fantastic opportunity to combine the living abroad experience with plenty of travel.

This year’s leader is Dr. Annette Morrow, History. Information sessions will be held at 9 PM on Tuesday, September 21 in CMU 208; at noon on Wednesday, September 22 in CMU 208; and at 4:30 PM on Wednesday, September 22 in CMU 207.

Students also get the opportunity to travel to a destination of their choosing over spring break while staying at Oxford. Previous students’ spring break travels have included snowboarding in the Alps, scuba diving in southern Spain, and travelling to various locations in Ireland.

Students earn 12 credits through their Eurospring experience. 6 credits are earned through coursework under the direction of Oxford Professor Allan Chapman and his colleagues at Wycliffe Hall in Oxford.  Students can choose from a variety of classes addressing the year’s chronological theme, “The Medieval Age.” 6 credits are earned as two MSUM Dragon Core classes: one in the humanities (area 6) and one in the social sciences (area 5).  Students also earn one writing-intensive designation.

For detailed information visit www.mnstate.edu/studyabroad and click on the “Eurospring” link. You can also stop up to visit the Office of Study Abroad in Bridges 250 for a brochure and more information. The application deadline is October 29. Space is limited to 25 students, so applications should be turned in soon.