La Galérie Dior and Musée Yves Saint Laurent
At la Galérie Dior and le Musée Yves Saint-Laurent, fashion students will discover the historic richness and beauty of some of France’s great designers.
La Fête de la Musique
On the longest day of the year, June 21st, free live music can be heard throughout Paris and across all of France. This “festival of music” will be an opportunity for students to seek out their favorite musical styles and genres in a variety of venues, such as open-air parks, cafés, churches, or concert hall.
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen The Maya Mexico Winter program concludes with a two day visit to beautiful Playa del Carmen. There, students observe and analyze the island’s renowned street-scene, discuss the complicated relationship between tourism and environmental sustainability, and share their final project/oral presentation. Students will have the opportunity to visit the beautiful beach, as well.
Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum
Osamu Tezuka is known as the godfather of manga who created iconic manga and anime characters, such as Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion. Explore the childhood home of Tezuka in Takarazuka in Osaka and learn about some of Tezuka’s iconic and obscure works that continue influencing manga and anime today.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Explore more than 500 buildings of a royal palace in Seoul. Gyeongbokgung was the main royal palace in Korea built in 1395 and used through 1592. Inside the walls, visit the National Palace Museum and the National Folk Museum while on the premises.
Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market Visit a street market that is one of the oldest and largest markets in South Korea. Try different types of Korean street food, such as mandu, gimbap, tteokbokki, Korean hot dogs, and hotteok while exploring some of the shops that sell textiles, crafts, kitchenware, souvenirs, and Korean medicinal items.
Nagoya Castle
Nagoya Castle We visit Nagoya Castle, which dates back over 400 years. During World War II, it was destroyed during bombing and has since undergone reconstruction and repair. Designated as a National Treasure, it features a pair of golden shachihoko (imaginary sea creatures with tiger-like heads) that sit atop of the tower.
Venice (independent)
Students may take an independent day trip to Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region. Once the capital of the maritime empire, the city is built on islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. Here the canals lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces offer an unparalleled experience whether walking alongside the canals or…
Reykjavik, Iceland
We will explore Iceland’s vibrant urban scene as well as its historical sites, such as Hallgrimskirkja (Hallgrim’s Church).
Viđimýri Church, Iceland
This turf church with a traditional bell gate was built in the medieval era, although the foundations of an earlier, 12th century church are just under the floorboards.