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Paris-Munich Winter

Dates

December 26, 2024 – January 6,  2025

Cost

$3,195 + airfare
Scholarships & Financial Aid

Subjects

Cuisine & Culture, English

Deadlines

Aug. 1: Apply Early & Save $100
Sept. 15: Regular Deadline 

Program Overview

The KIIS Paris-Munich program is an eleven-day program that begins in one of the most vibrant German cities, Munich, and ends in the City of Lights, Paris. Students spend the first five days in downtown Munich near most of its famous attractions, including the Viktualienmarkt. The second part of the program will be in Paris. Culinary places in both countries will allow students to see how they are an integral part of German and French society. Note: Students should be aware that some walking is required in this program.

Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in variable weather, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.

Language Requirement: None. All courses are taught in English. 

Accommodations: Hotel/Student Residence, 3-6 students per room

Orientation: Mandatory orientation on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Elizabethtown, KY. See Orientation for more information.

Courses

All courses are taught in English and are 3 credit hours. You may enroll in 1 course.

ENG 349 Topics: A Moveable Feast: Food, Culture & Travel Writing

Dr. Charlotte Rich 

Students will learn how to look at their exciting experiences in these legendary cities through a writer’s eye and transform them into memorable content. We’ll learn about the craft of travel writing and blogging, and we’ll engage in many hands-on activities and excursions that concern the food culture of these cities (markets, bakeries, restaurants) as well as other sites of historical and cultural interest. Students will write journal entries or blog posts, research and visit a chosen site and report to their classmates about it, and write a concluding reflection about their immersive European experiences.

IDST 350 Topics: Cuisine & Culture in Paris & Munich

Prof. David Dominé 

This interdisciplinary course will not only demonstrate how food is an integral part of France and Germany while showcasing their respective cultures, it will also contextualize American eating habits, gastronomic traditions, and the current trends that are shaping the food scene in the United States. Although readings, assignments, and research-centered projects will provide the framework for an integral portion of such a course, the bulk of student learning will arise from experiential knowledge gained from guided tours, hands-on activities, directed excursions, and site visits in the host countries.

All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in late January after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.

Program Excursions

Paris Activities

In Paris, we peruse local markets in the historic neighborhoods, take a literary stroll on the banks of the Seine, enjoy a group picnic, explore museums and discover the many landmarks of this beautiful city.

Munich Activities

From Munich's central Marienplatz, we explore the history of the city, visiting museums and sites of cultural interest to learn how history shaped the city's traditional and ethnic communities, and their foods and culture.

Fussen

An iconic symbol of Bavaria, Schloss Neuschwanstein once served as the inspiration for Walt Disney’s castle. A day trip from Munich, we explore the town of Füssen and the area surrounding the famous castle.

Viktualienmarkt

From its origins as a farmer's market, the Viktualienmarkt is today a daily market of gourmet and diverse fare and a popular gathering place. Students will complete a scavenger hunt as one of their assignments.

What's Included

Program Cost: $3,195 + airfare

Earn 3 Credit Hours

Group Flight (Optional)

Airport Transfers in Paris & Munich

Accommodations

Two Meals per Day

Groups Excursions & Transport

Security Evacuation Protection

Medical Insurance

Program Director & Faculty
on-site 24/7

To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for the cost of your textbooks & materials, passport fees ($165), one meal per day + personal expenses (approx. $500, or if you are an avid shopper, you may consider bringing additional funds), and any fees from your college/university.

Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.

Group Flight

Estimated Cost: $1,600 – $1,700

The Paris-Munich Winter program offers a group flight option where you can travel to your program location with other students and faculty. If you choose this option, KIIS will purchase a flight ticket on your behalf. The flight cost will be added to your final program fee on November 1. The group flight will depart from Cincinnati or Louisville.

If not selecting the group flight, you are responsible to purchase your own roundtrip airfare.

The flight to Munich is overnight arriving the following morning. On the return, the flight from Paris to the USA departs and arrives on the same day. Visit Flights and Passports & Visas for more information.

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Description

Dates

December 26, 2024 – January 6,  2025

Cost

$3,195 + airfare
Scholarships & Financial Aid

Subjects

Cuisine & Culture, English

Deadlines

Aug. 1: Apply Early & Save $100
Sept. 15: Regular Deadline 

Program Overview

The KIIS Paris-Munich program is an eleven-day program that begins in one of the most vibrant German cities, Munich, and ends in the City of Lights, Paris. Students spend the first five days in downtown Munich near most of its famous attractions, including the Viktualienmarkt. The second part of the program will be in Paris. Culinary places in both countries will allow students to see how they are an integral part of German and French society. Note: Students should be aware that some walking is required in this program.

Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in variable weather, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.

Language Requirement: None. All courses are taught in English. 

Accommodations: Hotel/Student Residence, 3-6 students per room

Orientation: Mandatory orientation on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Elizabethtown, KY. See Orientation for more information.

Courses

All courses are taught in English and are 3 credit hours. You may enroll in 1 course.

ENG 349 Topics: A Moveable Feast: Food, Culture & Travel Writing

Dr. Charlotte Rich 

Students will learn how to look at their exciting experiences in these legendary cities through a writer’s eye and transform them into memorable content. We’ll learn about the craft of travel writing and blogging, and we’ll engage in many hands-on activities and excursions that concern the food culture of these cities (markets, bakeries, restaurants) as well as other sites of historical and cultural interest. Students will write journal entries or blog posts, research and visit a chosen site and report to their classmates about it, and write a concluding reflection about their immersive European experiences.

IDST 350 Topics: Cuisine & Culture in Paris & Munich

Prof. David Dominé 

This interdisciplinary course will not only demonstrate how food is an integral part of France and Germany while showcasing their respective cultures, it will also contextualize American eating habits, gastronomic traditions, and the current trends that are shaping the food scene in the United States. Although readings, assignments, and research-centered projects will provide the framework for an integral portion of such a course, the bulk of student learning will arise from experiential knowledge gained from guided tours, hands-on activities, directed excursions, and site visits in the host countries.

All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in late January after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.

Program Excursions

Paris Activities

In Paris, we peruse local markets in the historic neighborhoods, take a literary stroll on the banks of the Seine, enjoy a group picnic, explore museums and discover the many landmarks of this beautiful city.

Munich Activities

From Munich's central Marienplatz, we explore the history of the city, visiting museums and sites of cultural interest to learn how history shaped the city's traditional and ethnic communities, and their foods and culture.

Fussen

An iconic symbol of Bavaria, Schloss Neuschwanstein once served as the inspiration for Walt Disney’s castle. A day trip from Munich, we explore the town of Füssen and the area surrounding the famous castle.

Viktualienmarkt

From its origins as a farmer's market, the Viktualienmarkt is today a daily market of gourmet and diverse fare and a popular gathering place. Students will complete a scavenger hunt as one of their assignments.

What's Included

Program Cost: $3,195 + airfare

Earn 3 Credit Hours

Group Flight (Optional)

Airport Transfers in Paris & Munich

Accommodations

Two Meals per Day

Groups Excursions & Transport

Security Evacuation Protection

Medical Insurance

Program Director & Faculty
on-site 24/7

To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for the cost of your textbooks & materials, passport fees ($165), one meal per day + personal expenses (approx. $500, or if you are an avid shopper, you may consider bringing additional funds), and any fees from your college/university.

Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.

Group Flight

Estimated Cost: $1,600 – $1,700

The Paris-Munich Winter program offers a group flight option where you can travel to your program location with other students and faculty. If you choose this option, KIIS will purchase a flight ticket on your behalf. The flight cost will be added to your final program fee on November 1. The group flight will depart from Cincinnati or Louisville.

If not selecting the group flight, you are responsible to purchase your own roundtrip airfare.

The flight to Munich is overnight arriving the following morning. On the return, the flight from Paris to the USA departs and arrives on the same day. Visit Flights and Passports & Visas for more information.

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