FACULTY-LED TRAVEL STUDY PARIS, FRANCE
HONORS STUDENTS
May 15–27, 2017
HONR 4150—Faculty-Led Travel Study: PARIS, FRANCE
Instructors: Gary Gershman, Kelly Concanon, Leanne Boucher, Dimitri Giarikos, Juliette Kitchens
Tel: (954) 262-8408 ~ E-mail: honors@nova.edu
This interdisciplinary honors travel course involves academic instruction and directed learning outside of the traditional classroom. The course enables students to explore important themes and issues in specific areas of knowledge related to our diverse and interdependent world. Students work in groups under leadership of faculty and will reflect their travel experiences through the examination of art, history, science, literature, psychology, and culture. Pre-requisite: honors students only.
Trip Information/Itinerary
(Schedule subject to change)
Click here to see trip flyer.
Sunday, May 14 |
Depart U.S.A. |
Monday, May 15 |
Arrive in Paris
- Airport pickup and drop-off at accommodations
- Health and Safety Orientation
- Free evening
|
Tuesday, May 16 |
- Bateaux Mouches river cruise
- Notre Dame (no towers) walking tour of Latin Quarter
- Welcome dinner
|
Wednesday, May 17 |
- Paris Sewer Tour
- Military Museum
|
Thursday, May 18 |
Free morning
- Musée du Vin Paris and tasting
|
Friday, May 19 |
- Louvre (guided tour)
- Free time for lunch
- Musée Rodin (unguided)
|
Saturday, May 20 |
Free Day |
Sunday, May 21 |
- Exploring Paris Through Architecture walking tour in the Marais
(14th through 18th century architecture)
|
Monday, May 22 |
Excursion: WWI sites
- Depart Paris via coach (guide will join group on bus)
- Aisne Oise Cemetery (guided) Douaumont Fort (guided)
- Douaumont Ossuary Memorial (guided)
*Night in Verdun area |
Tuesday, May 23 |
Excursion
- Depart Verdun, travel to Reims Visit Champagne cave
- Reims Cathedral (guided) Return to Paris
|
Wednesday, May 24 |
Organized Day Trips out of Paris (led by faculty) |
Thursday, May 25 |
Free morning
- Walking tour of Montmartre
|
Friday, May 26 |
Free Day Farewell dinner |
Saturday, May 27 |
Depart Paris |
Application Procedures
- Submit the following documents by March 1, 2017 to Dr. Alejandra Parra (aleparra@nova.edu) at the Office of International Affairs (Horvitz Administration Building, Second Floor)
- Pay your deposit by March 1, 2017 HERE. (Please make sure to print Payment Confirmation for your records). If you want to use different method of payment, please contact Dr. Alejandra Parra at aleparra@nova.edu or (954) 262-7240.
- Pay your remaining balance by March 30, 2017 HERE. (Please make sure to print Payment Confirmation for your records). If you want to use different method of payment, please contact Dr. Alejandra Parra at aleparra@nova.edu or (954) 262-7240.
- Register for Summer 2017 course: HONR 4150