The Grand Tour: Art and Gardens
Gain appreciation for the art, literature, history, politics, economics, religion, and topography that shaped the art and gardens of The Grand Tour sites. Influenced by the experiences and legacy of visitors to Italy and France over the centuries, students will write travelogues inspired by their own Grand Tour.
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For this study abroad it is very important that you keep up with your journals throughout the trip. Journals are not only a requirement for the course, but they also will help you reflect on your trip later in life. You would be surprised about how many experiences you can forget in even a short […]
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When packing to go abroad, you should try to pack as light as possible. Of course, pack things that are essential to you every day, but you should try to leave out things that you may only use once or twice the entire trip. For first time travelers, like I was, it is difficult to […]
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A piece of advice that I would give to those who do this study abroad in the future is to try to really get to know the other people attending. It is a great opportunity to make new life long friends and memories that you all will never forget. Since I am a horticulture major […]
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I am so thankful to have chosen a program that allowed me to see many wonders of the world. “Arts and Gardens: The Grand Tour” took me through 10 cities over 6 countries in 20 days. Though the travel was strenuous, it was so worth it! We began our journey by exploring the ruins of […]
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Traveling to Ireland was an incredible experience. My family is originally from Ireland so it was a dream to visit the area. Celtic culture is an incredible thing. We learned all about the history of Ireland and the evolution of Celtic culture and religion. I even went on a hike where we saw an old, […]
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I was very excited to begin my study abroad. I did not feel very nervous, because I had no idea what to expect since it was my first time traveling internationally. It was a little intimidating when I first arrived in Italy to order food since I knew only about two words in Italian. It […]
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Studying abroad is an experience that everybody should have; however, the financial burden is a hard obstacle to overcome for many. All students should recognize that there are several resources that can help us avoid or alleviate debt and reach our career goals. I have a goal to not be struck down by loans. I […]
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A soon as I knew I was going on the Arts and Gardens Tour of Europe, I knew I had to take one of my free days to explore Edinburgh, Scotland to see all of the Harry Potter landmarks, especially after being in London and seeing local spots used for filming. I started my day […]
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Throughout my trip through Europe for three weeks, I struggled with relating to and staying interested in the art. I never saw any African culture or any black faces in any of the art. Don’t get me wrong, the paintings were marvelous and beautiful, but I still desired that representation. I just wanted to see […]
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Uber is always the go-to method of public transportation here in the United States. In Athens, Uber is pretty much the only way to get from place to place directly, just short of the buses. As if navigating a new city is not hard enough, it adds a new twist when you cannot speak the […]