Travel Courses
Travel/Study Experience in Scotland
Dr. Margaret Wade, Dean of Math, Science & Kinesiology at Midland College, will lead
an exciting travel course. The continuing education course, emphasizing archaeology,
biology and culture of Scotland, will be offered May 29-June 6, 2018.
This course will expose participants to the rich biological and historical environment
of Scotland and introduce them to the culture of the area. Participants will compare
and contrast biological, historical and cultural aspects of Scotland with those of
Texas.
Once in Scotland, the trip will include guided tours of Edinburgh Castle and Palace, Holyrood Palace or Rosalyn Chapel, Holy Island, Stirling Castle, William Wallace Monument, Helensburgh, the Isle of Iona, the Oban Whiskey Distillery and St. Andrews.
Dr. Wade has also planned the trip so that there is some time for participants to explore various sites on their own.
Lodging accommodations are covered in the course fee and will include hotels as well as bed and breakfast inns.
Estimated Total Number of Travelers: 22
Estimated Program Cost per Traveler:
Cost: $2800/person based on double occupancy (add $500 for a single supplement)
- $500 deposit due upon registration
- 50% balance 90 days before the trip (February 29, 2018)
- Final balance due 30 days before the trip (April 29, 2018)
Included:
All lodging, private ground transport, ferry tour to Iona, private tour leader for the duration of the trip (Dr. Wade), all entry fees, local tour guides, and breakfasts.
Not Included:
Flights to and from Edinburgh, lunches, dinners, tips for service providers (drivers, guides, maids, waiters). Travel Insurance optional for an extra fee.
Additional Requirements:
Have each student/participant complete and sign a Domestic and International Travel Course Waiver and Agreement Form. Signed forms should be kept in Division Office of Sponsoring Division for a minimum of one year following the program's stop date.
Travel Course Waiver and Agreement Form (pdf)
Have each student/participant complete and sign a MC Travel Course Information Form. Information forms should be kept by the course leader for the duration of the travel course.
Travel Course Information Form (pdf)
Questions? contact
Dr. Margaret Wade
(432) 685-4615
mwade@midland.edu
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Travel/Study Experience in Berlin, Prague & Vienna
This travel/study experience will expose individuals to several different European cultures - German, Austrian and Czech - their food, language, history. They can also share their experience with others, knowing that each one will have a different perspective, thus enriching their experience. Working with a group, making new connections and relationships, and also learning how a group can work effectively.
Berlin
While Berlin was divided, Eastern and Western sections maintained separate opera houses and other institutions. Now the united city offers two of everything, and is known as a hub of European innovation, an historical and dynamic city.
Prague
Left virtually untouched by World War II bombing, Prague is one of Europe's most beautiful cities as you'll see during your tour visiting ancient castles and graceful bridges, and wandering medieval Old Town where you can enjoy street performers in the main square.
Vienna
Discover the glory of the former Imperial capital, as you explore the Baroque facades and lively squares, the palaces and opera houses of this musical city in which Beethoven, Strauss and Mozart once composed.
AND...
Your European travel/study experience will include visits to the communities of Dresden, Terezin/Thereseinstadt and Brno.
Estimated Program Cost per Traveler:
$4156.00 per person
$500 deposit due upon registration.
To register, contact one of the following trip sponsors:
Katherine Allen (Modern Languages, Speech)
(432) 685-6409
kallen@midland.edu
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