THE
PROGRAM -
July 7- August 7, 2008
The tenth annual ASU Summer
Program in Romania and Central Europe is a four-week session at the Babes-Bolyai
University in Cluj-Napoca, followed by a week-long cultural
trip. This program is designed to give participants a
comprehensive view of the rich and unique cultural history of
Pre/Post Communist Central Eastern Europe. It combines
features of a traditional study abroad program and
excursions, with emphasis on language, history, politics and
cultural studies. The classroom work is complemented by
an intensive program of guided visits to museums, historical
sites, and other outstanding centers of Central Eastern European
cultural heritage and by a one-week cultural trip to the
capitals of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire.
LIVING
ACCOMMODATIONS
While in Romania, housing is based on double
occupancy in traditional dormitory rooms with private
bathrooms. During excursions abroad, students will be
housed in student dormitories or hostels. LOCATION
THE BLACK SEA: Travel to the historical town of Constanta, a feminine replica of Constantinople, to partake in a city tour, visit the mosques, and see Ovid's statue. Stay overnight in Mamaia, one of the Romanian Black Sea resorts.
TRANSYLVANIA: The capital city of Transylvania,
Cluj-Napoca, where the ASU program is located, is a
multi-ethnic, multi-cultural city of about 400,000.
Situated in the northwestern part of Romania, Cluj is built on
the site of a Roman castrum, half-way between Bucharest, the
capital city of Romania, and Budapest, the capital city of
Hungary. It holds Gothic and Byzantine style churches,
nearby monasteries, and an old downtown area, with medieval,
Baroque and turn of the century buildings. In addition
to Cluj, the program will include visits to other cities of
Transylvania, such as Sighisoara (the birthplace of Dracula)
and Bran, to visit Dracula's castle. Also included is a
two-day stay in Bucharest, the capital of Romania, to visit
Ceausescu's People's Palace, currently housing the Romanian Parliament, and numerous museums and cultural sites. |
COST OF THE
PROGRAM
The cost of $2,750 (subject to possible change)
includes: housing, meals, and organized cultural travel.
Not included: tuition, fees, and airfare (approx. $900 airfare).
Travel scholarships for this program are available through the Jewish Studies Program at A.S.U.
ELIGIBILITY
The program is opened to qualified
students interested in Romanian language and the culture and
politics of Central Eastern Europe who desire to study, travel
and experience different customs, foods, and ways of
life. Students from other US universities are
encouraged to apply. Students signing up for the program
do not need to take Romanian language courses.
Applications are currently accepted through May 15, 2008. |
CULTURAL TRAVEL IN EAST - CENTRAL EUROPE
An essential part
of the academic program, the cultural trip will include guided
visits to the former capitals of the Austro-Hungarian empire:
BUDAPEST, sightseeing tour of the Hungarian capital, the Buda and Pesta sides, along the Danube River, the old Synagogue, and traditional dinner for two nights.
VIENNA, sightseeing and visit to Schoenbrun Castle,summer residence of the Hapsburg royal family, as well as dining in the Grinzing, the traditional Viennese
woods made famous by Johann Strauss' music.
PRAGUE, a visit of the city, with sight-seeing/walking tours of the Old Town Square,
Mala Strana (The Little Quarter), Charles Bridge, the Hrad, etc.
BRATISLAVA, sight-seeing tour of the new Slovak Capital, including the Old City and the more recent Stalinist Quarters.
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