Recently, it was announced that a group of Doane students will be visiting Europe next May. This project offers students an opportunity to learn about other cultures and places outside the classroom. They’ll get to explore and experience a completely different part of the world.
Some of the goals of trips like this are to learn about different lifestyles, customs and the people who live within them, as well as to allow students to compare their own culture with what they experience abroad.
The main destinations will be the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. Students will spend a couple of days in each destination, with activities programmed by the university, such as tours of cheese and chocolate factories, castles and museums, among other attractions and interesting places. Students will also have some free time to fully enjoy the experience.
The trip is scheduled to take place from May 19 to May 31, with an estimated cost of approximately $4,800. Doane students who have completed 60 credits may be eligible for a travel scholarship of up to $1,000, which will be applied to their final payment. Additionally, students who qualify for Pell Grants are also eligible to apply for the Gilman Scholarship. To secure a spot, a $100 deposit must be paid to the Business Office by Sept. 30.
Teachers hope that this type of trip will awaken a global traveler in students. This project will definitely encourage students to learn more about different countries and cultures and may even lead them to explore different parts of the world on their own.
