AMSTERDAM & PARIS
Great Art Centers

Explore some of the greatest museums and art centers of Europe.

 

Anticipated Learning Outcomes

This program will provide students with a better understanding of major achievements of visual arts and how they work within the global historical framework. The course will also acquaint students with basic terminology of art history along with common problems and methods of analyzing and interpreting individual works of art. Students will learn how to think critically about what they see and will gain new insights into art's central and proactive role in the articulation of culture.

 

Eligibility

The Program Leaders may determine other eligibility requirements, but at a minimum, all applicants need to meet these requirements:

• Current WKU student eligible to register for WKU courses.
• Permission of instructor(s).
• Good academic standing (Undergraduate Catalog p.27; Graduate Catalog p.30).
• 18 years of age or older at time of departure (parent/guardian permission for anyone under 18 at time of departure).
• Possess passport valid for at least six (6) months after FLSA return date.
• No current disciplinary sanctions as verified by Judicial Affairs.
• Full payment prior to departure.
• Completion of all pre-departure orientation.
• Complete the Study Abroad & Global Learning application process on TopNet prior to being registered in this course. We suggest you start this application process immediately and respond to all emails promptly.

Program Package

Includes

• 3-credit hour tuition ($1,062 estimated value for resident undergraduates)
• Accommodations
• Train fare from Paris to Amsterdam (TBD)
• Group excursions
• International medical insurance 

Not included in program fee

• Airfare to Amsterdam (program starting location)
• Ground transportation from Amsterdam airport to hotel (information will be provided)
• Meals
• Tips and personal spending money
• Transportation from home to the U.S. departure airport /return from airport to your home

Final program fee subject to change due to travel arrangements.

Logistical Considerations

• International travel requires all participants to have a valid passport. If you don't have a passport, get one immediately.
• Some days of the program have considerable walking. Bring proper footwear.
• Independent travel (separate from the group) will be closely monitored and may require instructor's permission.
• You must arrive at hotel by appointed day and time.
• This program has a 3 or 6 credit option.  Program costs cover only the 3 credit option.  If students wish to participate in the 6 credit option there is an additional charge of $553. 

 

Funding Options 

• DELO Faculty-led Study Abroad Award
• Honors Travel Abroad Grant (up to $500)  (as appropriate)
• WKU Worldtopper Scholarship (apply on topnet)
• Check with your major department for additional available scholarships

You should contact Student Financial Assistance to determine your funding options if needed.  You will need to provide the course number, name, your name and 800#, and the course fee as stated above, in the email you send to financial aid.

 

Planned Itinerary*

June 2	Depart Nashville for Amsterdam ^
June 3	Arrive in Amsterdam. Van Gogh Museum during afternoon.
June 4	Amsterdam Museum, Nieuwe Kerk, Royal Palace
June 5	Rembrandthuis. Museum Amstelkring, Walking Tour of Canal Houses
June 6	Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum
June 7	Day trip to Haarlem, Franshalsmuseum, Walking tour of Hofjes, Windmill de Adriaan
June 8	Individual study
June 9	Travel to Paris
June 10	Louvre Museum
June 11	Sainte-Chapelle, Pantheon, Luxembourg Gardens, Eiffel Tower
June 12	Orangerie, Museé d'Orsay, Musée Rodin, Les Invalides
June 13	Musée Marmattan, Musée d'Art-Moderne
June 14	Day trip to Versailles
June 15	Pompidou Center, Musée Carnavalet, Walking Tour of Hôtels Particuliers in Le Marais
June 16	Individual study
June 17	Program Ends ^

* subject to change

^ Participants responsible for own airfare and must arrive at hotel in Amsterdam by time designated by program leaders.

 

Contact us to learn more.