RWU Munich 2024 offers students the opportunity to visit Munich and the surrounding area during Winter Break. Students in both the professional schools and in SHAE will find the excursions and experiences directly linked and relevant to their studies in Bristol. Munich boasts several of the finest museums of German, classical art,
industry and culture. Nearby is the BMW factory, a WWII concentration camp, and a world leading soccer Team, Bayern-München. The cities of Nuremberg, Salzburg are a short train ride away. During our visit we will visit all of the these places and sites.
The trip includes visits to the BMW car manufacturer and production factory, a visit to the WWII Nazi War Crimes Memoriam, 3 castles in Nüremberg and Salzburg, a medieval prison, Dachau’s concentration camp, Neuschwanstein (the Disney World castle), and the Allianz soccer arena.
This course offers a comprehensive survey of the art and culture of Munich, Germany, from ancient times to the present day. Through visits to some of the city's most renowned museums and collections, including the combined Glyptothek and Antikensammlungen, the Pinakothek der Moderne, and excursions to historical sites,
students will explore the rich artistic heritage of Munich and its impact on European art history. The course also includes a field trip to Allianz Stadium, the BMW Museum, a visit to Salzburg, and a day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle and to Nuremberg.
Program Capacity: 10
Required Credits: 3
Open to All Majors
- No prerequisites
- Students should be in good academic and judicial standing
Application Deadline: October 18th
Courses Offered
LANG 179: Masterpieces of Munich
This course offers a comprehensive survey of the art and culture of Munich, Germany, from ancient times to the present day. Through visits to some of the city's most renowned museums and collections, including the combined Glyptothek and Antikensammlungen, the Pinakothek der Moderne, and excursions to historical sites, students will explore the rich artistic heritage of Munich and its impact on European art history. The course also includes a field trip to Allianz Stadium, the BMW Museum, a
visit to Salzburg, and a day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle.
Students will stay in a youth hostel with other RWU students at the Euro-youth-hotel for the duration of the trip
January 3, 2024 - January 14, 2024
Program Fee: $3,305
- Includes: housing, travel within Germany/Austria for programmed events, all entrance fees, all breakfasts, 10 meals
- Does Not include airfare and personal expenses
Payment Deadlines:
October 20, 2022: $500 NON-REFUNDABLE Deposit
November 30, 2022: Remaining Balance
Financial Aid and Scholarships
RWU students applying to RWU-sponsored short term study abroad programs are not eligible for financial aid, however, they may apply to one or both of the scholarships listed below. Students apply for the scholarship(s) at the same time they submit their application for a short-term program abroad. In order to be considered for the Global Engagement Scholarship, they must submit their application by stated program application deadline.
The Bridging the World Scholarship:
Scholarship awards based on academic merit only
Scholarships awards based on financial need and academic merit
Faculty Leader:
Professor Anthony Hollingsworth, Department Chairman and Professor of Foreign Languages and Classics
Office: GHH 112
Email:
ahollingsworth@rwu.edu
Health & Safety Abroad
Students should review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for complete information regarding the health concerns and vaccine recommendations specific to Munich. Students should also review the U.S. State Department’s consular information website for complete information on safety and security.
All information subject to change - Roger Williams University reserves the right to cancel any faculty-led program offered during the academic year for insufficient enrollment or for any other reason. These reasons may include safety and security concerns at the program location. Should it prove necessary to do so, the School will promptly notify all registrants.
