Academic Travel Abroad

Academic Travel Abroad culminates in an 11- or 12-day immersive experience that offers a student-centered, firsthand look at the history, arts and cultural identity of the country or countries on the itinerary. This adventure includes both an academic course and experiential travel, allowing students, faculty/staff, alumni, and travel companions the opportunity to trace the history of healing arts while also gaining insight into diverse worldviews and perspectives. The itinerary includes a variety of historical, cultural, social and medical excursions, and provides ample free days for self-directed learning and exploration. Many of our ATA travelers return for subsequent trips because of these unique and memorable experiences. Since the program’s inception in 1999, destinations have included Austria, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Scotland, Spain and Switzerland.

Current offerings include a collaborative December trip that is available to students at Clarkson College, Nebraska Methodist College and Bryan College of Health Sciences, as well as a May trip specific to the Clarkson College community. Students have the opportunity to earn course credit which helps them fulfill graduation requirements in their program of study.

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Upcoming ATA Trip: Greece

Dates: December 10–20, 2023

Itinerary Highlights

Your 11-day academic travel includes:

  • Round-trip air and land transportation.
  • Three- and four-star, double-occupancy hotel accommodations.
  • Exclusive deluxe motor coach, tour manager, faculty escorts and local guides.
  • Full breakfasts daily and special dinners.
  • Admission and passes to all activities on the itinerary.
  • Full insurance protection.
  • Tour historic Athens, with an up-close visit to the Parthenon and Acropolis.
  • Dine on Greek cuisine overlooking the Parthenon.
  • Discover the secrets of the Ancient Agora of Athens.
  • Explore the site where the Olympic Games originated.
  • Encounter the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi, the most famous oracle of the ancient world.
  • Explore Crete, one of Greece's many islands.
  • Learn about Greek culture, taste the local food and wine, and enjoy free time to explore on your own.
  • Glimpse how medicine was practiced in ancient times as well as in Greece today.

Download the trip itinerary
Contact Rachel Pfeifer at PfeiferRachel@clarksoncollege.edu for more information.

Upcoming ATA Trip: Croatia and Northern Italy - Spring 2024

Dates: April 28–May 8, 2024

Itinerary Highlights

Your 11-day academic travel includes:

  • Round-trip air and land transportation.
  • Three- and four-star, double-occupancy hotel accommodations.
  • Exclusive deluxe motor coach, tour manager, faculty escorts and local guides.
  • Full breakfasts daily and special dinners.
  • Admission and passes to all activities on the itinerary.
  • Full insurance protection.
  • Tour historic Dubrovnik and walk along its iconic City Wall.
  • Explore villages and towns on the Dalmatian Coast, with views of palaces, towers, and turrets.
  • Travel by land, boat, and train through the terraced lakes and cascading waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes National Park.
  • Discover the fascinating island of Venice, Italy’s “Floating City”.
  • Ride a ferry to Murano, a cluster of Italian islands connected by bridges.
  • Learn about the amazing architecture, delicious food, and varied history of the Adriatic Coast.
  • Observe unique cultural healthcare practices at a specialty medical visit.
  • Enjoy two free days in Croatia and Venice to explore on your own.

Contact Rachel Pfeifer at PfeiferRachel@clarksoncollege.edu for more information.

Contact

Rachel Pfeifer
Academic Travel ＆ Mission Administrator
PH 402.552.3104   TF 800.647.5500
PfeiferRachel@clarksoncollege.edu