Footsteps In The Modern World
Program Overview
This epic summer journey traces the past 500 years of modern history as we travel through Rome, Florence, Paris, Switzerland, and Munich. From philosophers to revolutionaries, from soldiers to spies—we follow in the footsteps of the people who shaped our world. We begin our journey of Western civilization in the ‘Eternal City’: Rome. With visits to the Colosseum and the ruins of the Forum, we wan...
This epic summer journey traces the past 500 years of modern history as we travel through Rome, Florence, Paris, Switzerland, and Munich. From philosophers to revolutionaries, from soldiers to spies—we follow in the footsteps of the people who shaped our world. We begin our journey of Western civilization in the ‘Eternal City’: Rome. With visits to the Colosseum and the ruins of the Forum, we wander through time and discuss the foundations of the West. in Florence, we grapple with the events and ideas of the Reformation, the ravages of the Black Plague, and the glorification of human ingenuity and creativity. As you wander through the world-famous Uffizi, Il Duomo, and the Accademia, we have a chance to revel in the potential of the human spirit. In Paris, we debate the nature of humanity...
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- Summer
- Art History
- History
- Social Sciences
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
Updated Mar 25, 2026
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Locations
- Paris, France
- Munich, Germany
- Florence, Italy
- Rome, Italy
Fields & Subjects
- Art History
- History
- Social Sciences
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered: 2027
- Terms Available: Summer
- Duration: Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language: English
- Education: High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- Education: High School Junior (3rd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
- Other
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Transcript
Age Requirement
14-17
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