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Student Learning Trips

Travel embedded in coursework adds a dimension of learning that the classroom alone cannot provide. Faculty-led student learning experiences embody the “family atmosphere” and faculty-student mentoring so frequently identified with Heidelberg University. These trips provide an environment for students to experience growth.

Last year 235 students traveled with faculty and/or staff members on 14 short trips, to destinations from the Mississippi Delta and the American Southwest to Ireland, Greece and Turkey. This year’s trips are just as exciting and offer amazing opportunities. Get out there and make some memories.

2012-2013 Trips

Mexico trip girl on shouldersTravel with coursework

  • Mississippi Delta — Oct. 20-23
    MUS 211 Journey of the Blues — Tom Newcomb

    To understand context, history of blues music. Cost: $255

  • Chicago — Nov. 16-18
    ANT 347 Cities and Society — John Bing

    To experience urban life and culture. Cost: $500

  • Washington, DC — Feb. 20-24
    POL 240 African Politics — John Bing

    To participate in the Model African Union. Cost: $300

  • New Mexico & Texas — Spring break
    GEO 305 Regional Field GEO — Amy Berger

    To observe, experience and make presentations in a geo-graphic area dissimilar to OH. Cost: $950

  • San Francisco — Apr. 19-23
    POL 361/362 Model UN — Marc O’Reilly

    To participate in a Model United Nations conference. Cost: $500
    See a video by Katie Pierce about Model UN

  • Texas/Mex. Border — June 15-22
    NDI 345 Service Learning on US Mex Border — Cynthia Lepeley

    To participate in an immersion experience in a Mexican immigrant community while volunteering for their children’s program. Cost: $150 plus airfare

Travel with organizations/activities

  • Group of German students in ChicagoChicago — Oct. 6-8
    Athletic Trainers — Trevor Bates

    To be part of the Chicago Marathon Medical Volunteers. No cost.

  • Chicago — Nov. 30-Dec. 1
    German majors/minors — Christine Maiberger

    To attend Christkindl Market and experience German culture. Cost: $75

  • Ohio colleges (Muskingum, Marietta, OSU, BGSU) — various
    Heidelberg Forensic Team — Dan Higgins

    To compete in Forensic tournaments at Ohio colleges. No cost.

  • St. Louis, MO — March 13-16
    Heidelberg Forensic Team — Dan Higgins

    Qualified students will compete at national Pi Kappa Delta tournament. No cost

  • Columbus — Feb. 7-9
    Ohio Collegiate Music Educators Assn (OCMEA) — Paul Mayhew

    To attend annual convention of Ohio Music Educators Association. Cost: $140

  • Students on the Reef TrailSandusky, OH — Feb. 21-23
    Middle School Education Conf. — Karen Jones

    To attend annual conference of Middle School Educators. Cost: $75-475

  • Midwest cities — May 13-18
    Heidelberg Concert Choir — Greg Ramsdell

    To perform with Concert Choir in churches and schools in Midwest. Cost: $300

Travel to present research

  • Chicago — May 2-4
    Midwest Psychological Association — Ginny Gregg

    To present research and experience a professional meeting. Cost: $700