Trip Dates

Start: Wednesday, May 1April 30, 20242025
End: Sunday, May 1211, 20242025

Destinations

Immerse yourself in cultural activities and company site visits in three countries in just 10 days! Destinations are subject to change during planning phase.

• Mannheim, Germany (main location)
• Lucerne, Switzerland (two nights)
• Strasbourg, France (day visittrip)

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& Strasbourg

Cost

Total cost: $2,750 program fee + course tuitionprogram fee (plus the cost of tuition for your course)

• Program fee includes: airfare, hotel accommodations, local transportation, excursions, cultural activities, mandatory international health insurance fees, welcome reception, and farewell dinner.
  • Program fee payments are nonrefundable. 
• Program fee does not include: course tuition (AOTR course: $702, MBA: $1,369.50); meals (appx $250); personal expenses and incidentals (appx $250, depending on your personal activities and purchases); international mobile phone plan (required)
  • Course tuition is paid separately after you register for the appropriate summer 2025 course. Your advisor will assist you with the registration process.

Funding Opportunities: See the Apply for Scholarships section belowFunding Opportunity: Students may qualify for the UWF Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship to reduce out-of-pocket costs. More information about this funding opportunity will be sent to approved applicants by International Affairs in spring 2024.

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Eligibility Requirements

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Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for this opportunity:

Course registration is dependent upon the status of your Study Abroad Application and compliance with Study Abroad Health Insurance requirements.

Flights

We will depart and return to Pensacola Regional Airport. All participants will travel as a group on the same roundtrip flights. 

• If you do not live locally, please make arrangements to be in Pensacola at least 24 hours before departure on May 1stApril 30th. Exceptions will not be made.

Airline ticket purchases are dependent upon information obtained in your Study Abroad Application and valid passport. Make sure you have both of these items by the deadlines listed in the Dates & Deadlines calendar.

Lodging

Hotel: Premier Inn Mannheim City Centre Hotel (tentative)

Rooming: Double-occupancy rooms. Students will be paired based on sex and enrollment (ex: two MBA males in one room). You are encouraged to select your roommate.

Submit a Study Abroad Application

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To get started, complete a UWF Faculty-Led Study Abroad Application.   Applications are due by November 17, 2023.December 6 (date subject to change). 

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If the button doesn't work, or if you have questions about the application, see Completing the UWF Faculty-Led Study Abroad Application >>

Approval Process

Once submitted, your Faculty-Led Study Abroad Application must pass through the following reviews before official approval will be given:

1. International Affairs (initial) - International Affairs reviews your overall application to ensure you meet UWF study abroad requirements
2. COB Faculty leader - Dr. Morgan (AOTR) or Dr. Hawkins (MBA) reviews your application to ensure you meet COB eligibility requirements for study abroad
3. International Affairs (final) - International Affairs completes full review of your application and confirms your approval

Unfortunately, no.

No. You will complete a portion of the class during the trip. The other portion will be completed after via Zoom sessions and online deliverables.

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Please direct questions related to using military benefits to the Military & Veterans Resource Center (MVRC). 

Please direct questions related to using student loans, scholarships, grants, and any other form of financial aid to your Financial Aid Counselor. 

Yes. The University of West Florida requires that all UWF students and programs going abroad have Study Abroad Insurance coverage. 

Insurance costs are included in the cost of the trip.

See Getting Insurance for Study Abroad for more information, 

Yes.  If you do not currently have a passport, we urge you to start the passport application process ASAP.  You will need it well before the trip begins for things like airline tickets and travel insurance.

According to the State Department, current wait times are as follows (as of 10/12/23):

• Routine processing: 8 to 11 weeks
• Expedite processing (for an additional $60): 5 to 7 weeks

A visa is not required for U.S. citizens. 

If you have a recent iPhone or Droid phone, yes.

You will need an adapter. We love the OREI Grounded Universal 2-in-1 plugs (about $7 at Amazon)

Yes. All participants must purchase an international plan and have their mobile data turned on for the duration of the trip. 

Wi-fi is free at most hotels, but a bit less common at German restaurants and other businesses. 

Some of these products have 110-220V Worldwide Voltage capability. Check yours.

1. Best: at a bank ATM in Europe (we will show you a couple). 
2. Not as good: from your institution, before you leave.
3. Bad: at an airport or a big ATM sign.

https://clark.com/travel/handling-your-money-overseas/ (October 26, 2023)

1. Determine whether you have/can get a "no foreign exchange fee" card. Most major card issuers have them, even some credit unions, but your card may include a 2 or 3 percent fee for every transaction.
2. Notify your issuer that you are traveling abroad a couple of days before departure.
3. If the retailer gives you a choice, pay in EUROS (the dollar option is often a bad exchange rate).
4. For more, see our source: https://clark.com/travel/handling-your-money-oversea/ (October 26, 2023)

No, food in Germany can be very healthy (salads are very popular), or very American (our fast food chains) or very traditional German. Gyros (called doner), kebab, pizza and other Italian dishes are also very popular. Since Germans love, and have, great bread, we will share the takeaway sandwich approach for inexpensive eating.

For beverages, some areas are wine producing and local products are always popular. Bottled water and soft drinks are common, and you can get most conveniently (and reasonably priced) at local supermarkets or convenience stores (drug stores) such as Rossmann, Müller, or dm. Soft drinks at kiosks and in bakeries are usually over-priced. Also: when you order a drink in restaurant, there are no refills.

Leaving a lot of food on your plate is considered somewhat impolite

You can get medication against common cold symptoms, headaches, toothaches, and digestive problems etc. at pharmacies over the counter (they are everywhere, but expensive so bring ibuprofen/aspirin type products if you know will use them).

For more serious health problems, you will need to see a doctor. UWF Study Abroad Services has spent a lot of time researching insurance programs to make this easy.

Public Restrooms are not free, costing anywhere from 30 cents up to 1 Euro (in cash, of course). If they are clean, we don’t mind!

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This section is still under construction.

Plan to bring versatile clothing that is lightweight, easy to layer, professional, and comfortable. 

Do Bring...

• Tours: business casual attire is appropriate
• Final dinner in castle: business professional attire is appropriate

Maybe Bring

• Leggings: there are mixed opinions on whether leggings are common attire for women

Don't Bring

• Avoid tT-shirts with weird, political, funny, etc. slogans/pictures

We will share pictures, from previous trips, to help you stay on the nicer side of casual.