Trip Dates

Start: Wednesday,

April 30,

2025
End: Sunday, May

11,

2025

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 trip)

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Cost

Total cost: $2,750

program 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

• ; personal expenses and incidentals

• ; international mobile phone plan (required)
  Funding 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
  • • 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 below.

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  Eligibility Requirements

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

• April 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

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

Once your Study Abroad Application

is approved, start preparing for May with the following required steps.

Attend Mandatory Meetings

Attendance for all meetings is mandatory. Meeting dates are listed on the Dates & Deadlines calendar.

Make On-Time Payments

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Due dates: Installment deadlines are listed on the Dates & Deadlines calendar. 

Cost: The cost of the trip can be paid in five installment payments of $550.

Payment Instructions: You will receive an invoice with payment instructions via email.

Purchase an International Phone Plan

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Accepted forms of payment: Credit cards and checks are accepted.

How to Pay: Payments can be made in-person, over the phone, or online using the following instructions:

• In-Person: Credit card and check payments can be made in-person at the Continuing Education (CE) Student Support Office, Monday through Thursday, from 9am to 4pm. We strongly suggest that you call ahead to request an appointment for in-person payments. Go to building 77, office 159 (located "upstairs") for in-person payments. Do not go to the Cashier's Office.
• Phone: Credit card payments can be accepted over the phone by calling the CE Student Support line (850-473-7468), Monday through Thursday, from 9am to 4pm. 
• Online: Use the appropriate, unique link below to submit your payments. Each link is unique to your group and payment deadline, so be sure to click the correct link each time.
  • You will need to create a profile the first time you go in to make a payment. 

Payment questions: Contact the Continuing Education Student Support Office if you have payment questions (850-473-7468 or continuinged@uwf.edu). 

Payment Questions?

Continuing Education (CE) Student Support Office
Call: 850-473-7468
Email: continuinged@uwf.edu
On-Campus: Building 77, Room 159

Apply for Scholarships

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Foundation Scholarship: Students should apply 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 2025.

SGA Travel Grant: Each group will submit an application and presentation. Speak with your faculty leader for more information. 

Purchase an International Phone Plan

All participants must purchase an international plan and have their mobile data turned on for the duration of the trip. This is non-negotiable, as we must be able to contact you at all times.

Not sure where to start? There are many travel websites out there with resources to help you choose the right plan for your budget. Here is just one of those sites, but we suggest you also do your own research: https://clark.com/cell-phones/international-phone-plans/

NOTE: In 2023, a student had to replace a Cricket Wireless plan with a short-term Google phone plan. The former did not have service in Europe. 

Course Info

Financial Aid

Traveling to Europe

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Money

Tips for eating out (time, ordering, etc.)

Weather

Travel video

Clothes (pics)

Classwork expectations

“If you're with a big bank, check to see if they're part of any alliance where you can use ATMs fee free in other countries (for Bank of America, Deutsche Bank). Simply tell them what country you're going to and they can tell you if there's a fee-free alliance partner bank there.”
“You can also get fee-free ATM transactions abroad with most Capital One cards.”

Source: http://www.clarkhoward.com/handling-your-money-overseas (February 21, 2019)

1. What about my credit cards?
   If you have a new one with a chip (and you know the PIN), you will have no problem using it. For a magnetic stripe, our experience is they will take it at department stores and hotels, but not at restaurants.  In either case, notify the card issuer before you go or they may block the charge.  Note: the card issuer will convert euros to dollars, but at a fee.

When you shop for coffee or a snack (and basically any small amount of money) make sure you have cash. Many places (like bakeries or kiosks) either do not accept credit cards at all or only if you spend more than 20 Euros.

1. Do the people speak English?
   The vast majority of Germans speak very good English. Some immigrants to Germany do not.
2. Is it all schnitzel, pretzels and huge beers?
   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.

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