In May 2008, a group of 20 students toured the major cities of Switzerland with two CNU faculty members, one from the Department of Modern & Classical Languages & Literatures, one from the Department of Government. On their visits to cities, lakes, and Alpine landscapes, students examined the critical political, economic and cultural questions facing the country today, and discovered the traces of its fascinating past. The seminar's interdisciplinary approach encouraged students to develop substantial individual research projects out of their seminar experiences, in which they bridged their practical, lived experience with theoretical inquiry.

The seminar participants and faculty visiting the Bern Cathedral

(photos courtesy of Sam Stone)

 

Testimonials

Studying abroad was such an amazing experience and completely life-changing. Switzerland was absolutely beautiful and as a group we were so lucky with all of the opportunities we were given while there. It was wonderful to be exposed to a different culture and experience life their way. I am so glad that Switzerland was my first experience in Europe!

-Amber Brush, Class of 2010

Switzerland was my first experience in Europe and what a country to begin in! The cities we visited were full of beautiful sights, intriguing people, and delicious local cuisine that opened my eyes to a whole new world beyond the United States.

-Andrea Ferrer, Class of 2009

Switzerland was beautiful, liberating, and highly educational. I'll never forget standing on the Alps, looking down at the clouds, and truly understanding the feeling of 'standing on top of the world.'

-Taylor Sharp, Class of 2010

Studying abroad in Switzerland gave me the opportunity to witness the diversity of Swiss culture firsthand and experience real-world practice using my foreign language studies. As a country, Switzerland is both rich in history at the city level and simply breathtaking in the Alps and surrounding valleys.

-Sam Stone, Class of 2010