Drinking is such a big part of American culture. On average, a single American consumes 774 servings of alcohol each year, according to the National Institute of Health. Why is drinking in America so different compared to drinking in other countries? In Salzburg, Austria, I will be studying the History […]
Walking Tour of Athens Our day included a walking tour through the Pláka, or the old historic neighborhood of Athens, near the Acropolis, this labyrinth of streets showcases neoclassical architecture and is known as the “Neighborhood of the Gods.” Panathenaic Stadium, the only stadium in the world built entirely of […]
Stay tuned for details on our Prague trip in the fall of 2018. In Prague students take two courses offered by the Mount professor in addition to the Czech history course, and Czech life and culture course. Students may choose a brief immersion into Czech during the opening weeks of […]
Socrates famously said, “Wisdom begins in wonder.” A group of 21 Mounties, led by Professors Caitlin Faas and Carol Hinds, will spend much time in wonderment and pondering the words of Socrates, Plato and other Greek philosophers over the next 12 days as they participate in an intercultural studies tour […]
Every other summer the Mount sends students on a five-week summer study program in the birthplace of Mozart – Salzburg, Austria. Classes are held at the beautiful campus of the American International School where days are filled studying European history and culture, and evenings and weekends are spent experiencing the […]