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Travel Abroad
For over 20 years West Lutheran High School has offered a 2-week European educational experience. This experience is offered to parents, students, teachers, and past alumni alike as it takes you to selected countries of Europe.  Along the way the fun educational content that is experienced includes the plethora of sounds, tastes, sights, and smells of the different European cultures in a 2-week whirlwind tour. Anywhere from England to France to Italy to Greece, The West Lutheran European trips are essentially a classroom on the move that helps enhance the educational journey well beyond your 4 years of high school at West Lutheran. 

You can sign up on the ACIS website under the Paths of Civilization
Group ID: 54994
Code: 603 POC MSP

LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Paths of Civilization: 
  • The Roman Empire unearthed from its ruins
  • Classical architecture as linked to neo-classic London, Paris, and the Vatican
  • The birthplace of Western civilization on Greek soil

European Trip Frequently Asked Questions

1.     Who's in charge of the trip?  The trip is led by the world-renown travel company ACIS & Mr. Merl Meitner whom has vast experience in the area of world travel.
 
2.     When is the trip offered? The trip takes place the spring of even years (2010, 2012, 2014, etc.), leaving the week after graduation.
 
3.     What are the accommodations? Minimum 4-star accommodations in all the places the group stays.
 
4.     What is the cost of the trip? The cost depends on the tour taken. Past trips have been in the range of $5,000-$6,000.
 
5.     What is all included with the cost of the trip? Airfare, hotels, transportation (bus/train/cruise ship), 2 meals per day, and most major sights and walking tours.  

6.     Can I get academic credit? Yes, a 0.5 social studies credit is earned through the extensive keeping of a detailed journal which is then handed in to the group leader at the the end of the trip.

7.     What about security?  ACIS has a 24-hour global support network in case of any emergency.

8.     Is there insurance? Yes, there's a basic protection plan which provides medical coverage and insurance.

9.     Do we have a guide through the entire trip? Yes, ACIS provides the service of a tour manager. This is a highly trained, multilingual guide, educator, and travel expert who provides educational commentary and activities in addition to managing the travel logistics.
                                                 
                           
 Big Ben Clock Tower                Eiffel Tower                     The Acropolis, Greece
 
Testimonials from Past Students & Teachers 

"The Europe trip has enhance my teaching of Western Civilization and changed my ministry forever." - Mr. Veach ('08)

"My Europe experience only makes me want to do the trip again." - Matt Meitner ('02,'04,'06)

"Europe was fun in experiencing the different cultures in different countries." - Olivia Smith ('08)

        
        
Bay of Naples                     Greek Isles                             London Underground

"Being in Europe with my classmates and close friends was the most fun thing I've ever done. The times and memories we shared together will last a lifetime." - Aaron Johnson ('08)

"It was great to see western civilization that I learned in school in real life." - Amanda Johnson ('08)

" I would so love to come back one day, it was such an awesome experience." - Julie Martin ('02)


                   
Trevi Fountain, Rome              Delphi, Greece                   Pompeii, Italy

"Europe was a really fun experience. It was great to go around and see all the sights." - Taylor Funk ('08)

"Europe was a great time and I learned a lot from the experience. My favorite part was seeing the colleseum but everything was AWESOME!" - Anthony Schendel ('08)

"Keep your passport secure at all times." - Alex Harker ('08)

                  
Notre Dame, Paris            Sorrento, Italy                          English Palace Guards

"Our English tour manager was amazing." - Nik Schultz ('02)

"It's a trip I still remember as if it were yesterday." - Peter Grubbs ('94)


                    

Venice, Italy                        Salzburg, Austria                    Vienna, Austria



           
Tower Bridge, London           Amalfi Coast, Italy                 Capri, Italy



                  
Palace of Vesailles           Wimbledon Center Court           Spanish steps in Rome