AUP student taking a photo of the Seine during Orientation.

Study Trip

Washington DC Study Trip

Monday, November 7, 2016 - 00:00 to Sunday, November 13, 2016 - 00:00

PO2031 World Politics
PO3052 Global Hotspots and Conflict Resolution
PO2091 US Presidential Elections

Travel to Washington DC during the US presidential elections on November 8 and visit differing think tanks, Congress, the State Department, and other places of political importance and interest for domestic US and international politics. This “House of Cards” study trip examines how the US makes foreign policy decisions.

Meet with Congressional staffers and politicians. Students also hear lectures at differing conservative, centrist, and left-liberal think-tanks that influence public and Congressional opinion.

Led by Prof. Hall Gardner

Cost: €1595
(includes round-trip air transportation, hotel accommodations with breakfast, on-site transportation, entrance fees, guided visits and lectures, professor’s trip costs, and VAT)

Last day to register/cancel: September 11
Late cancelation fee: €1595

Payment for study trips must be made no later than September 23 for the Fall 2016 semester.