Get ready for fun and learning in TWO countries!

Each morning after breakfast you will gather as a group to embark on the day’s journey together. It is important to look to Professor Mossberg and Jordan for itinerary specifics and departure times each day, and to be where you are supposed to be 5 minutes before departure.

The below itinerary accompanies the syllabus you are given by Professor Mossberg and includes specific reservations or tickets included in your program. Activities are planned for each day, and your syllabus will have more details.

Within the daily itinerary keep in mind that breakfast will be provided daily, as will a welcome and a farewell dinner, and tea at the British Museum. All other meals are your responsibility.

 

Friday, July 3
Arrive to London Heathrow airport by 1PM to take advantage of the group airport transfer to student accommodations. You will meet Jordan Randall, your onsite program coordinator, at the airport! Look for a sign that says CISabroad – Oregon University, and a bright smile! After check-in Jordan and Professor Mossberg will give an onsite orientation to review important health and safety information, program expectations and the itinerary. A group welcome dinner is planned for 5:30PM at The Rising Sun Pub.

IMPORTANT NOTE for those with allergies: Due to allergen laws in the U.K. guests with food allergies are required to consult the menu’s allergen information prior to ordering. The restaurant staff are not legally able to suggest meals. Please see the menu here and allergen information here.

Saturday, July 4
Breakfast is at 8:30AM for your group followed by a class meeting in the cinema room at 9AM.

Today you will visit Osterley Park!

Sunday, July 5
Breakfast is at 8:30AM for your group followed by a class meeting in the cinema room at 9AM.

First thing this morning, you will spend time at the Victoria & Albert Museum and Hyde Park

At 1PM everyone is to meet at the British Museum and at 3PM you will enjoy tea together at the British Museum’s Great Court Restaurant.

This evening you’ll have a “cross-cultural technology” dinner together near the British Museum and then meet as a class after dinner – specific meeting room TBD

Monday, July 6
Breakfast is at 8:30AM for your group followed by a class meeting in the cinema room at 9AM.

Today you will venture off independently to conduct specific research

This evening you will reconvene for class time – specific meeting room TBD

Tuesday, July 7
Breakfast is at 8:30AM for your group followed by a class meeting in the cinema room at 9AM.

Today you have tickets to the Tower of London first thing, and then will regroup at St. Paul’s Cathedral around 2PM

This evening you will reconvene for class time – specific meeting room TBD

Wednesday, July 8
Breakfast is at 8:30AM for your group followed by a class meeting in the cinema room at 9AM.

Today you will have independent research time

This evening, at 7:30PM, everyone will enjoy Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre. Check-in with Jordan about meeting points, times and locations.

Thursday, July 9
Breakfast is at 8:30AM for your group followed by a class meeting in the cinema room at 9AM.

Today you will visit Westminster Abbey and it’s important that you have your Student ID with you!

At 3PM you’ll reconvene in the cinema room for a film, “The Horse’s Mouth”.

This evening you’ll meet again for class time – specific meeting room TBD

Friday, July 10
Breakfast is at 8:30AM for your group followed by a class meeting in the cinema room at 9AM.

First thing today you’ll explore the South Bank of London, starting at the Eye where you’ll make your way back to “fly” at 2:00PM

This evening you’ll view “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time”, a National Theatre production at the Gielgud Theatre, at 7:30PM.

Saturday, July 11
Breakfast is at 8:30AM for your group followed by a class meeting in the cinema room at 9AM.

Today you have optional visits to the Tate Gallery, National Gallery, or Tate Modern

This evening you will stand in the yard at the Globe Theatre for a production of Richard II

Sunday, July 12
The bus will arrive at the hostel at 12:15 for a 12:30 departure to Oxford. Upon arrival in Oxford you will check-in to your rooms and have the evening free to explore.

Monday, July 13
Stay tuned for a specific time and location for a morning class meeting while in Oxford

This afternoon you have a 2PM appointment for the group to visit the Pitt Rivers Museum. You will not have a guided tour at this museum nor the others you visit during the program, but for groups there is a requirement to make an advanced booking so that the museum can regulate the number of people visiting at any given time.

This evening you’ll enjoy a River walk and an hour of punting on the Isis! Stay tuned for specific times and locations.

Tuesday, July 14
Stay tuned for a specific time and location for a morning class meeting while in Oxford

At 1PM you’ll meet your guide, Stuart Holloway, for a walking tour of Oxford to include the Sheldonian Theatre and Botanical Gardens!

This evening you’ll watch a performance of “Mrs. Warren’s Profession” at the Oxford Playhouse, at 7:30PM. Don’t lose your ticket stub as you’ll need it tomorrow night to enter the Q&A session with the actors after the play!

Wednesday, July 15
Stay tuned for a specific time and location for a morning class meeting while in Oxford

11AM – visit at the Museum of Natural History

1PM – visit at the Museum of the History of Science

Sometime in the afternoon you will explore the Bodleian Library

Don’t forget, this evening you’ll head back to the Oxford Playhouse for the Q&A session with the actors from last night’s performance of “Mrs. Warren’s Profession”. Remember to take your ticket stub with you for re-entry!

Thursday, July 16
Be prepared for a long day ahead! The bus will pull out of Magdalen College at 7AM sharp for St. Pancras Station, London.

You’ll have to check-in for your Eurostar to Paris at least one hour before departure. Then, you’ll pass through customs for both the U.K. and France. Your train departs London at 11:31AM and arrive in Paris (Gare du Nord) at 2:47PM (Train no. ES9022). Your hostel is right next door so you won’t have far to walk!

This evening everyone will reconvene at the Eiffel Tower at 8PM to stand in line for tickets to the top!

Friday, July 17
11AM class meeting – specific location TBD

You have a group visit to the Picasso Museum at 3:30PM

This evening you’ll enjoy dinner (cost not included, so have cash on you) at Café Lapin Agile

Saturday, July 18
11AM – You’ll sit as a group in the Tuileries

2:30PM – You’ll visit the Orangerie museum

This evening is free time!

Sunday, July 19
Enjoy a full day off!

Monday, July 20
9AM class meeting – specific location TBD

You’ll visit the Pompidou Centre this morning and then walk leisurely to Notre Dame

This afternoon you’ll get to spend time at one of many cafés where Hemingway used to hang out!

Tuesday, July 21
9AM class meeting – specific location TBD

This afternoon you’ll stroll down the river and hope to catch an evening concert along the Seine in the evening!

Wednesday, July 22
Free day for independent work/research

Thursday, July 23
9AM class meeting – specific location TBD

Today you’ll visit the Louvre

Friday, July 24
9AM class meeting – specific location TBD

Today you’ll visit the Louvre

Saturday, July 25
9AM class meeting – specific location TBD

Today you’ll visit the Victor Hugo museum

Sunday, July 26
9AM class meeting/presentations – specific location TBD

Monday, July 27
9AM class meeting/presentations – specific location TBD

This afternoon you’ll look for “the Beehive” or, La Ruche, to trace Picasso and Einstein’s paths. If you’re interested in a group dinner at La Ruche this evening, you’re welcome to it! Remember to bring cash, it is not customary to ask servers to split checks!

Tuesday, July 28
9AM class meeting/presentations – specific location TBD

Wednesday, July 29
9AM class meeting/presentations – specific location TBD

Tonight you’ll dine as a group (this meal is covered) at Café Lapin Agile

Thursday, July 30
6AM – depart for the airprot