Austria: Summer Field Study
EDU 346F: Austria - Education for Sustainable Development
Experience one of the world's most sustainable cities while exploring the intersection of education, sustainability, and social innovation through school visits, guest lectures, community engagement, service learning, and cultural experiences. Along the way, you'll hike the scenic Vienna Woods, walk the same paths once traveled by Mozart and Beethoven, explore castle ruins overlooking the Danube River, and visit the Schönbrunn Zoo, the oldest zoo in the world. The program also includes visits to the Hundertwasser Museum, known for its focus on environmental sustainability, and the Belvedere Museum, home to iconic works of art. The experience ends with a Mozart and Strauss concert and a Danube Canal cruise, offering a unique view of Vienna’s vibrant street art and historic landscape.
Program Details
- Program Leader: Jenn Manak
- Program Location: Vienna, Austria
- Tentative Travel Dates: Summer Break, 2026
- Credit: 2 Credit/No Credit
- Prerequisites: None
- Course Requirements: Before the field study, students will explore resources on sustainable development and global challenges through readings and group discussions. During the program, they will maintain a daily journal, participate in daily debriefing sessions, and complete a field study reflection paper. Additionally, students will collaborate in small groups to create multimedia presentations (e.g., video, podcast, infographic, or digital story) on a global challenge to illustrate how their experiences and insights connect to real-world sustainability and social innovation initiatives.
- Anticipated Number of Students: 12
- Estimated Program Fee: $2,930
- Program Fee Includes: Tuition, housing, some meals (breakfasts, lunches and one group dinner), program administration, on-site activities, on-site transportation, and emergency insurance.
- Visa: Not required for U.S. Citizens
- Special Notifications: The program will require significant walking by the participants, including areas with uneven ground. There will also be strenuous activities (including hiking), some of which require the use of stairs. Please contact International Programs for more information.
- * All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.
- ** Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.
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