The Black Experience in Europe
🔹 Curated experiences: Every program is intentionally designed to feature guided learning, cultural engagement, and independent exploration experiences to drive global competency development, denoted on each itinerary with a blue diamond. Learn more about these experiences.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Field Director at the airportSee London through the lens of the Black experience in England on a guided sightseeing
Enjoy dinner in London
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Day 3: London
🔹 Cultural engagement: Visit with a local youth organization
Visit the British Museum with an expert guide to learn about artifacts and collections from a perspective of Black history and experience
Add this in-depth excursion:
London Eye
Soar into the sky aboard the London Eye, a 40-story, 32-capsule observation wheel that offers spectacular views of the city. Also enjoy the 4D Experience, a 3D film complete with in-theater special effects like wind, snow and mist.
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Day 4: London
Tour Brixton, an Afro-Caribbean cultural hub in London that embodies both change and continuity, with an expert local guide
Visit the Black Cultural Archives Heritage Center, an organization dedicated to collecting, preserving and celebrating the histories of African and Caribbean people in Britain
🔹 Guided learning: Participate in a Black History lecture to learn, reflect, and challenge perspectives
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Day 5: London • Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
See Paris through the lens of the Black experience in France on a walking tour led by your Field Director
Enjoy a night of jazz music, which began in Paris during the first World War
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Day 6: Paris
Visit the Louvre with an expert guide to learn about artifacts and collections from a perspective of Black history and experience
🔹 Cultural engagement: Discover how diverse African communities express their identity within Paris with a visit to Little Africa, a vibrant neighborhood with African markets, cuisine, fashion, and more
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Day 7: Paris
Enjoy dinner in Paris
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Paris on your own
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 8: Paris • Amsterdam
Travel by train to Amsterdam, the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands
🔹 Guided learning: See Amsterdam through the lens of the Black experience in the Netherlands on an expert-led tour and boat cruise
See Amsterdam in a new way on a boat cruise through its picturesque canals
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Day 9: Amsterdam
Participate in a self-reflective workshop focused on social identity
🔹 Guided learning: Visit the Anne Frank House and reflect on themes that range from conflicting fundamental and human rights, to discrimination, and more
Enjoy dinner in Amsterdam
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Field Director at the airportSee London through the lens of the Black experience in England on a guided sightseeing
Enjoy dinner in London
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Day 3: London
🔹 Cultural engagement: Visit with a local youth organization
Visit the British Museum with an expert guide to learn about artifacts and collections from a perspective of Black history and experience
Add this in-depth excursion:
London Eye
Soar into the sky aboard the London Eye, a 40-story, 32-capsule observation wheel that offers spectacular views of the city. Also enjoy the 4D Experience, a 3D film complete with in-theater special effects like wind, snow and mist.
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Day 4: London
Tour Brixton, an Afro-Caribbean cultural hub in London that embodies both change and continuity, with an expert local guide
Visit the Black Cultural Archives Heritage Center, an organization dedicated to collecting, preserving and celebrating the histories of African and Caribbean people in Britain
🔹 Guided learning: Participate in a Black History lecture to learn, reflect, and challenge perspectives
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Day 5: London • Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
See Paris through the lens of the Black experience in France on a walking tour led by your Field Director
Enjoy a night of jazz music, which began in Paris during the first World War
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Day 6: Paris
Visit the Louvre with an expert guide to learn about artifacts and collections from a perspective of Black history and experience
🔹 Cultural engagement: Discover how diverse African communities express their identity within Paris with a visit to Little Africa, a vibrant neighborhood with African markets, cuisine, fashion, and more
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Day 7: Paris
Enjoy dinner in Paris
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Paris on your own
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 8: Paris • Amsterdam
Travel by train to Amsterdam, the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands
🔹 Guided learning: See Amsterdam through the lens of the Black experience in the Netherlands on an expert-led tour and boat cruise
See Amsterdam in a new way on a boat cruise through its picturesque canals
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Day 9: Amsterdam
Participate in a self-reflective workshop focused on social identity
🔹 Guided learning: Visit the Anne Frank House and reflect on themes that range from conflicting fundamental and human rights, to discrimination, and more
Enjoy dinner in Amsterdam
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Day 10: Depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
What's Included
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Transportation
Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Select meals
Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.
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End-to-end support
Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.
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EF Global Learning Toolkit
We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.
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Guided exploration
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.
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Field Visits
Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.
