Spring break in foreign lands
Sophomores spend recess traveling around Europe
The AP European history travel group will visit Venice (pictured above), Rome, Florence and the ruins of Pompeii in Italy March 22- April 2. They will also travel to Lucerne, Switzerland, where they’ll see a medieval town.
March 29, 2017
During spring break many voyage away from home to enjoy themselves. However, not many go to a different hemisphere like teacher Jeff Cohen’s Advanced Placement European history class.
AP European History teacher Jeff Cohen said he takes his AP euro students on the annual trip to allow for further learning outside the classroom.
“ I think it’s a great experience and opportunity for kids to see and observe and experience stuff that we talk about in the classroom.”
Sophomore Jonathan Sirotin said going to Europe would allow him to gain new experiences that he would not have access to in the U.S.
“(The trip) would benefit my education because I’ll be surrounded by more cultures and ethnicities that I’m not normally surrounded by,” Sirotin said. “It’ll improve my social abilities.”
Sophomore Katie Hardie said she feels privileged to have the opportunity to visit Europe through the school.
“I feel really lucky. My mom and I discussed how this is cheaper than if we were to go by ourselves,” Hardie said. “Plus I get to go with friends.”
Sophomore Sophia Davenport said she feels excitement due to all the countries they plan to visit.
“I’m really excited to go. We’re going to a lot of fun places like Rome, Venice, Florence, Lucerne and Zurich,” Davenport said. “We’re basically seeing the (entirety of) Italy and a little bit of Switzerland.”
Davenport said she cannot wait to delve into cultures different from her own.
“I’ve never been to Europe so it’ll be really cool to see the cities and to see the differences from US to (Europe),” Davenport said. “There’s also a lot of history there because everything is so old. There’s good food, it’ll be good to see a different culture and see all the art and all the different sites.”
Cohen said he believes the trip is a great chance for the students to learn more about what they read about in class.
“I think it’s a great experience and opportunity for kids to see and observe and experience stuff that we talk about in the classroom.”
The students left Mar. 22 and will return Apr. 2.
