UTM students and members of the community are invited to take part in a study of Gothic Literature and the scientific reactions that come from it through UTM’s England and Scotland travel study in May 2014.
“An essential part of a college education is traveling outside of the United States. Even with all the technology we have, there’s something intangible when you visit a place,” said Dr. Jeffery Longacre, professor of British Literature, who is co-leading the trip.
The travel study will take place in May for two weeks starting May 5 and ending May 19. Sites and points of interest will be Stonehenge, Westminster Abbey, the Royal Observatory, Shakespeare’s birthplace, Edinburgh, Scotland, and more.
“We are focusing on Gothic literature on the English side, and on my side, the science and natural history that played a role in the Gothic literature,” said Dr. Lionel Crews, director of the Honors Programs and associate professor of Physics and Astronomy.
The approximate cost of the trip is $4,500 and includes breakfasts at every hotel, several lunches and dinners and any tip money that might be needed for transportation or guides. Students will also get a free day in London to see the sights. Students will also receive day passes that cover admissions and subway fare.
While several deadlines for payments and applications have already passed for the trip to insure going, students can still sign up and be put on a waiting list. Other deadlines for payments include Dec. 6, Jan. 24 and Feb. 21. The final balance is due no later than March 21.
“A lot of jobs you get straight out of college, you get two weeks vacation out of the year and most people are not going to chunk out $5,000 to go to London. … It’s one of the few opportunities you’ll get until you retire,” Crews said.
For more information, contact either Crews at lcrews@utm.edu or Longacre at jlongacl@utm.edu.
