What will it cost?

To be on the safe side, you should plan on budgeting around $2,800 for the trip (not including "fun money" or money for souvenirs, etc. This may differ somewhat depending on the cost of flights, exchange rates, etc.

As of February 2017,

the euro is LOW (around $1.06 per 1 euro)

against the dollar (meaning exchange rates are in our favor - more Euro for $1 US), so that should be good. Also, round trip airfare for the trip should go down somewhat, so hopefully it will be under $1,000 but better to be conservative in planning your budget. (Last year on 2/1/2016 we paid around $825 for the round trip flights, but if you have to buy your own ticket, the price may have gone up)

We'll will likely stay in hotels/bed & breakfast homes. Anyone not acting in an appropriate manner will be sent home on the next available flight (at your expense) as well as a forfeiture of any fees paid. It's not that hard - behave properly, enjoy the experience, and learn lots!

plan your budget

Here is a brief summary of the costs:

Covered as part of the class (you will reimburse the instructor for this)
Airfare $1,000
Lodging $800
Events $400
Ground Transport $200
Miscellaneous $70
Loras required travel insurance $30
subtotal $2,500 approx.

Not covered (students will pay themselves)
most of your food $300
Miscellaneous (extra spending $$$) $______
subtotal not covered $300
subtotal expenses $2,800
Tuition (if taking for credit) $1,000 apprx.NOTE: contact Loras Registrar's Office
Organization/Guide fee (if haven't taken BUS379) $200
Total to budget for $_______