Sustainable Cities of Northern Europe
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Excursions & Activities
- Get to Know Your Destination
- Study Abroad Advisory of Student Risk
- Student Experience
Accommodations
You will stay in various types of shared accommodations: dormitories, hostels and hotels.
- In Sweden, the group stays at a floating hotel & hostel – an anchored ship in central Stockholm. Rooms are shared doubles or triples with en-suite or shared bathroom.
- In Denmark, the program is based at a centrally located hostel in Copenhagen. Rooms are dormitory style. You can expect to room with 4-6 other program participants with shared bathrooms.
- In Basel, the group stays in a youth hostel in the St. Alban’s quarter where students will share rooms with 2-5 other program participants. Bathrooms are shared.
- In Germany, the program is based at a Freiburg youth hostel with shared doubles. Bathrooms are shared.
- In Switzerland, the group stays at a centrally located hotel in Lucerne with shared doubles or triples with en-suite bathroom.
UC Davis reserves the right to change the accommodation location. Should this be necessary, we will arrange alternative lodging. Please note that elevators, air conditioners and other modern conveniences may not be available in all locations.
Meals
Continental breakfast is included at most accommodations in each location. There are typically 1-2 group meals provided in each country to allow the group to savor local culture and enjoy a relaxing meal together.
Due to the traveling nature of this program, you will not have access to full kitchen facilities. Some hostel locations may offer microwaves or a light prep area; however, you should be prepared to go out for meals at restaurants, cafes, quick-service stops, and markets. Past participants have shopped for fresh food or take-away at grocery stores and local markets, often making a picnic meal to enjoy outside.
Excursions & Activities
Excursions and activities are a core component of this highly active program. Students must be comfortable biking, as biking is not only a frequent mode of transportation but also an essential part of the learning experience. The program relies on active travel, including walking, biking, and public transportation, as an integral part of daily activities and coursework. Alternative transportation options will not be provided. You will be learning directly within sustainable communities, which serve as dynamic, real-world classrooms. Please note that weather conditions in Northern Europe can vary widely, from hot and humid in southern Germany to cool, rainy, or windy in parts of Scandinavia, even during the summer months.
Tentative Itinerary (itinerary and nights in each location subject to change)
- Stockholm, Sweden (7 nights)
- Copenhagen, Denmark (8 nights)
- Basel, Switzerland (3 nights)
- Freiburg, Germany (6 nights)
- Lucerne, Switzerland (1 night)
Get to Know Your Destination
Sweden
- Stockholm, one of the most progressive cities in the world in terms of sustainability.
Denmark
- Copenhagen, one of the best cities in the world for transit, walking, cycling, and urban design.
Germany
- Freiburg, Germany’s “eco-city” boasting two of the world’s most successful ecologically-designed neighborhoods.
Switzerland
- Basel, known as Switzerland’s “culture capital.”
- Lucerne, a center for culture, transportation, and economics.
Study Abroad Advisory of Student Risk
Participation in this UC Davis Study Abroad program requires travel to and extended living in a foreign location(s) abroad. UC Davis Study Abroad endeavors to reduce and mitigate risk wherever possible. However, the environments and risks associated with living in these locations are substantially different than those found during a regular course of study at UC Davis. All participants must download and review the following information prior to departure. Any questions should be directed to the Program Coordinator.
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