"June 10 Professors Boggs and Davis returned to the Chircago airport with the 17 EIU students who spent the previous studying in Europe. Dr. Davis returned fom Brussels with student Jackie Alexander (who had to obtain a new passport due to leaving hers in Spain) and Dr. Boggs returned from Rome with the 16 other students. Jackie did not get to travel to Italy, and she was greatly missed by her classmates and professors.
Thankfully, despite being tired, everyone returned to the USA in good spirits, good health, and on time. Sadly, the same cannot be said about everyone's luggage! Despite a long layover in Detroit, Dr. Boggs' and about seven students' luggage did not make it to Chicago after the group changed planes. A few simple, but valuable lessons one might take from these experiences are to: (1) make copies of important documents, and (2) put a toothbrush, change of clothes, and anything important in your carry-on luggage when traveling across borders.
Overall, the study abroad program was a great success! A valuable learning experience and fun time was had by all. Now, to finish the papers and grading... "
Dr. David Boggs
Study abroad students gather at the Trevi Fountain in Rome after a weekend of travel.
The girls with roses at the farewell dinner in Rome (Samantha is holding a rose for Jackie).
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