London & Paris Trip

Travel with Tri-S: Study, Serve, Share

Description: 

Ready to step outside the classroom and embark on a journey that will inspire your academic and personal growth? Join Dr. Stefanie Leiter in March 2026 on an unforgettable adventure through London, Oxford, and Paris. During AU’s spring break, this curated trip blends history, culture, and education within three iconic European cities.

Students can enroll in COMM 3050 Global Communication, a liberal arts course that fulfills the Global Ways of Knowing requirement, and earn 3 credit hours. Payment options include using financial aid, paying out-of-pocket, or a combination of both financial aid and personal funds.

Dates:

March 6-14, 2026 (dates subject to change)

Cost:

~$2,800 + airfare (estimated at $1,000) = ~$3,800

Included:

Roundtrip airfare from Chicago
Lodging
All meals in-country
Airport transfers and ground transportation in-country
Entrance fees for planned group activities
Travel insurance

Not Included:

Passport fees
Airline fees for additional baggage and/or oversized or overweight baggage
Travel to and from the departure city
Any food not covered by Tri-S
Trip cancellation insurance
Immunizations and other health/medical needs
Souvenirs and other personal expenses
Meals and transportation costs related to missed or cancelled flights

Tentative Itinerary

March 6: Depart from U.S.
March 7: Arrive in London, Covenant Garden Market, King’s Cross, Piccadilly
March 8: Oxford
March 9: Tower of London
March 10: Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar, Parliament
March 11: Windsor Castle
March 12: Paris
March 13: FREE DAY (i.e. Kensington, St. Paul’s Cathedral, National Gallery, etc.)
March 14: Depart for U.S.