Dracula's Myth - Representations of the East in Western Imagery 2025

Dracula's Myth-Representions of the East in Western Imagery 2025
Program Dates: May 12-25, 2025

Course: SOWK 668-003 credits

Through this course with a travel component students will be introduced to relevant theory and research in international social work, will meet and work with Romanian students, learn about Romanian culture and history through a historical tour of Romania.  Students will learn about current social problems in Romania and how they connect to global issues, and visit educational and socialservices institutions in Romania.  These activities aim to encourage students to recognize, interrogate and dismantle processes of othering based on the west/east binary and forge connections with Romanian peers.

Join us as we tour Timisoara, Turda Salt Mine, Bran (Dracula's) Castle, and the city of Bucharest before we depart for Budapest, Hungary to conclude the experience.

Program Fees Include:
Round Trip Airfare via CLT
Accommodation, multiple occupancy
Daily Breakfast
Welcome & Farewell dinners
Entrance to all venues and tours listed on final itinerary
Ground transportation in Romania and Hungary

Program Fees Do Not Include:
Lunches & Dinners not included in itinerary
Personal expenses and shopping
Personal travel

Payment Deadlines:
*Price per student is $4,750 + course tuition.

January 31, 2025
Non-refundable deposit of $500

February 15, 2025
1st Program Fee payment of $1,500

March 1, 2025
2nd Program Fee payment of $1,500

March 15, 2025
3rd Program Fee payment of $1,250

Contact Anna May (May8@mailbox.sc.edu) for any questions related to the trip itinerary, payment, etc