Loyola New Orleans: Belgium Schedule 2008
[subject to revision]
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Get to your departure airport on own.
- Wednesday, July 9: Departure from the US. Get to the airport on your own.
- Thursday, July 10, arrival. You will be met by Dr. and Mrs. Cook as you exit customs with your luggage. Look and go to the right when you enter the arrival hall. Bus from the airport to Loyola International House. Meet in the courtyard at Loyola House at 10:30 for on-site orientation and introductory walk around Leuven.
- Friday, July 11, class. History of Belgium, 9 am; American Character,10-12; World War I, 12-1 pm; Catholicism, 2-4 pm. This Friday night and every Friday night in July there is a music festival in Leuven in the major squares.
- Saturday, July 12, meet in courtyard at 1 pm for walk to the Begijnhof (Beguinage) and Arenberg castle.
- Sunday, July 13 - Brussels tour. Gather in courtyard at 11:00. Get something to eat before we go, and/or bring a snack. We will not stop for food until around 2:30 PM. You will need around 6 euro for the train ticket. The train station accepts VISA cards. You will be on your own in Brussels after the completion of the tour. You may return to Leuven when you wish. The last train from the Central Station to Leuven leaves at approximately 11:45 pm. CHECK the schedule! Return to Leuven not Louvain. Trains going to Liege stop in Leuven.
- Monday, July 14, classes. History of Belgium students meet at 9 and again at 4 (in the courtyard).
- Tuesday, July 15, Loyola House to Ghent and Brugge (Bruges) and back. Be at the bus park near Dijle Molens by 8 AM. THE TRIPS ARE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. ANY MISSED TRIP WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF A GRADE IN ALL COURSES.
- Wednesday, July 16, class, History of Belgium students meet at 9 and again at 4 (in the courtyard).
- Thursday, July 17, Loyola House to Amsterdam, Netherlands and back. Be at the bus park near Dijle Molens by 7:30 AM.
- Friday, July 18, class.
- Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20: short weekend. You travel at your own risk and you make the arrangements. You may stay at Loyola House if you wish. You must tell Fr. Gerlich where you will be and with whom you will travel. Students may leave after class on Friday, July 18 and MUST be back by midnight on Sunday. If you are in a Religious Studies class, do not make a reservation to leave Leuven before 4:30 PM or you will have to miss your reservation. DO NOT ASK FOR EXCEPTIONS. And remember Fr. Gerlich is the on-site director and any exceptions (which will not be granted) or special permissions have to be approved by him. Class takes precedence: Remember, though we appreciate the value of travel, THIS IS A STUDY PROGRAM. Fr. Gerlich will be in Leuven this weekend.
- Monday, July 21, class.
- Tuesday, July 22, class.
- Wednesday, July 23, Loyola House to and from Breendonk and Ypres (Ieper) (including Sanctuary Wood, Hill 62) and back. Be at the bus park at Dijle Molens by 8:45 AM.
- Thursday, July 24, class.
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 25, 26, and 27 - Long Weekend. You travel at your own risk and you make the arrangements. You may stay at Loyola House if you wish. You must tell Fr. Gerlich where you will be and with whom you will travel. Students may leave after class on Thursday, July 24 and MUST be back by midnight on Sunday. If you are in Religious Studies class, do not make a reservation to leave Leuven before 4:30 PM or you will have to miss your reservation. Dr. Kaplan will be in Leuven this weekend.
- Monday, July 28, class.
- Tuesday, July 29, Loyola House to Aachen and Cologne, Germany and back. Bus leaves at 7:30.
- Wednesday, July 30, class.
- Thursday, July 31, class.
- Friday, August 1 - Loyola House to Verdun, France (the city, the Ossuary, Ft. Douaumont) via E411 (it should take about 3 hours from Leuven); a stop on the return at Bouillon; then back to Leuven. Be at the bus park at Dijle Molens by 7:30 AM.
- Saturday, August 2. Free. You may take a day-trip if you desire, but you must return to Loyola House in the evening.
- Sunday, August 3. Beer and Food Festival in Leuven.
- Monday, August 4, class.
- Tuesday, August 5, class.
- Wednesday, August 6. To airport. Be at the entrance to Loyola House with your luggage promptly at the time announced by Fr. Gerlich. The truck will come to Loyola House. After you load your luggage go to the bus park at Dijle Molens. Even if you are not returning with the program flight, you must empty your room and leave Loyola House with the group. Rooms will be locked at this time. Remember you will be financially responsible for any missing keys or tableware, etc.