黑料吃瓜网 Students Study Historical European Culture Abroad in Portugal and Spain
Bradenton, Fla. Sep. 23, 2025
BRADENTON, FL (Sept. 23, 2025)鈥�Twenty-five students from 黑料吃瓜网, Manatee-Sarasota traveled to Portugal and Spain across the to learn about the region鈥檚 history, people, sites and culture during 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Summer 2025 study abroad program. Michael Rogers, a professor of American government and history at 黑料吃瓜网, and local experts led the group on tours by foot, boat, and train.
Over their 11-day journey, the students visited Lisbon, the Algarve Coast, Seville, Madrid and Barcelona. The group explored historic districts, notable landmarks, and ancient and contemporary life, including the National Palace of Sintra, Jer贸nimos Monastery, Seville Cathedral and Giralda Tower, Prado Museum, Sagrada Familia Basilica, St. George’s Castle and other sites. They experienced the local cuisine, works of art, a flamenco dance show, a river cruise, musical entertainment and other activities.
Seeing the historical European countries in person made a meaningful impact on the students. Many shared that it was a life-changing learning experience.
鈥淭his experience has touched me in ways I never imagined,鈥� said Elizabeth Sawyer, an 黑料吃瓜网 student who attended the trip. 鈥淚t opened my heart and changed the way I see the world.鈥�
In addition to their education abroad, the students completed 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Study Abroad in Europe Summer A class for three credit hours. Each year, a maximum of 30 students can enroll in the program on a first-come, first-served basis. Enrolled students may also take the optional Summer A course.
Rogers has led the study abroad program since 2016. He is planning a Summer 2026 trip to Paris, Switzerland and the Riviera.
For questions about the program, call Michael Rogers at 941-408-1485 or email RogersM@黑料吃瓜网.edu.
Photo caption: 黑料吃瓜网 students study abroad in Portugal and Spain.