Friday, Jan. 15, 1965
University Daily Kansan
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P-t-P Plan American Students Abroad Program
A way to learn about people and the countries of Europe is offered by the American Students Abroad program of People-to-People.
"It's a way to learn how to communicate with people although you don't speak the same language." Tom Shumaker, Russell senior, said.
Shumaker was one of 317 American students who participated in last year's program. These students were selected from 61 campuses in 22 states and the District of Columbia to tour Europe last summer as student ambassadors.
THIS SUMMER about 500 members of People-to-People university chapters will travel in Eastern and Western Europe and the Middle East under this same program.
KU students interested in participating in this summer's program must have applications in to the People-to-People committee by Feb. 15.
Those selected must be recommended by the chairman or campus Student Abroad committee. They will be judged on the basis of at least one of three things—work in the campus P-t-P chapter, participation in academic and extracurricular activities, and exhibition of interest in international affairs.
Shumaker, along with three other KU students made the tour in an auto camper. "It served as a hotel
and a cafe" Bob Lee, Topeka junior and one of the other travelers, said.
THE FOUR MEN, along with a student from Washburn University in Topeka, lived inexpensively by buying food in army commissaries and camping out.
The other two students were Rick Simpson, Lawrence junior, and Dale Sprague, McPherson sophomore, this year's chairman of the American Students Abroad program at KU.
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience. It opened my eyes to many things." Lee said. He also said the trip taught him many things about human relations, art, and politics.
Each participant prepares an itinerary and educates himself on the places he will visit. He will also attend orientation sessions at KU and in the United States cities of departure.
SPECIFIC ORIENTATION will be provided on the homestay program. This program lasts for three weeks at the beginning of the trip. The student stays with three different European families in their homes.
Cost of the trip varies from person to person. Last summer students spent from $700 to $1200 for the entire summer. By working, staying with families, and using student accommodations, the costs can be kept fairly low.
This year a choice of three programs will be offered. The Independent Travel program is for students interested in general European travel. They will design special area programs for themselves.
Those participating in the Home-stay program will make extensive contacts in a particular country or area for the first half of the summer.
IN THE UNIVERSITY Excursion program, homestay will be included.
ENJOY FINE FOODS THIS WEEKEND AT THE STEAK HOUSE "Where every meal is a feast"
They will also receive information about opportunities for work, study, and travel in Europe.
All ambassadors must be members of the KU People-to-People chapter and a dues-paying member of the National People-to-People University program.
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This is for students as a group interested in going to less frequently visited areas of the world.
For more specific information on the three programs and costs of the trip, contact Dale Sprague.
Flights are scheduled to leave the U.S. on June 18, 19, and 20 and return August 27, 28, and 29.
Participants will probably begin attending orientation sessions March 1 at KU. Basic information about travel and the countries to be visited will be provided then.
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