SPICE 2018: West Virginia University @ Universität Erfurt

Prague, Czech Republic -- As we get closer to the start of SPICE 2018, a few students were curious about the details of their weekly per diem that is bundled into their SPICE summer fees. So, details are below, in the form of a "pay schedule" of sorts. Broadly, the per diem disbursements will follow the same schedule that we'll be using for the International Culture and Communication course (detailed in another blog post, here ). To clarify however, we'll distribute per diem funds on the following dates: 12 June (although this distribution might take place on arrival at Frankfurt) 18 June 25 June 2 July 9 July 16 July 23 July 30 July We will do these disbursements at the conclusion of our International Culture and Communication course, and all students will be asked to sign for any cash they receive. Note that this signature is a requirement for receiving per diem (per WVU policy), and also note that the only time that I will disburse per diem cash is d...

Morgantown, WV --   With about one month to go before we leave for SPICE 2018, we've got some fantastic news: the accommodations for our annual trip to Bruges, Belgium, have been finalized. We've arranged for two nights' accommodations (breakfast, included) for all of our WVU SPICE students at the " Hotel Koffieboontje ." There, you'll be staying right in the heart of Bruges for two nights of intercultural experience in the Flanders (re: Dutch-speaking) region of Belgium. Below, an interactive map that shows the route to the hotel from Stationsplein--the Bruges main train station. We'll plan on leaving Erfurt rather early on the morning of Monday June 25, likely on ICE1638 leaving at 07:50. Indeed, our proposed travel plan is below, and it would get us into town (into Bruges) around 15:00 (3:00 pm); disregard the pricing however (as we'll use your flex pass for this one): What are we in for when we get there? I'm keeping most of it a se...

Morgantown, WV  -- As we prepare for this Summer 2018, a quick note that the complete syllabus for COM416 is available below. The document can also be viewed (and downloaded) using this link [ Syllabus ]: