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EMU United States in the First World War (Outgoing Program) Print  Share
  • Locations: Compiègne, France; Paris, France; Verdun, France
  • Program Terms: Winter Intersession
  • Budget Sheets: Winter Intersession
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter Intersession 2026 11/15/2025 11/17/2025 05/02/2026 05/09/2026
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Faculty-Led Abroad
Field of Study: All Majors, History
Program Description:

America in the First World War

WWI France

Courses: HIST 479 or 592
Credits: 3
Eligibility: Open to all EMU students in good academic standing and guest students. Must be at least 18 years old at time of travel.
Budget: We are still finalizing the details and crunching the numbers. If you open an application (no obligation), we can email you when the budget is posted.
 
Program Overview
This program examines the role of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) during the First World War, with an emphasis on the battles fought by the AEF, the contributions of American forces to Allied victory on the Western Front, and how the memory of America’s participation in the First World War has evolved. Explore various battlefields and sites from the Great War in France, as well as significant sites in Paris to get the perspective of the city during wartime. Between guided tours, the class material, and the wealth of knowledge provided by the instructor, the city and the trenches will come to life as you consider the history under an educational lens.

Program Highlights
  • Chateau Thierry, St. Mihiel, and Muese-Argonne battlefields with guided tours
  • Versailles
  • Sites in and around Paris concerning WWI
  • Spend a day exploring Paris on your own
Instructor Information
Steven Ramold, Ph.D., a Professor in the History and Philosophy department, teaches a range of courses at EMU including U.S. Military History, History of World War II, History of American Sports, and the Civil War and Reconstruction. He has taken students on various study abroad and U.S. Travel courses including the Civil War Reconstruction tour and the Overlord: D-Day and Beyond program. Dr. Ramold was also recently voted Washtenaw County's best professor! 

Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial aid and many EMU scholarships may be applied to the tuition and fees for this approved program. Visit the Office of Financial Aid for more information on how to use your financial aid and scholarships to help cover the costs of studying abroad.

Find information on national and EMU scholarships specifically for students that wish to study abroad at https://www.emich.edu/study-abroad/students/prospective-students/aid-scholarships.php