Transilvania Beyond Drăculea

beyond drăculea

beyond drăculea

2-WEEK SUMMER SEMESTER, 3-CREDIT STUDY ABROAD TOUR

“There are no words to describe how fantastic my experience
in Romania has been, or how memorable Transylvania is. I
would love to visit the charming people of this magnificent
land again. This trip was the opportunity of a lifetime and
I am so grateful I was able to be part of it. The experiences
I had enhanced my college education, my mind, my spirit,
and even my soul...”– Chantal Faul, former participant

Join this NDSU faculty-led study abroad program and be introduced to the history, culture, society and Contact
education of modern-day Transylvania as a unique component of Romanian life. Discover what really lies Dr. Florin Salajan
School of Education, FLC 210A
beyond the tales of Drăculea and explore various academic topics, engage in social events [email protected]
and visit locations of significance for the region. The program is held in conjunction with 701.231.5674
Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai (UBB), the oldest, largest and most prestigious Romanian
university, located in the city of Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania, Romania.

The program includes a series of lectures related to Romanian history, culture, society Want more info?
and education delivered in English by UBB faculty members. Led by Dr. Florin Salajan, ndsu.me/transilvania
Assistant Professor in the School of Education at NDSU and a native of Transylvania, facebook.com/beyonddraculea
participants will visit local museums, cultural institutions and educational establishments. twitter.com/beyonddraculea

Tour of Transylvania Highlights* • Medieval Saxon fortified churches of Biertan or Viscri
• Bran Castle (a.k.a. “Dracula’s Castle”)
• Medieval citadel of Sighişoara, birthplace of prince • Wooden churches of Maramureș
Vlad III Țepeș (the Impaler) • Royal castles of Peleș and Pelișor

• Ancient Dacian fortresses of Orăștie
• Cities of Brașov and Sibiu

* Destinations are subject to change, pending participant interest and confirmation of itineraries North Dakota State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, disability, age, Vietnam Era Veterans status, sexual orientation, marital status, or public
assistance status. Direct inquiries to the Chief Diversity Officer, 205 Old Main, (701) 231-7708.