The Strasbourg Summer School, hosted at the
University of Strasbourg, France, offers U.S. and European undergraduates a tuition-free, immersive experience exploring the impact of the American Revolution on Europe. Supported by the French National Research Agency (
ANR) and
The Great Questions Foundation, the program is co-organized by Ted Hadzi-Antich Jr. (Associate Professor of Government and Executive Director, The Great Questions Foundation) and Ghislain Potriquet (Associate Professor of American History, University of Strasbourg). It is part of the
AMERICA 2026 program, a four-year international research initiative dedicated to studying how Europe understood and responded to the American Revolution.
What Makes This Program Unique for U.S. Students?
Experience history in Europe: Understand how the American Revolution was perceived abroad through primary sources written by French, Italian, Spanish, German, British, and Irish thinkers of the late 18th century.
Engage with experts: Each day, guest lecturers will present fresh perspectives on European responses to the Revolution.
Collaborate internationally: Study alongside French peers in a small cohort of 40 students, fostering dialogue and lasting connections across the Atlantic.
Cultural immersion:Discover Strasbourg and its surroundings through cultural activities organized by the AMERICA 2026 project.
Develop new perspectives: Gain a deeper, comparative understanding of the Revolution’s global impact—valuable preparation for further studies, careers in education, international relations, public service, and beyond.
Eligibility:
Undergraduate students from U.S. community colleges and four-year colleges, European undergraduates, and University of Strasbourg students in the English Studies BA program.
Up to 20 students from the US will be invited to join up to 20 students from the EU and other global regions.
Application Deadline:
We will be accepting applicants on a rolling basis beginning on 1 February, 2026.
Please apply by February 1, 2026 for priority consideration. This application will remain open until all spaces are filled or March 1, 2026 whichever comes first.
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses:
There will be no tuition or fees for admitted participants. A certificate of completion, detailing the course of study, will be issued to participants. The program will cover the costs of some group meals and receptions, as well as some cultural excursions. All other costs will be the responsibility of the participant.
Visa:
Not presently required for E-U or US citizens.
Accommodation:
Pre-booked studio apartments in the
Gallia university dormitories available at €35/night. Participants who stay in this facility will agree to follow the code-of-conduct and all residence rules.
Students will be required to arrange and pay for their own travel to and from Strasbourg.
Participants will assume all liability and risk, and will be required to sign a liability waiver and risk acknowledgment with their participation agreement. Participants are independently responsible for their health, safety and comfort while in transit and throughout the duration of the program.
