ECC Students Explore Arts and History in London
For 12 East Central College students, spring break meant exploring historic landmarks, viewing famous works of art, and experiencing live theatre across the pond.
The Arts and Humanities trip to London, England, was led by Leigh Kolb, associate professor of English; Katie Holtmeyer, English instructor; and Haley Walter, enrollment counselor.
The students who participated in the trip are:
• Luke Stuesse
• Alaina Busse
• Oliver McGraw
• Natalee Borgmann
• Caleb Manning
• Ella Barcomb
• Christina McKean
• Colin Jones
• Juliann Drabczyk
• Stephanie Raygoza
• Taylor Greife
• Shayne Harrington
The group visited renowned sites including Westminster Abbey, the British Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the Tate Modern and Tate Britain galleries, the British Library, and the Tower of London.
They also experienced a live performance of “Oh, Mary!” in London’s celebrated West End theatre district.
In addition to their time in the city, the group took a day trip to hike along the White Cliffs of Dover and tour Canterbury Cathedral.
The London Spring Break experience has a rich history at ECC: it was originally initiated for art students in 2008. Since then, the program has expanded to include a broader range of disciplines. Kolb began serving as co-advisor in 2016, opening the experience to English and Media Studies students alongside Art students.
Today, the tradition continues with participants from the Arts and Humanities Pathway, Art Club, Student Publications, and others with an interest in these fields making the annual journey.
