By Emily Gulanczyk, Editor

When studying Shakespeare’s plays and learning about Anne Frank, the majority of  Kaneland students don’t have the firsthand experience of seeing where Shakespeare’s works were originally performed or walking into the actual house Anne Frank hid in for survival for two years.

However, next spring the English department will be sponsoring a 10-day trip to visit London and Amsterdam, not to be confused with this year’s Spanish trip to Europe.

“I think going abroad is an education all in itself. Actually seeing the places that you’ve read about and studied in history makes them come to life. Going to other countries and learning about them is an essential part of being a global citizen,” Cheryl Borrowdale, field trip coordinator, said.

Students will be visiting multiple famous landmarks such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, the Globe Theater, Oxford University, Stonehenge, Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon, the BBC studios, the Anne Frank House, the Dutch royal palace and many other historic sites.

“I feel like it’s a chance that you shouldn’t pass up,” junior Graham Jefferson said. “If you have the opportunity, do it ‘cause you never know when it will come again.”

Many students are excited for the trip because of the culture and adventures a new country will bring.

“I’m actually really excited to go to Amsterdam,” freshman Paulina Yep said.

Anyone that’s not a current senior has the opportunity to go on the trip because it won’t be taking place until next spring.

“We custom designed this trip to be a literature, media and theater-based trip,” Borrowdale said. “It’s more meaningful and exciting and fun exploring these places in person.”