Laisser De Voyage! CB Travels To Europe

Living out your dream of traveling to Europe is now possible thanks to some CB teachers.

This summer, Christian Brothers students will be given the opportunity to travel to Europe with Mr. Tom English and Ms. Patti Gallagher through a program called ACIS. The group will be traveling to Rome, Florence, Paris, and the beaches of Normandy.

The students will be in Paris for five days and will be able to walk around at their own leisure, practice some French, and explore the stunning ancient mysteries the city has to offer. On the last day of the trip, the students will visit the captivating and breathtaking Versailles.

Initially it was Ms. Gallagher who managed the student-exchange program between CB and a program in in Lyon, France, However, in 1996 she realized that students needed first-hand exposure before they adapted to another country and family. At that point, Ms. Gallagher decided to incorporate the Europe trip to supplement the cultural experience.

For countless years, Ms. Gallagher led the trips by herself but was soon joined by Mr. English. The dynamic duo have been leading groups of CB students to Europe for years.

The average amount of students that go are around 22 and most students who go on the trip form a bond through traveling and being together.

“We always end up having the moments of camaraderie that they last a lifetime,” the French teacher and International Student Program Director said.

Ms. Gallagher who encourages anyone who is interested in traveling with the group this summer to speak to her or Mr. English as soon as possible, as their are spots still available for this summer’s trip.

“Until you get on a plane and travel, you don’t realize how much opportunity the world has to offer,” she says. “It just expands your mind and your heart — that the world in Sacramento is a pretty great place, but the world out there is a pretty great place too.”