{"id":4803,"date":"2025-02-14T14:43:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T20:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/english-language-academy\/?page_id=4803"},"modified":"2026-04-30T15:16:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T20:16:52","slug":"cultural-experiences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/english-language-academy\/programs\/summer-language-and-culture-program\/cultural-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultural Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Authentic learning often happens by experiencing a host-country&#8217;s culture. You will have organized cultural excursions and opportunities to experience American culture in your evenings and weekend free time. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organized cultural excursions and experiences will include some of these or similar experiences below. The number and type of excursions included will depend on which PLUS program you participate in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Day trip to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosechicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chicago<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (includes transportation, entry ticket to one attraction, Chicago River boat trip, and pizza dinner)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Day trip to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmadison.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Madison<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the state Capital (includes transportation and Capitol building tour)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumoutlets.com\/outlet\/pleasant-prairie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outlet Mall Shopping Day<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (includes transportation)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Outdoor movie night (includes snacks and drinks)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Summer Lawn Games<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bradford Beach &amp; Beach Volleyball<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cooking Class<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Milwaukee Brewer\u2019s Baseball Game<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/edelweissboats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Milwaukee Harbor Boat Tour<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Old World Wisconsin<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elkhartlake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lake Day<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (includes transportation to local inland lake, drinks, and lunch)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mam.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Milwaukee Art Museum<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpm.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Milwaukee Public Museum<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanecologycenter.org\/branches\/riverside-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Urban Ecology Center Experience<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harley-davidson.com\/us\/en\/museum.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Harley Davidson Motorcycle Museum<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmilwaukee.org\/events\/city-of-festivals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ethnic Festivals<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/union\/craft-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Crafting<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/story\/entertainment\/events\/2024\/05\/24\/free-outdoor-music-concerts-in-the-milwaukee-area-for-summer-2024\/73630822007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outdoor Music<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicthirdward.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">3rd Ward Historical Neighborhood<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Volunteer Experience<\/strong> (possible opportunities include &#8211; local food pantry, environmental cleanup, animal shelter, elder care, or children\u2019s library)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>American Family Connection<\/strong> (with participant partner): lunch, dinner and\/or an activity with a vetted American family&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-evenings-amp-free-time-nbsp\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evenings &amp; Free-Time&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to the organized cultural excursions, you can enjoy the festivals, restaurants, shops, museums, and natural beauty in Milwaukee during your free time. Possible opportunities include:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/county.milwaukee.gov\/EN\/Parks\/Experience\/Milwaukee-Wild-Side\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milwaukee public parks and natural locations<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmilwaukee.org\/events\/city-of-festivals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer festivals<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmilwaukee.org\/things-to-do\/nightlife\/beer-brewery\/brewery-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brewery Tours<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmilwaukee.org\/food-drink\/drinks\/beer\/beer-gardens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beer Gardens<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmilwaukee.org\/things-to-do\/shopping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shopping and Markets<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmilwaukee.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Many other wonderful things to see and do<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Authentic learning often happens by experiencing a host-country&#8217;s culture. 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