<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/pre-go-live-resources/_migration/2026-08-21/magazine/summer-2000/my-european-education.html" dsn="news"><pubDate/><title>My European Education</title><excerpt>A few weeks into Europe Semester, I began expecting a given reaction from tour guides, bus drivers, and hotel clerks. They opened their eyes a little wider and asked “For how long?” or “To how many cities?” or “Students get credit for this?” As travel professionals repeatedly responded with shock, I came to understand the unique gift Westmont has in Europe Semester.</excerpt><author/><image>
            
            
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