Pack Your Bags! Sauk Valley Community College Heads to Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria 🇨🇭🇦🇹

Thinking about traveling to Europe? 🌍✈️

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Brenda Helms, director of community education and alumni engagement at Sauk Valley Community College, to discuss SVCC's upcoming 2027 European travel experience through Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria.

Learn what's included in the 10-day trip, travel costs, payment options, activity level, important registration deadlines, and details about the free informational preview meeting. Brenda also shares why Tuscany remains her favorite destination from past SVCC travel adventures.

If you've ever dreamed of exploring Europe with a guided group, this episode has everything you need to know.

📍 Trip Dates: April 21–30, 2027
📍 Informational Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m.
📍 Location: Helmig Riverview Conference Center, Sauk Valley Community College

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🎤 Highlights:

00:00 – Welcome to Along the Rock

00:36 – South Valley Community College Goes to Europe

00:49 – Why Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria?

01:10 – What to Expect on the Trip

01:54 – Trip Activity Level

02:27 – 2027 Trip Dates

02:41 – Upcoming Trip Preview

03:08 – Trip Cost & What's Included

04:13 – Registration Deadline

04:45 – Payment Options & Travel Insurance

05:34 – Trip Information Meeting

06:10 – Brenda's Favorite College Trip

06:39 – Final Thoughts

06:56 – Closing

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