Photo taken of students studying abroad during a summer course in the past. Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter The summer of 2015 will mark the 25th year of Dr. Carlos Arboleda’s one-month study abroad program in Salamanca, Spain for graduate and undergraduate students to earn up to six credits. “The program gives students the chance to immerse themselves into
Read moreNatalie Barletta – Opinions Editor Cardboard was scattered around the Office of International Education as employees rushed to build their version of the Great Wall of China in preparation of their Instant Chinese Event that was going on later that day. Instant Chinese is one of the many programs that the Office of International Education is a part of to
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Aaron Berkowitz – General Assignment Reporter Golden suns falling into the Mekong River, waterfalls, and gorgeous tropical fruit are what Brendan Walsh, student in the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, thinks of when he recalls his trip to Laos. Walsh helped teach an English class at Vientiane College and said his daily interactions with people are so
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Kelsey Latham – Special to the Southern News Globalization plays a large part in today’s world and students who want jobs in this increasingly diverse society should study abroad. “It’s important for students to study abroad,” said Brendan Walsh, an SCSU graduate working in the International Education Office. “International experience is important to get used to interacting with other cultures.”
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Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter Though most students are aware of Southern’s study abroad options during the semester, not many students are aware that Southern offers study abroad trips in the summer months. Whether you want to dance in Spain, trail blaze in Iceland, or enjoy a Paris night, there is a summer study abroad option for just about
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