2008 Woodie Awards
When In Rome, Do as Romans Do
Josh Vanjani
Issue date: 2/22/07 Section: News
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The Study Abroad fair was held in the lobby of McCauley last week, adventure abounded with Bohemian cities, serious business endeavors and everything in between all at an oars length.
Study Abroad fairs are held in both the fall and spring, but students are always making appointments and seeking information about programs, according to Camille Allen, Office of Salve Regina International Programs.
The fair "opens [students'] minds to the whole world; to the problems, to the excitement. They no longer see the narrow focus they had before," Allen said.
One participant at the fair was the American InterContinental University, which offers courses in English speaking London, and exotic Dubai. London offers "a lot of business classes, marketing, management," and Dubai has "international relations, Arabic studies and Middle Eastern studies," Shana Greene, AIU Campus Relations Advisor said..
For a unique trip, the Sea Semester offers classes at sea and on land. "When you actually go to sea, students work as working members of the crew, sailing 24 hours a day, and doing deep sea oceanographic research," Erin Roach, Sea Semester Admissions councilor said.
To study abroad, one must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70, have completed their sophomore year, have junior standing and have declared a major, according to the Salve Study Abroad webpage.
Many begin earlier: "During my tour here, when I was a senior, they mentioned the Study Abroad program-that's part of why I'm here today," Sophomore Kristina Peterson said. Likewise, Allen affirms, "Some students say that's why they came here."
Students milled about the lobby, asking questions and gaining insight. Many found an oasis amidst the desert. "I want to broaden my horizons with figuring out where I'm going to go--¦I eventually want to join the Peace Corps, so that once I get to these places, I'll have something I can bring that will really help out," Freshman Zach O'Leary said.
For others, the oasis was merely a mirage. Freshman Tim Ivory found no music production classes abroad. "They said I can set up my own program, but they don't have one here."
Several recently abroad upperclassmen were on hand to dish the dirt. Senior Leanne LeBlanc took last summer's Rome course, finding it a "fabulous experience." "Roma is my home. The experience was once in a lifetime, and the people and the friendships are memories that nobody will understand," LeBlanc Said.
Junior Colleen McCarthy visited Ireland, the home of her ancestors. "To be honest, they spoke English, which was nice," McCarthy said. She toured the rolling green hills of County Kerry and County Cork. Additionally, the pub scene is quite different in Ireland, "There'll be traditional music playing. It was a lot more relaxed," McCarthy said.
Any students with further questions should visit Dr. Allen in McCauley 310.
Study Abroad fairs are held in both the fall and spring, but students are always making appointments and seeking information about programs, according to Camille Allen, Office of Salve Regina International Programs.
The fair "opens [students'] minds to the whole world; to the problems, to the excitement. They no longer see the narrow focus they had before," Allen said.
One participant at the fair was the American InterContinental University, which offers courses in English speaking London, and exotic Dubai. London offers "a lot of business classes, marketing, management," and Dubai has "international relations, Arabic studies and Middle Eastern studies," Shana Greene, AIU Campus Relations Advisor said..
For a unique trip, the Sea Semester offers classes at sea and on land. "When you actually go to sea, students work as working members of the crew, sailing 24 hours a day, and doing deep sea oceanographic research," Erin Roach, Sea Semester Admissions councilor said.
To study abroad, one must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70, have completed their sophomore year, have junior standing and have declared a major, according to the Salve Study Abroad webpage.
Many begin earlier: "During my tour here, when I was a senior, they mentioned the Study Abroad program-that's part of why I'm here today," Sophomore Kristina Peterson said. Likewise, Allen affirms, "Some students say that's why they came here."
Students milled about the lobby, asking questions and gaining insight. Many found an oasis amidst the desert. "I want to broaden my horizons with figuring out where I'm going to go--¦I eventually want to join the Peace Corps, so that once I get to these places, I'll have something I can bring that will really help out," Freshman Zach O'Leary said.
For others, the oasis was merely a mirage. Freshman Tim Ivory found no music production classes abroad. "They said I can set up my own program, but they don't have one here."
Several recently abroad upperclassmen were on hand to dish the dirt. Senior Leanne LeBlanc took last summer's Rome course, finding it a "fabulous experience." "Roma is my home. The experience was once in a lifetime, and the people and the friendships are memories that nobody will understand," LeBlanc Said.
Junior Colleen McCarthy visited Ireland, the home of her ancestors. "To be honest, they spoke English, which was nice," McCarthy said. She toured the rolling green hills of County Kerry and County Cork. Additionally, the pub scene is quite different in Ireland, "There'll be traditional music playing. It was a lot more relaxed," McCarthy said.
Any students with further questions should visit Dr. Allen in McCauley 310.
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