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The Daily OrangePeer advisors provide details at Study Abroad Day
Center representatives share stories with students
By Anne-Caroline Sieffert
Posted: 3/20/08, 12:35 AM EST Section: News
Tables of SU Abroad alumni lined the walls of Room 304 of the Schine Student Center Wednesday for the second annual Study Abroad Day.
Joanna Glass, a junior economics and Italian major, and Johanna Tanzman, a senior chemistry and art history major, both sat at the Florence table. Tuition information, a booklet with program information and a pamphlet for advanced language courses sat atop the blue table clothes.
The two discussed travel experiences and host families with perspective students, recounting Italian friends, food and culture.
"Everyone should go abroad, because you'll never have an opportunity like that to grow and learn," Tanzman said.
Hosted by SU Abroad, the event coincided with presentations by each of the directors of the international abroad programs. The directors were each scheduled to speak for a half hour, with time allotted for students to ask questions.
SU Abroad has international campuses in Europe, Asia and South America, and is a partner with additional programs in each of the seven continents except Antarctica. The Santiago, Florence, Beijing, Madrid, London, Hong Kong and Strasbourg campuses were all included in the tabling and lectures.
"Students are looking for a more global view of the world when they apply for an international experience," said Julia Riverso, a staff member at SU Abroad.
The students and faculty representatives seated at each table lobbied for student interest in their abroad center.
"These last years have seen an increase of students coming to our Beijing and Hong-Kong programs," said Linda Braithwaite, an admissions counselor for the Hong-Kong and Beijing programs.
For students with management majors, the Chinese programs offer a chance to strengthen their resume with experience in the new market places, Braithwaite said.
"Those are major business centers and offering interesting possibilities," said Winnie Kyi, a junior finance and information and technology studies major.
Joanna Glass, a junior economics and Italian major, and Johanna Tanzman, a senior chemistry and art history major, both sat at the Florence table. Tuition information, a booklet with program information and a pamphlet for advanced language courses sat atop the blue table clothes.
The two discussed travel experiences and host families with perspective students, recounting Italian friends, food and culture.
"Everyone should go abroad, because you'll never have an opportunity like that to grow and learn," Tanzman said.
Hosted by SU Abroad, the event coincided with presentations by each of the directors of the international abroad programs. The directors were each scheduled to speak for a half hour, with time allotted for students to ask questions.
SU Abroad has international campuses in Europe, Asia and South America, and is a partner with additional programs in each of the seven continents except Antarctica. The Santiago, Florence, Beijing, Madrid, London, Hong Kong and Strasbourg campuses were all included in the tabling and lectures.
"Students are looking for a more global view of the world when they apply for an international experience," said Julia Riverso, a staff member at SU Abroad.
The students and faculty representatives seated at each table lobbied for student interest in their abroad center.
"These last years have seen an increase of students coming to our Beijing and Hong-Kong programs," said Linda Braithwaite, an admissions counselor for the Hong-Kong and Beijing programs.
For students with management majors, the Chinese programs offer a chance to strengthen their resume with experience in the new market places, Braithwaite said.
"Those are major business centers and offering interesting possibilities," said Winnie Kyi, a junior finance and information and technology studies major.
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