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Page 3 • Monday, October 7, 2002
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By Gary Livingston
THE BATTALION
, the places you will go...
lifetime experiences, many students choose to study abroad
After five weeks of studying abroad
i Italy, Sara Schoenfield gained the
ind of education that can’t be found
gies replace;; n a classroom
tern from a
“Standing in the Roman
blloseum was mind-blowing, (espe-
ially) to think how old it is, the histo-
ythat took place inside, and that it’s
till standing,” said Schoenfield, a sen-
bg sis suit or j 0U malism major. “That was proba-
. outithasi ^ m y favorite thing in Italy, along
m L 0re ' with the food.”
Schoenfield said mealtime in Italy
,, vas as tasty as it was relaxing.
“The meals were amazing. You sit
lown for hours and enjoy course after
ourse (because) the meals are sup-
losed to be laid back,” she said.
After studying five weeks in Italy,
choenfield said she backpacked
iround Europe w ith other students for
wo weeks, squeezing in as many
ountries as possible. Schoenfield said
he chose the Italy program because it
, ^ Jras longer and cheaper than the origi-
J’lvL 6 Ia i program she had considered.
Every year, almost 1,000 Aggies
ravel and study in places all over
he world through Texas A&M’s
_ _j —‘tody abroad programs where stu-
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will be locate;^ cultura ,_ education
Whether students choose to explore
the Australian outback, scuba dive in
Costa Rica, study Michelangelo’s
David in Italy, walk along the beaches
of Normandy or learn Russian in
Moscow, A&M’s study abroad pro
gram can send students almost any
where in the world.
Brian Lancaster, program coordina
tor for the study abroad program, said
there are about 40 study abroad pro-
a ; S rai ^s, not including university-wide
^changes or department exchanges.
Many students choose to study in
another country because they dream of
seeing certain parts of the world, want
to learn new languages, or just want to
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Cathy Schutt, assistant director of
the study abroad program, said sum
mer is by far the most popular semes
ter for students to study overseas and
close to 700 Aggies travel overseas
during the summer months.
Schutt said the most popular pro
grams are ones that have been around
for a while and have established
themselves.
“(The Italy program has) been
around for so long that students come
back and tell of their adventures,” Schutt
said. “Through word of mouth the pro
gram has become the most popular.”
The Italy program takes students
to a small Tuscany town located in
the Apennine Mountains, an hour
from Florence.
Here, students spend five weeks
studying Italian culture in a dormitory
like complex complete with class
rooms and a dining area which cooks
authentic Italian food everyday.
Students take class trips to Florence,
Rome, Venice and other cities to study
famous art and architecture.
Participants have weekends free so
they can travel independently through
out Italy. Schutt said before applying
for a study abroad program, students
should check to see if the classes will
count toward their majors.
“We recommend students talk to
their advisers first to see if the cours
es offered will work for their major or
degree plan ” Schutt said.
Advanced planning is important for
prospective study abroad participants,
Lancaster said.
“We also emphasize for students to
begin thinking about it early, as early
as their freshmen year.” Lancaster
said. “That way they can think about
the money and degree aspects.”
Once students apply and are accept
ed into a particular study abroad pro
gram, they go through a semester-long
orientation. Meetings are usually held
weekly or biweekly and are designed
for students to learn what they should
bring, what not to bring, class infor
mation and safety techniques while
studying abroad.
“We can’t promise nothing will
happen while studying abroad, but we
do our best to try and prepare students
while they are away,” Schutt said.
“Usually if students are smart and
don’t do dangerous things such as
going into bad areas they will be safe.”
Lancaster said students can follow
certain techniques to heighten their
safety while in a foreign country.
“There are certain safety precau
tions you have to take when studying
abroad,” he said. “Mostly, the number
one danger is people trying to steal
from you. If you blend in and don’t
look like a tourist, you’ll be fine.
That’s what the orientation is mainly
for — showing you how to fit in.”
Schoenfield said she traveled
around Europe with nothing but a
backpack and a Eurail Pass that
allowed for easy transportation
between countries.
“Including Italy, we went to six
countries in two weeks,” Schoenfield
said. “There was one guy who had
his whole trip planned out. He ended
up going to seven countries in the
two weeks and he met up with us in
different cities.”
Because limited finances is one of
the main reasons students cannot par
ticipate in studying overseas, A&M
has many scholarships and financial
aid available for interested students.
Schutt encourages students who think
they can’t participate in a program to
apply anyway. She said there are many
possibilities for students, and they
should not to let an opportunity pass
them by because of financial reasons.
Both Schutt and Lancaster empha
size how important it is for students to
gain experiences in different cultures.
“The work force is globally-mind
ed and diverse,” Lancaster said.
“Employers want employees who fit
that bill. Students need to gain a
global understanding and step out of
their comfort zone to show they
won’t get lost. And it looks great on
your resume.”
Schutt said listing a study abroad
experience on one’s resume often
proves beneficial when a student is
searching for a job.
“I can’t tell you how many students
put that they studied abroad on their
resume, and during interviews all the
potential employer wanted to talk
about was their studying abroad expe
riences,” Schutt said. “It definitely
puts you a step ahead. We all need to
step in other’s peoples’ shoes.”
RUBEN DELUNA • THE BATTALION
Schoenfield said she still looks back
on her trip and can’t believe how many
experiences she encountered this past
summer. She said she and many others
on the trip took plenty of film so that
they could document their travels and
share them with friends back home.
“I had the most amazing time in
Italy and in Europe,” Schoenfield said.
“The study abroad program did a great
job of preparing us for the trip. While
they told us things we would be doing,
they can’t prepare you for what you’re
about to experience.”
On Friday, Oct. 1 1, students interest
ed in studying abroad are invited to the
Overseas Day, which will take place in
the MSC from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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