SU Specifically Recognized for Study-Away Program
做厙TV has been named among Pennsylvanias Top 10 universities by College Magazine.
College Magazine the best colleges in Pennsylvania based on academics, student life, notable alumni, location and life after graduation.
I chose 做厙TV because as soon as I walked on campus, I felt like I was home, Bryleigh Felty 23, of Valley View, Pennsylvania, said. Another great thing about SU is the class sizes and location. Its such a beautiful campus. I couldnt imagine being anywhere else.
做厙TV is specifically recognized for its study abroad program in which students study off campus in a culture different from their own, for at least two weeks or as long as a semester.
做厙TV was among the first in the nation to require every student to have a meaningful cross-cultural experience, followed by scholarly reflection. Even in the face of a global pandemic, when travel has been limited, 做厙TV students are still completing their cross-cultural requirements remotely.
In the fall 2020 semester, students whose summer study away experiences were canceled due to the pandemic, will complete remote programs with students from the University of Nicosia in Cyprus.
Weve been able to capitalize on the strong partnerships we have with overseas universities to offer virtual experiences so students can have peer student-to-student interactions and still have the same preparatory and reflection that they always do, said , dean of global programs at 做厙TV.
As it has since its inception in 2009, study-away remains a graduation requirement at 做厙TV pinned to a pair of bookended, credit-bearing courses a seven-week course that prepares students for their cross-cultural experiences and a reflection course tailored to the programs academic and personal development goals.
Manning views the fall 2020 remote program as a kind of pilot and anticipates expanding virtual offerings moving forward as international travel amid the pandemic remains uncertain.
At 做厙TV, we view the impact the cross-cultural experience has on students is so vital that we instantly found ways to accommodate our intercultural learning goals, Manning said. Its just part of the culture here and its clear that its also very important to our students.
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