2008 Woodie Awards
Holt Promotes Study Abroad Program
Tanisha Mathis
Issue date: 9/11/06 Section: Holt News
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Hamilton Holt is dedicated to its mission of educating students for global citizenship and leadership. Classroom studies are informational yet they can not compare to the real-life experience of studying abroad. There are a myriad of travel opportunities available for Holt students.
Last spring students took part in a one-week cultural immersion course in Costa Rica taught by Sue Easton, communications director.
Professor Pedro Bernal led a service project in the Dominican during May. Students were given the opportunity to live and work alongside residents of different rural communities while they took on projects to improve the quality of life.
Some of the many field studies that will take place this year are: Mexico, Peru, Greece, London and Belize. There is also a New York City Theater Tour in March 2007.
Holt students can apply for financial assistance to travel and study abroad. "Students can receive two to six semester hours of academic credit for international study abroad and receive partial funding for their trips," said Sharon Lusk, assistant dean for academic services. "Financial support also may be available for approved international study opportunities offered outside of Rollins College."
To be eligible for a travel/study grant, Holt students must be currently enrolled in a degree program, be in good academic and college standing, and meet other qualifications, including the demonstration of financial need. Those interested should complete the Application for Off-Campus Field Studies located on the International Programs Web site and follow the instructions.
Students also must submit an essay explaining why they desire to participate in a particular course and how the course will assist their academic, social, and/or personal development. For information about the travel-study abroad grants for the new academic year, contact Sharon Lusk at slusk@rollins.edu.
Last spring students took part in a one-week cultural immersion course in Costa Rica taught by Sue Easton, communications director.
Professor Pedro Bernal led a service project in the Dominican during May. Students were given the opportunity to live and work alongside residents of different rural communities while they took on projects to improve the quality of life.
Some of the many field studies that will take place this year are: Mexico, Peru, Greece, London and Belize. There is also a New York City Theater Tour in March 2007.
Holt students can apply for financial assistance to travel and study abroad. "Students can receive two to six semester hours of academic credit for international study abroad and receive partial funding for their trips," said Sharon Lusk, assistant dean for academic services. "Financial support also may be available for approved international study opportunities offered outside of Rollins College."
To be eligible for a travel/study grant, Holt students must be currently enrolled in a degree program, be in good academic and college standing, and meet other qualifications, including the demonstration of financial need. Those interested should complete the Application for Off-Campus Field Studies located on the International Programs Web site and follow the instructions.
Students also must submit an essay explaining why they desire to participate in a particular course and how the course will assist their academic, social, and/or personal development. For information about the travel-study abroad grants for the new academic year, contact Sharon Lusk at slusk@rollins.edu.
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