Study Abroad News
Longitudes and Latitudes
The International Programs Office invites you to enjoy the latest edition of our newsletter, which highlights the College's internationalization efforts from study abroad, exchange programs, and international events on campus.
Next edition coming soon!
Shutterbugs III - Study Abroad Photo Contest
Congratulations to the Shutterbugs III Study Abroad Photo Contest Winners! All contestants' photos are currently on display in Dillard Fine Arts Center. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynchburgcollege/sets/72157627920899157/
First place- Natanis Demascio - Class Set of Math Books, Ave Maria Girls School, St. Lucia
Second place- Carly Pleines - Woman Dancing in Celebration at Anna's Well Dedication, Gulu, Uganda AND Brandon Gannicott - Trafalgar Square, London, England
Honorable mention- Grace Mattox - Fishermen's Bastion, Budapest, Hungary AND Jess Mader - Samiria River Biodiversity, Peruvian Amazon
Study abroad has another record-breaking year
A total of 175 LC students participated in study abroad during the 2010-11 with experiences ranging from an exploration of Rome's millennia of art and architecture to Spanish language and cultural learning in Costa Rica. Approximately 27 percent of the 2011 graduating class completed their studies at LC with a study abroad experience. LC continues to offer extensive study abroad programming from a wide spectrum of academic disciplines with options at winter term, spring break as part of a semester-long course on campus, and summer term. In addition, students may opt for academic year and semester-long experiences through direct exchange programs or study abroad service providers.
Recent graduates attend graduate school abroad
Three members of the 2011 graduating class will be attending graduate school overseas in Poland and the United Kingdom. Ellie Rapp (history) will build upon her internship experience in London and pursue an M.A. in museum studies at University of Leicester. Amber Gavin (international relations) will return to her study abroad alma mater to complete her M.A. in international studies and diplomacy. Amber spent her senior year abroad at the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies. Michael Mariner (international relations) will be working towards his M.A. in Central and European studies at Jagiellonian University in Poland, where he took part in a summer language program following his freshmen year at LC. These students' acceptances into graduate programs abroad demonstrates the value of study abroad and the opportunities the experience creates.
Experiential Learning Grants available for study abroad
All undergraduate students are eligible for an Experiential Learning Grant (ELG) to participate in a Lynchburg College-sponsored study abroad program during the winter or summer terms.
ELGs are tuition credit vouchers that can be used to cover 50 percent of tuition fees, up to a total of three credits, for these experiences. Students will have access to one voucher per academic year. For example, if a student enrolls in a six-credit-hour study abroad program, he/she will essentially pay for three credit hours but receive six credit hours for participation in study abroad.
With such a substantial reduction in tuition costs, the College expects greater participation in study abroad and other experiential learning activities such as internships and faculty-student research.
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| Kevin (back row, third from left) and his students in Chile |
Kevin McCloskey '10 enters field of international education
Class of 2010 graduate Kevin McCloskeyhas started a career in international education as a result of his Spanish language studies and study abroad experience in Xalapa, Mexico. Kevin recently secured a position as a university relations representative with International Studies Abroad (ISA), the same organization that sponsored his study abroad program in Mexico. Looking back, Kevin considers declaring a Spanish major and study abroad the best decisions he made at LC. "I fell in love with Mexico. The culture, the language and the people's generosity were infectious. Upon my return I was certain that I wanted to enter the field of international education," Kevin said.
After graduation and before his job with ISA, Kevin went to Chile to teach English and continue working on his Spanish. While in Chile, Kevin kept a blog for the LC study abroad website. Be sure to check it out to read about his experience and recent reflections on his academic and professional development both at LC and abroad.
Congratulations, Kevin!
Ashley Baker '12 awarded Gilman Scholarship
LC mathematics major Ashley Baker was awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarshipto study abroad in England for the academic year 2010-2011 at the University of Reading through a program sponsored by Randolph College. Ashley is Lynchburg College's first recipient of this national-level award.
While abroad, Ashley maintained a blogon LC's study abroad website, and upon return, she will undertake a project to encourage other LC students to study abroad. Congratulations, Ashley!
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| Dr. Manian (third from left) and the LC delegation take time for a photo during their visit to Permanent Mission of Iraq to the UN. |
LC student delegation wins awards at National Model United Nations Simulation
Under the direction of Dr. Sabita Manian, professor of political science and international relations, 20 LC students traveled to New York City and represented Iraq and (Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Security Council) at the National Model United Nations (NMUN) Simulation in April. The students' participation in NMUN is part of a rigorous semester-long academic exercise that focuses on writing and debating skills in a simulation of the UN. As a result of their hard work and preparation the LC delegation received awards for Distinguished Delegation and another award for Outstanding Delegates in Committee in the Committee on the Status of Women. In addition, the LC delegates visited the Permanent Mission of Iraq to the UN where they were briefed by the Iraqi Ambassador, H.E. Dr. Al-Bayati.
