It is the fifth year that students at Southern
Illinois University Carbondale are able to spend the summer studying in Spain.
According to the article Study
abroad program in Alcala open new doors for students, this year, nine
students traveled to Alcala de Henares, Spain. This trip is designed to fully
immerse the students in the culture, language, and
education that is offered in Spain.
One student, in
particular, Jacqueline Zarcone Enzbigilis, quoted “Not only am I learning the
language here, but I’m learning a culture and how to adapt and understand other
people…” (Erickson). Other students mentioned the same thing: the ability to
learn the culture and how the education system functions in Spain is immensely helpful
to their future goals.
This program allows students to take up to 12 credits
and allowed several students to accomplish completing a minor while in Spain
(Erickson). The diversity of this program can be seen even in the college
signups. This study abroad program is open to any student, no matter the major
or educational background.
I wish I had this opportunity when I was an
undergraduate student. My educational background is very limited, especially
when it comes to exposure to different cultures. I like that every student at
Southern Illinois University has the ability to sign up and get this
experience.
References:
Erickson, H. (2018,
June 28). Study abroad program in Alcalá opens new doors for students.
Retrieved July 04, 2018, from
https://news.siu.edu/2018/06/062818-study-abroad-program-opens-new-doors.php
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