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2 Campus News Summer school under the Tuscan moon The Office Study Abroad encourages students to study in Italy, Switzerland and U.K. for the summer of2002 Ul Does a view of the Alps from your classroom sound appealing? Krbten Thompson staff Writer The train is leaving—and you will want jo be on it according to Study Abroad Program Director Betty Webb, who last week launched her office’s campaign for Meredith study abroad opportunities in West ern Europe for the summer of 2002. Meredith students and facul ty will be traveling to Italy, Switzerland and the United Kingdom May 16 through August 4 this summer. For students choosing to par ticipate in the first half of the trip which will cover Italy and Switzerland, the dates are May 16-June 29, while in the second half of the trip to England and Scotland, will cover June 29- Aug. 4. All of the dates, how ever, are tentatively set at this point in time. The trip begins in a small town in Italy called Sansepol- cro^hfT^students will spend 4 weeks learning about the cul ture, taking classes and partici pating in activities such as eat ing dinner with local families each Friday night of the stay in the city. Sansepolcro is located about half way between Florence and Rome. Classes in Italy will typ ically meet in the mornings and early afternoons, leaving most of the evenings open for study time and exploration of Sanse polcro and T\jscany. Many of the group excur sions taken in Sansepolcro will introduce students to the cul ture and art of nearby cities. During the three-week stay in Italy, there will be three-day travel breaks that give students the opportunity to travel inde pendently wherever they choose. For example, many students have traveled to Rome or Venice during the three-day breaks. “You will learn how to trav el independently and safely, so you can travel independently and safely everywhere you go throughout the trip,” said sophomore Lindsay Bass, a former study abroad partici pant. The next map dot is Switzer land, where those famous Alps will be the view outside the window. Students stay as the guests of Franklin College, located a few minutes from Lake Lugano. The final travel break is in Switzerland, where students can travel to France or Ger many. In Zurich, Germany, stu dents who signed up for the first part of the trip will board a flight and head home, while the rest of the students will stay and join incoming students who will then head to London. England. In London, “life is easy,” says Webb. “You aren’t far away from things, you can go out and do ^ings and be back for dinner." In London, you will be in the heart of the city-Kensington Square. Here students will be overwhelmed with opportuni ties in theatre, dance, art, museums and historic sites. After four weeks in London, students head to Scotland where they will spend nights en route in York and Durham. This I-week of traveling ends when students get to Manches ter, England, and head back to the States. The program offers three courses in Italy and Switzer land including Environment and Society; Arts. Artifacts, and Culture—the Continent; and Italian Music; Melody, Style and Drama. The three courses in England and Scot land include Arts, Artifacts, and Culture-U.K.; British Par liamentary Government and Survey of Dramatic Literatura- ture. If a student decides to go on the entire trip, she can earn 12 hours of credit. The cost for the full program is $7250. Additional costs include money for independent travel and personal spending as well as airfare, which is arranged by the Office of Study Abroad at a group rate. In 2001, the group rate was $706 per person for airfare. Last year's students reported spending between $2,235 and $4,400 on travel, food, gifts. sightseeing and entertainment. The average amount was $3,100. Scholarships and financial aid are available. Sophomore Holden Burke, who went on the trip last year, said that stu dents should not let money hold them back. “It was the best money I ever spent- It was a priceless experi ence,” she said. Burke was one of the last students to sign up for the trip, and reflecting on the experi ence, said she did not know what she was waiting for. “It is the best of both worlds to go with a Meredith program—you are gomg with people you know but are allowed to be independent.” After all, during her trip, Burl^ was one of the students who did a parachute jump out of an airplane. Students can pick up infor mation and an application for the summer program at the Office of Study Abroad, locat ed in 124 Joyner. The deadline for the tripjs Jan; 18, 2002. 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Requirements: 1) Be a currently enrolled freshman, sophomore or junior taking a full-time program of study; 2) Be in good standing, with a Meredith GPA of at least 2.25: 3) Have financial need, which is defined for this purpose as documented financial need ihat has not been fully met or as unusual financial circumstances that warrant special consideration. 4) Give evidence of significant contribuiions to the College or to the wider communily, either through leadership roles or through service. 5) Be recommended by a Meredith faculty or staff member or by a communily member familiar with her service coniributions. Application forms available in the offices of ihe President, Financial Assistance and Dean of Students or from Class presidents. Deadline: File applications In the Office of the President by Dec. 5,2001. Stu dents who already have a Meredith Service Award do not need to reap ply. as the awards are renewable provided the criteria for renewal is met- Questions? Contact Sue Keamey, Dean of Enrollment Planning and Institutional Effectiveness.
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