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2 CAMPUS NEWS Meredith study abroad program sends students all over the world Number of students studying abroad up from last year. REBECCA BARRINGER Staff Reporter Student participation in the study abroad program is high this semester as stu dents travel to various loca tions. "There was a good mix of destinations and a high level of participation," said study abroad assistant Sara Milani. A total of 17 students are participating this semester in the spring study abroad program, traveling to vari ous places such as Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Russia and Italy. The number is an increase from last spring's number of 10 students, Milani said. Milafti was' pleased to see the increase in spring study abroad. "Students come back with more self-confidence and independence," she said. Milani added that a semester abroad generally helped students with their academics as well. Senior Julia Diez D'Aux agreed. "After my semester in Djion last spring, I have really found that I have more interest in iriy French classes," she said. "The history and literature some how seems more relevant after you've spent three months living there." Student interest has also been shown for the various summer smdy abroad options. Meredith spon sored trips vary from desti nations of Italy, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, China, France, Denmark, Spain and Bolivia. Milani said that student interest in the summer pro grams was high. Professors generally organized the individual trips and trav eled with the students. Program Director BetQ' Webb said that the "uncer tainties" we have faced since September 11 have "made people ask more questions and be a bit more cautious about travelling" but that it has not negative ly affected the study abroad program. Webb said that the expe rience of studying abroad is "profoxmdly life enhancing" and that "international engagement has never been more unportant than it is now." N.C. First Lady Mary Easley to speak at Meredith education banquet The Meredith College Office of Study Abroad invites you to meet with a representative from Institute for Study Abroad, "Butkr University Tuesday, February 11,11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Office of Study Abroad is delighted to offer you an opportunfty to meet with Steve Seawott/i, a representative from IFSA-Butier. Steve wHIbeon hand to discuss SlJfly abroad pro|r3ms in Australia, New Zealand, England. Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Argentina, CRIie, and Costa Rica. In addrtkin oansv««rtng)ourquestlonsalx)ii1fieldsof study offered in these locations. Steve can also discuss the nitty gritty details: cost, scholarships, housing options, and travel. Butler has such a wide variety of offerings, It helps to have t^is expertise when looking at their preigrams. Steve will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in 8elk Dining Hall. Tuesday, Febfuary 11, is the only day Steve will be on our campus this semester. Don't pass up this chance to learn more abut these exciting opportunltiesl If you have any questions, please contact; Sara Milani Assistant Director of Study Abroad Ext 8429, MilanlS@meredlth.edu OFFICE OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICA TIONS Press Release First Lady of North Carolina Mary P. Easley will be the featured speaker at Meredith College’s School of Education Intern/Cooperating Teacher Banquet on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in Belk Dining Hall. One of Easley’s main ini tiatives as first lady is teacher recruitment. The Meredith event honors stu dent teachers from Meredith’s teacher educa tion program, along with the Wake County Public Schools teachers, Meredith faculty, and Wake County Public Schools human resources personnel who have worked with the stu dents this semester. Easley serves on the board of directors of Commimities In Schools of North Carolina, which con nects community resources with schools to help stu dents stay in school, leam needed skills and prepare to become productive citizens. She received her bachelor’s degree in politics from Wake Forest University in 1972 and received her Juris Doctorate from Wake Forest School of Law in 1975. In addition to being first lady, Mrs. Easley is a full-time Clinical Professor at North Carolina Central Univereity School of Law in Durham. The Meredith College School of Education Intern/Cooperating Teacher Banquet is open by invita tion. For more information. contact the Meredith College School of Education at 919-760-8315. Looi( for coverage of Mrs. Easley’s visit in next week’s Heraltll
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