Announcement: Summer Learning Abroad Opportunity for Education Majors

Announcement brought to you by the College of Education in partnership with Engage Upstate (The Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement) & the Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program, US Dept. of Education.

Learn in Costa Rica & the Dominican Republic – June 2024

Read below to learn more about an immersive 30-day education, culture, and language experience for education majors with an interest in cross-cultural comparisons between educational systems – for an out-of-pocket cost of only $500!

Who we are looking for:

  • Six (6) education majors
  • Any specialization
  • Interested in equity & inclusion
  • Ready for a deep intercultural experience

Travel overview:

  • 30 Days: June 3 – July 1, 2024
  • Dominican Republic & Costa Rica (destinations to be confirmed)
  • Cost: $500. Includes: airfare, lodging, meals, etc.

Starting in January 2024:

  • Required course: ENGL U398/ENSL U398
  • Collaborate with fellow scholars, including in-service teachers to hone multicultural & diversity awareness, practice Spanish, plan research, create a shared blog, and prepare for June!

How to get involved:

  • Reach out via email or Microsoft Form: https://forms.office.com/r/wXMM6Wy9Q6t (Please note that this is a preliminary application to screen interest and if you are selected you will need to complete a full application with letters of reference, etc)
  • If you cannot travel, you can still participate virtually and enroll in the Spring 2024 course
  • Priority application due by Nov 1

Questions? Reach out!

Dr. David Marlow – marlowd@uscupstate.edu

Dr. Tina Herzberg – herzberg@uscupstate.edu

By Sam Reinhardt, AmeriCorps VISTA Member 2023-24