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