Study Abroad
Kelsey Lantz ’13 Takes on Water Management in Uganda
By Shehtaz Huq ’14 As a sophomore EXCEL Scholar, Kelsey Lantz ’13 (Washington, Pa) wanted to find empirical raw data to plug into the computer model she’d been developing with Kristen Sanford Bernhardt, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, to calculate the costs of maintaining rural water systems. Her research led her to a [...]
Students Explore Italian Art History and Culture in Interdisciplinary Course
To gain a genuine appreciation for the works of Italian masters—Giotto, Donatello, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Dante, Boccaccio—what could be better than literally walking in their footsteps? A group of 21 Lafayette students had that experience this summer while spending three weeks studying art history, the culture of Italy, and the Italian Renaissance as they toured Venice, [...]
Students Study Ancient and Modern China in Faculty-Led Course
You can read about the Great Wall of China in a textbook or trace its path on a map, but if you really want to get a feel for the Great Wall, nothing compares to setting foot on it. “After learning about the wall through our readings and research, it was surreal being able to [...]
Students Study Engineering and Spanish Culture in Faculty-led Semester in Madrid
Twenty-five students, mostly sophomore engineering majors, spent the spring semester in Madrid, Spain, as part of Lafayette’s faculty-led semester-abroad program. Joshua Smith, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, captained the trip, which was based at Saint Louis University’s Madrid campus. View and share more images of the Madrid semester abroad on Flickr “It’s a special program,” [...]
Lafayette Will Enhance Study Abroad Opportunities with Support from Mellon Foundation
Lafayette will enhance its global education offerings with a $150,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. During the next three years, the College will develop international initiatives and enhance study programs in strategic areas of the globe, provide more students with opportunities to study abroad, and increase the number of faculty members taking part [...]
Paige Triola ’14 Explores Environmental Conservation in the Costa Rican Rainforest
By Michele Tallarita ’12 Paige Triola ’14 (Chalfont, Pa.) remembers the moment she stepped into a rainforest for the first time. “It’s really humid, it’s extremely green, and it just looks like every square inch is taken up by some sort of living thing,” she says. “It was also very noisy. The birds were squawking [...]
Students Have Life-Changing Experiences in Africa
To learn about another culture, you can watch the documentaries, read the books, study the maps and artifacts, listen to the experts—but nothing can come close to the experience of actually being there. Nothing can match taking an early morning jog near your hotel and crossing paths with two giraffes or visiting Oldupai gorge, the [...]
Chris Kelly ’13 and Emily Defnet ’13 Awarded Goldwater Scholarships
Geology and international affairs double major Chris Kelly ’13 (Boyertown, Pa.) and chemistry major Emily Defnet ’13 (Pottstown, Pa.) have achieved national distinction as recipients of Goldwater Scholarships. Awarded for academic merit, the Goldwater is the premier undergraduate award of its type in the fields of mathematics, science, and engineering. Each student’s award will cover [...]
Peruvian Adventures: Students Explore the Country’s History and Culture in Faculty-Led Course
After he graduates, Justin Barry ’12, a double major in English and international affairs, plans to teach English abroad. Over winter break, he reaffirmed this goal during a three-week course in Peru. “I want to engage in various research projects around the world, involve myself in volunteer work, and write about my experiences,” he says. [...]
Ericka Chehi ’12 Follows Her Dream to Become an Economist in China
By Samuel T. Clover ’91 In the spring of 2007, while Ericka “Missy” Chehi ’12 (Greenville, Del.) was still a junior in high school, she took a whirlwind three-week tour of China as part of a leadership development program. Though she spoke no Chinese and spent only a brief time in a handful of cities—Hong [...]
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