Stan and Karen Johnson
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
September 2016 Welcome to the September edition of Going Global, the monthly newsletter that provides readers with information and reflections on the international experiences of GCC students. Presented by: The Stan and Karen Johnson Office of International Education Director: Dr. Lois Johnson Field Director: Dr. Mark Reuber Staff Assistant: Mrs. Jennifer Gilliland Student Assistants: Justine Simon, Erin Wheeler, Allison Hafner, Micayla Wright, Geoffrey Hall, Sarah Smith, Marley Kropp, and Natalie Webb
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Everyone has been to a museum at some point in their life. Whether you’re an avid fan or couldn’t care less, we’ve all been able to walk down the halls of history and see all the artifacts that have been left behind. We stroll through museums, briefly glancing at hundreds pieces of history, and rarely do we give much thought to them: “Oh, it’s just ANOTHER broken pot.” I certainly was this type of museum goer. I could buzz through a museum in no time, and I’d only pause to examine spotlight pieces. That, however, was before my June 2016 experience with Centro di Conservazione Archaeologica. While I was on this trip, I not only got to visit a place I’d never been before—Sardinia, Italy—I also got to rebuild history. Sardinia is a large island off the western coast of Italy, and has is its own unique culture. The Sardinian people are distinct from Italians, but for a long time they didn’t have any cultural pieces of their own. Ancient stone fortresses called Nuraghe are scattered around the island and act as a kind of cultural beacon, but they were for long largely ignored by the archaeological community. The project I, along with four other Grove City students, worked on was called the Mont’e Prama Project. Mont’e Prama is the location where a very treasured discovery was made. One day, while a farmer was tilling his field, he turned up what he thought was a large rock. It turned out to be the head of what the Italians fondly refer to as i Giganti--The Giants. These Giants are completely unique, and more of them haven’t been discovered elsewhere on the island. They are skillfully crafted and are estimated to have been made between the 11th and 8th century B.C. This makes them the most ancient anthropomorphic sculptures of the Mediterranean area, preceding the kouroi of ancient Greece. They were quite the discovery, and they gave Sardinians a history, a culture, and a reason to be proud of their heritage. (cont…)
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We took 26 crates of fragments and dusted, labeled, carefully scraped, brushed, and washed each and every stone in the crate. Each crate contained somewhere between 5 and 50 fragments which were frequently caked with dirt. We were holding pieces of history, and we cleaned and cataloged each piece so that we later might be able to reassemble them. We worked at the local Cabras museum, and frequently tour groups would come through and watch us work. Each step in the cleaning process took days to complete and really gave all of the students participating an appreciation for the work that goes into our museum exhibits and the pieces on display there. Our days at the museum consisted of slowly cleaning and piecing back together Nuraghe models, and our evenings were spent listening to Dr. Roberto Nardi give lectures on various aspects of conservation. Our three course dinners were family style and made by our lovely chef, Maria. We went on several weekend trips to see some of the sights Sardinia had to offer, and we frequented the local beach. The experience was fantastic and something I’ll never forget. I learned so much about conservation, and how much passion, effort, and time it takes to transform these dirt encrusted rocks into the beautiful museum pieces we take for granted. I made great friends, expanded my horizons, and learned a little bit about history while I was at it. Dr. Nardi and his wife will be visiting us here at Grove City on October 8th, and will be speaking at an exhibition that was organized by Katelyn Miller, Sonja Kiefer, Eloise Smith, and Dr. Mobley. The exhibit will present what we worked on in Sardinia, and lasts from 3-6. It will include pictures, student interviews, videos, posters, and more detailed information on the work we did with the Mont’e Prama statues. Dr. Nardi, who is a very interesting speaker, will give his lecture at 4. There will be refreshments from 5-6. The exhibit will be in Pew Memorial room. This is a very unique opportunity to listen to one of the world’s leading conservationists speak.
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Justine Simon Major: Communication Studies Prague, Czech Republic Justine studied abroad in Prague originally to get out of the Grove City bubble and see the world. What she didn’t expect, though, was to come back to the States feeling like an actual adult who could honestly live anywhere in the world. Her time abroad was not even close to easy but she found it, without a doubt, 100% worth it. Studying abroad was hands down the best decision she made in college. Erin Wheeler Major: Elementary Education Reading, England Erin is student teaching this semester, but when she is not in the classroom, she loves to be involved in the performing arts here on campus. When abroad in England, Erin loved to spend time studying Shakespearean theatre while walking through the town where Shakespeare really lived! She can’t wait to go back to Europe and learn more about music and history so she can share the information with her future students. Allison Hafner Major: Psychology Cork, Ireland Last fall, Allison had the chance to study abroad in Ireland. On top of seeing the beautiful landscapes, she was able to learn about its history in ways she wouldn’t have been able to anywhere else. For example, she was given the opportunity to listen to a professional storyteller (scéalaí) recite some traditional folktales and teach on Irish lore. Through her time in Cork, she was able to gain a new sense of independence and made some life-long friends. It was a challenging, inspiring, and incredibly valuable experience. 6
Micayla Wright Major: Mechanical Engineering Nantes, France Back when Micayla was visiting Grove City before her freshman year, she was surprised to learn about the program for engineers to study abroad. Since that day, Micayla had looked forward to this opportunity, but it turned out better than she could have ever imagined. The friendships that were made with locals and other students in the program are irreplaceable simply because of the things they experienced together. While Micayla had a desire to travel before studying abroad, all of the rich culture, beautiful architecture and landscapes, and delicious food she had the privilege of experiencing just increased that desire even more.
Natalie Webb Major: Entrepreneurship and Biblical/Religious Studies BIP and Italy Synthesizing ideas, developing new solutions, and trying to make the world a better place- this is Natalie Webb. Fondly referred to as Miss America by her family, Natalie is a young professional who, thanks to her time spent abroad, has a wide variety of work experience in areas such as archaeological conservation, cooking, and information technology. Natalie loves new experiences and has traveled to many countries including England, Switzerland, Israel, Italy, and South Korea. A semester abroad in Florence, Italy, and a month each in Seoul, South Korea and Sardinia, Italy have expanded her horizons and given her a love for life. Natalie holds that the best food was in Italy, the best view in Switzerland, and the best experience in Israel.
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Marley Kropp Major: Communication Studies Wales, Northern Ireland, and Spain Marley is a senior from outside of Philadelphia, and she spent her whole junior year abroad in order to connect with people from different cultures and expand her horizons. It was a great, challenging experience, and she is more independent, adaptable, and culturally sensitive because of it. No matter where Marley is, she loves to write and perform music, take photos, have good conversations, and read. Sara Smith Major: Political Science Dubrovnik, Croatia Sara studied abroad in Dubrovnik, Croatia. She is especially interested in international affairs and diplomacy, so she loved being in a classroom with students from a variety of countries with different political backgrounds. In addition to spending last semester in Croatia, Sara also lived in Montevideo, Uruguay for a little over a year as a child. She already misses Croatia and hopes to travel again sometime in the near future.
Geoffrey Hall Major: History and International Studies Townsville, Australia
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Geoffrey Hall is a senior at Grove City College studying history with a minor in international studies. In 2015, he participated in a month long archaeological expedition with four other Grove City students to Sardinia, Italy. Last year he studied abroad in Townsville, Australia, which is up north in Queensland, during the spring semester. Geoffrey also stayed on afterwards to serve as an intern with the United States Consulate in Melbourne, Australia over the summer. After he graduates, he is looking to either attend graduate school or pursue a career overseas.
Faculty Led Travel Course Experience by Micayla Wright
Student Mike Cole took HUMA 301 to France and England in May, 2016
Why did you want to do an intersession course abroad? I felt that it was a good way to get a HUMA credit while exploring outside cultures. How would you describe this experience? Eye-opening. I got to see the subtle differences in other cultures. Definitely a bit of culture shock in there, but it was also cool to see the similarities. What did you gain from this experience? Other than a HUMA credit... I gained a lot of knowledge about medieval art in a very tangible sense. What is your favorite memory from your time in France? Going to the top of the Eiffel tower and overlooking the brilliance of the city of Paris is an experience that will resonate in my mind for the decades to come. How did this experience affect your view on traveling and/or other cultures? It opened my eyes to the multitude of cultural similarities that we do not often contemplate on a regular basis.
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The Study Abroad Process
by Marley Kropp
Make an appointment to meet with a peer advisor in the Office of International Education by emailing jlgilliland@gcc.edu or stopping by HAL 319. A peer advisor will go over programs and the process with you. Use the status sheet for your major in planning study abroad.
Fill out the Grove City College Course Approval Form on the OIE website (Forms page) on your computer and then print it. This application gives you permission to transfer your course credits to Grove City College. You must come to the OIE and meet with a peer advisor before filling this out.
Meet with the financial aid office whether or not you currently have financial aid or wish to obtain aid for your semester abroad.
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Decide upon a program provider and choose the location and country. Do not apply to the program yet.
Meet with your academic advisor to determine what courses you can take abroad. Make sure that you will be able to graduate on time.
Apply for a passport if you need one. Make sure yours is valid for at least 6 months after you return and that there are at least 4 blank pages in your passport for stamping. If you need a passport photo, make an appointment in the OIE. There is no charge for a passport or visa photo to the campus community. Check with your program provider to see if you need a visa for the country where you will study.
Begin the course approval process. The OIE can help you find whom to contact in each academic department. Have the faculty approve the courses on your Course Approval Form. Submit your application to the OIE with syllabi for your chosen and alternate courses. Be sure that the courses that you select are offered the semester and year that you plan to go.
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Research available study abroad scholarships. Check to see what scholarships and financial aid are available with your program provider.
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Complete the application for the specific program or school through which you want to study. Make sure you meet their deadlines, which may differ from the Grove City College deadlines!
Know and follow GCC application deadlines. The spring study abroad deadline is October 17, 2016. The summer and fall deadline is March 15, 2017.
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Submit a copy of your passport; a student information form; and a travel, housing and cellphone contact information form to the OIE. Because you are a GCC student, your parents or guardians will need to sign a release to be submitted to the OIE.
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Even though the GCC January 2017 Intersession Trips are full, you can still go abroad for a few weeks on these trips from our partner program providers! AIFS Costa Rica
San José
1/7 – 1/21
$2,995
Cuba
Havana
1/3 – 1/21
$4,395
Ecuador
Galápagos Islands
1/2 – 1/15
$4,395
England
London
1/1 – 1/22
$3,995
France
Paris
1/1 – 1/21
$3,695
Greece
Athens
1/1 – 1/22
$4,195
Ireland
Dublin
1/1 – 1/21
$4,195
Italy
Dolomites
12/26 – 1/14
$3,995
Italy
Rome
1/1 – 1/21
$3,795
Spain
Barcelona
1/6 – 1/21
$3,495
Turkey
Istanbul
12/26 – 1/16
$3,295
API
Argentina
Buenos Aires
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
Bonaire
Kralendijk
12/31 – 1/21 $
$4,150
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
Chile
Santiago
1/1 – 1/22
$2,950
China
Shanghai
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
Costa Rica
Monteverde
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
Czech Republic
Prague
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
England
London
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
France
Paris
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
France
Toulouse
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
Germany
Berlin
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
Ghana
Legon
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
Ireland
Dublin
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
Mexico
Guanajuato
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
Netherlands
Amsterdam
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
Portugal
Lisbon
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
Italy
Florence
1/2 – 1/22
$4,380
Senegal
Dakar
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
Spain
Salamanca
1/5 – 1/21
$2,800
Spain
Barcelona
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
Spain & Morocco
Seville & Sabat
1/2 – 1/20
$3,950
Spain
Alicante
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
Spain
Seville
1/2 – 1/20
$2,950
Athena Italy 12
CIEE
Florence
1/2 – 1/22
$4,390
CIS
IES
France, Morocco, Belgium, Germany
1/1 – 1/21
$5,390
France, Morocco, Belgium
1/2 – 1/15
$5,390
France and Spain
1/2 – 1/14
$5,390
France
Aix-enProvence
1/1 – 1/21
$3,990
England
London
1/5 – 1/21
Italy, France, Netherlands, Czech Republic Spain
Chile
Santiago
1/3 – 1/22
$3,035
ISA Italy
Florence
1/2 – 1/21
$3,250
Italy
Rome
1/7 – 1/21
$3,650
$4,690
Spain
Málaga
1/7 – 1/20
$1,900
12/28 – 1/15
$5,390
Spain
Salamanca
1/7 – 1/21
$1,975
1/2 – 1/21
$3,990
France, Italy, Greece
12/29 – 1/15
$5,390
France, Morocco, Gibraltar, Spain
12/28 – 1/15
$5,390
Italy
$4,590/21
$3,495
Barcelona
Florence
USAC Costa Rica
Puntarenas
12/26 – 1/14
$2,980
Cuba
Havana
12/26 – 1/14
$3,650
Spain
Alicante
12/26 – 1/14
$1,900
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INTERESTED?
2017 May Intersession
Email pckemeny @gcc.edu
Huma 200: Western Civilization Huma 303: Civilization and the Speculative Mind Phil 290/RELI 290: Classical Thought & Christian Intellectual Tradition With Dr. Kemeny and Dr. Coulter
Paul’s Workshop in Corinth (Acts 18:3)
•14 days spent exploring the biblical and classical worlds
of Greece & Rome •Estimated cost? approx. $5575 including round trip from Pittsburgh, tuition, air, lodging, & most meals For more information contact Dr. P.C. Kemeny pckemeny@gcc.edu or Dr. Michael Coulter mlcoulter@gcc.edu
Explore Athens, Corinth, Rome, and Florence
More info? gccgreeceanditaly2017
St. Peter’s Basilica
Itinerary Day 1: Depart Pittsburgh Day 2: Athens Arrive and continue to seaside town of Nafplio Day 3: Epidauvros Ancient theater, Sacred Road, Tours of Temples Day 4: Corinth Tour of Palamidi Fortress, Corinth, and Acrocorninth Day 5: Athens New Acropolis Museum, Acropolis, Parthenon, Areopagus
Day 8: Athens Temple of Zeus, Panathenic Stadium, Tomb of the Unknown, National Archeological Museum Day 9: Rome Piazza del Popolo, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps Day 10: Classical Rome St. John, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Piazza Navona Day 11: Christian Rome Vatican City – Bridge of Angels, St. Peter’s Square, Vatican Museum, St. Peter’s Basilica
Day 6: Free Day Optional Three Island Cruise
Day 12: Florence Tuscany and Renaissance city of Florence – explore the Academy
Day 7: Delphi and Osios Lukas Oracle, Museum, Temple, Theater, Monestary
Day 13: Christian Rome Catacombs, St. Paul’s Outside the Walls
Calling all Education related majors! Welcome to
EDUC 488 or SEDU 101 May 21st -28th students will be taught on campus. May 28th-June 1th students will enjoy a 5 day learning excursion into New York City. Enjoy hands-on school experience, a boat ride in NY Harbor, a Central Park Biking tour, a Broadway Play, and several other activities. Schools that we plan to visit include Morris Park High School (Bronx, award-winning principal who has a working relationship with the Bill Gates Foundation), and Evangel Christian School (Brooklyn, a very unique PK-9 Christian school with over 25 languages represented in home). Led by Dr. Culbertson and Dr. Genareo May 21- June 1, 2017 Contact the professors for more info!
May 2017 Intersession Travel Course 16
INTERNATIONAL TEACHING OPPORTUNITY
LONDON, ENGLAND
Travel Dates: June 3-11, 2017 Led by Prof. Sue Dreves and Prof. Pat Scheffler
This is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to complete field experiences during a one week placement in one of the top three inner city schools in London. At Risley Avenue Primary School, the students come from 75 different countries speaking 47 different languages and all learning English! Many school districts ask the question of new hires, “Has the employee worked with diverse populations?” This experience will provide you with a resounding, “Yes!” Through this trip, you will have the opportunity to work with children ages 3 to 12 while initiating the required action plan research for EDUC 343 or the field experience for EDUC 324. In the evenings and weekends we explore downtown London with shopping, dinners, evensong, and a show!
EDUC 324 or 343 Total Cost of the Trip: $4,899.00
Includes tuition, airfare, room, travel while abroad, and most meals. Dates money is to be collected:
$500.00 deposit due when student enrolls First payment: October 30, for ½ of remaining amount due ($2,199.50) Second payment: February 28, other ½ remaining amount due ($2,199.50)
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MAY 2017 INTERSESSION IN CHINA CITIES VISITED: • • • • •
Shanghai Suzhou Nanjing Xi’an Beijing
COURSE OPTIONS: • • • • •
HUMA 202: Civilization and Literature CHIN 320: Intro to Chinese Civilization ENGL 290: Studies in Literature SOCI 241: Medical Anthropology SOCI 290: Advanced Studies in Medical Anthropology
Visit and experience one of the most ancient and diverse cultures on the planet. A cultural and educational experience of a lifetime! FOR MORE INFORMATION: Office of International Education, HAL 319 Dr. David S. Hogsette, dshogsette@gcc.edu Dr. David Ayers, djayers@gcc.edu
Travel Dates: May 21 – June 1, 2017
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HISTORY OF TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY IN ENGLAND AND WALES – 1750 TO 1900
May Intersession 2017 May 22-June 4, 2017 3 Credits in ENGR 390 OR HIST 390 Led by Dr. Archibald and Dr. Mitchell
Explore
England and Wales by rail, canal, and ferry! Encounter castles, historic bridges, museums, and much more!
OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL AND LIVE IN A CANAL BOAT For more information, please contact Dr. Archibald or Dr. Mitchell 19
Börek Recipe The Börek or burek is one of Eastern Europe’s finest street foods. It first originated in Bosnia, but has spread throughout former Yugoslavia and can be found in every Croatian bakery. Bureks may be filled with beef and potato, as in this recipe, or with cottage cheese and spinach. Traditionally the dough is hand-made, soaked in oil, and stretched until transparent. This version begins with store-bought phyllo dough for an easier process. The burek can be eaten for any meal of the day, or just as a snack. 1 pound lean ground beef 1 tablespoon ground allspice 1 tablespoon paprika Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 potato, finely chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough Melted butter Step 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees (200 degrees Celsius). Step 2. Brown the beef in a large skillet for about 7 minutes over medium heat. Step 3. Drain the fat, and mix in the allspice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the chopped potato and onion. (If you prefer a cheese mixture, combine cottage cheese and feta with a beaten egg) Step 4. Unroll the phyllo dough, and stack two sheets on top of one another. Take about 1/8 of the beef mixture, and spoon it down the long side of the dough. Then roll the phyllo dough into a tube around the beef. After the beef is encased in the dough, roll the tube into a coil. If the coil starts to come apart, secure it with a toothpick. Place the roll on an ungreased baking sheet, and brush the top with melted butter. Step 5. Bake the burek for 20 to 30 minutes, or until it is golden brown.