Marketing with a French concentration, Tyler and his classmates studied business and intercultural communications in the European Union, at European Union institutions in Brussels, Belgium, and at major international corporations, including one of the world’s largest bicycle manufacturers.
I can also use my abilities to empower others, which was a lesson I won’t forget.
LVC’s Study Abroad and Study Away Programs
HELPING STUDENTS GO FURTHER… ABROAD. FULL-SEMESTER OPPORTUNITIES
Hartl said the application process for a Bishop Fund Scholarship itself was educational. “The application process was valuable because it forced us to consider the implications and purpose of studying abroad,” said Tyler. “I had this in mind during the Intercultural Communications course, in particular. Seeing the management trends and differences between the U.S. and European Union countries regarding strategies and priorities was immensely valuable. I also got to practice my French with native speakers!”
LVC offers seven full-semester, several short-term options, and two domestic internship programs. • London, England—fall, any major • Aix-en-Provence, France—fall and spring, open to any major, but participants must have completed prerequisite coursework in French • Berlin, Germany—fall and spring, open to any major, but participants must have completed at least one year of college-level German language • Dublin, Ireland—spring, any major (includes health professions courses) • Perugia, Italy—fall and spring, open to any major, but participants must take 4-6 credits in Italian language • Hamilton, New Zealand—fall and spring, open to any major • Belfast, Northern Ireland—spring, Audio & Music Production and Music Business majors • Valencia, Spain—fall and spring, open to any major who has completed the required coursework in Spanish
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAMS Tyler’s newfound interest in global affairs and international relations led him to an internship with the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg, an independent, nonprofit organization focused on global learning and supporting future world leaders. “My biggest takeaway was that I have a voice,” said Tyler. “I can be a vehicle for the change I want to see in the world. I can also use my abilities to empower others, which is a lesson I won’t forget.”
Open to any major • Quebec City, Canada—engage with the language, culture, and lifestyle in French-speaking Quebec City • Costa Rica—broaden Spanish language and Hispanic cultural knowledge. • Perugia, Italy—engage with Italy’s culture, language, and lifestyle • Maastricht, The Netherlands—learn about facets of Europe and the European Union • Belfast, Northern Ireland—engage with the history and culture of communication and leadership in Northern Ireland • Edinburgh, Scotland—engage with the music and culture of historic and modern Scotland
DOMESTIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS Aspiring physical therapist Danny McHale ’25 expanded his worldview on the opposite side of the globe, trav-
Open to any major, fall or spring semester. • Boston, Mass. • Washington, D.C. FA L L 20 23
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