Jun 22, 2012
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…
Study Abroad
May 7, 2012
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…
Apr 5, 2012
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…
Feb 21, 2012
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…
Feb 21, 2012
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…
Jan 30, 2012
Students Explore the Culture and History of Russia
“Taking this trip to Russia was enlightening and it was awesome to be engulfed in another culture,” says Casey Schmalacker ’12 (Great Neck, N.Y.)…
Jan 30, 2012
Tatiana Logan ’13 Explores Culture and Education in Senegal
“There is something about finding yourself so completely out of your element that helps you define your own culture and your place within it. The people…
Jan 13, 2012
Devon Thorsell ’13 Studies Wildlife Conservation in Tanzania
“Tanzania is the land of The Lion King and if you have seen the movie you remember the opening scene with all the animals: elephants, lions, ostriches…
Jan 6, 2012
Students Spend Winter Break Learning All Over the Globe
More than 120 students are studying in England, Hawaii, Japan, Kenya, Peru, Russia, and Tanzania during the winter break. This is the 34th year in which…
Dec 7, 2011
Xinwei Xu ’13 Gains Global Perspective Studying Economics in London
As a Chinese citizen studying international affairs at an American college, Xinwei Xu ’13 is gaining a clearer perspective on both countries. “The world…