From Elizabethtown College to the Global Community
Engineering major Michael Young '24 will be studying abroad in Costa Rica in the spring of 2023. Hello, my name is Michael Young! At this point in time, I am about two months away from leaving for a semester abroad in Costa Rica. I’ll share some of my experiences with the process at Etown for... Continue Reading →
Occupational Therapy major Madelyn Box '23 studied abroad in Stirling, Scotland during the spring of 2022. Hey! My name is Madelyn Box, and I spent my Spring 2022 semester in Stirling, Scotland, which is about 45 minutes out from Edinburgh. My drive to study abroad was due to my desire to travel outside of the United... Continue Reading →
International Business major Alex Lynch '24 will study abroad in Dubrovnik, Croatia during the spring of 2023. As an International Business major, I knew since my first year at Elizabethtown College that one day, I was going to study abroad. During my first two years, I was told that the best thing I could do... Continue Reading →
On Monday, November 7th, 2022, the Study Abroad Office held its first in-person Pre-Departure Orientation event since the fall of 2019. Each semester, the Study Abroad Office will host this event to academically and institutionally prepare its outbound students for their upcoming semesters abroad. To begin the evening, our students filled out their study abroad bingo... Continue Reading →
Studying abroad can be one of the most expansive learning experiences during our time at college. Whether we travel for a semester, May term, or summer, innumerable opportunities for us to grow as students and people await. Participation in these experiences, though, necessitates a certain responsibility—one in which we must be educated, ethical, and respectful... Continue Reading →
"Individualism and collectivism, also known as individual orientation and group orientation, are two of the most fundamental concepts that assist in the process of understanding a culture’s social life. These values produce variations in family structures, how aspects of education are structured, the way businesses handle group work, and how people conduct social relations. Collectivistic... Continue Reading →
"Having strong intercultural communication skills is becoming more and more of a necessity in our increasingly globalized society. Globalization has resulted in increasing intercultural relationships, and the growing international phenomenon of cultural mixing adds even greater emphasis to the role of intercultural communication. Communication itself serves a variety of functions. It helps fulfill interpersonal needs,... Continue Reading →
"Culture shock, or the process of adapting to a new culture, is a phenomenon that is likely to occur when someone moves to a new city, country, or region, and begins to realize how its culture differs from their own original culture. Those who experience culture shock usually go through four different stages before fully... Continue Reading →
"A country or culture's cultural patterns, or value orientations, are used to describe the cultural values that characterize the dominant group within a culture. These patterns encompass the conditions that contribute to a social group's perception of the world and how they live in that world. Cultural patterns are integrated, dynamic, and can be contradictory.... Continue Reading →
Many students find themselves spending a great deal of money on souvenirs and travel while abroad. Here are some tips to save money and still have a full experience. Souvenirs Souvenirs will generally be most expensive in tourist-heavy areas. If you want to save some money on souvenirs, travel away from tourist attractions and busy... Continue Reading →
Financial matters often limit students' ability to study abroad. If you're looking to go abroad, but you're not sure how to pay for the experience, here are some resources that may be helpful. Understanding Study Abroad Finances First, you may want to consider whether a semester-long or shorter program might be right for you. For... Continue Reading →
Studying abroad can mean much more than classroom experiences. For students who wish to engage in meaningful life work by volunteering, doing so abroad might be a great choice. The following programs promote volunteer activities for their students, either through the program itself or through affiliated organizations. SOL Education Abroad; Buenos Aires, Argentina This program... Continue Reading →
If you are part of the LGBTQ community, studying abroad can seem especially daunting. While many study-abroad students worry about acclimating to an unfamiliar culture, LGBTQ students may also fear that their identity could impact their safety and security abroad. This post aims to provide information on LGBTQ rights and support available in various countries... Continue Reading →
In addition to all of the new countries Elizabethtown College added to their list of affiliated programs this year, the Study Abroad Office also offers new affiliated programs in many countries. If you are interested in studying abroad in Belgium, the Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, or Spain, one of these programs might... Continue Reading →
In the fall of 2019, the Elizabethtown College Study Abroad Office added 14 additional countries to their list of affiliated programs. Students now receive the benefits of an Etown affiliation if they choose to study in Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Iceland, Poland, and Portugal. If you are interested in studying abroad in any of these countries,... Continue Reading →
In the fall of 2019, the Elizabethtown College Study Abroad Office added 14 additional countries to their list of affiliated programs. Students now receive the benefits of an Etown affiliation if they choose to study in Ghana, Mexico, Morocco, and South Africa. Etown has also introduced new program options in New Zealand. If you are... Continue Reading →
In the fall of 2019, the Elizabethtown College Study Abroad Office added 14 additional countries to their list of affiliated programs. Students now receive the benefits of an Etown affiliation if they choose to study in China, India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Vietnam. If you are interested in studying abroad in any of these countries,... Continue Reading →
Elizabethtown College prides itself on strong programs in various languages - Spanish, French, Japanese, and German - as well as additional courses in American Sign Language, Latin, and even Sanskrit. However, if you are interested in studying a language that Etown does not offer, there are opportunities to do so - by studying abroad! Etown... Continue Reading →
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