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Study
Abroad credit extended
For
the first time in five years, the Honors Program is offering
honors credit for summer Study Abroad classes in 2004.
Students can pick from a trip to Spain, Costa Rica, Hungary
or London to gain three hours of honors credit.
Peggy Watson, director of the Honors Program, said students
may receive credit even if they are not in the Honors
Program.
An e-mail sent to honor students from Watson said the
London trip will compare the British and U.S. health systems.
The Hungary excursion will focus on history, politics
and culture. The trip to Costa Rica will be led by Mike
Slattery, director of the institute of environmental studies,
and will focus on environmental topics. The trip to Spain
is led by Watson and will focus on cultural events in
Sevilla.
“It is busy but it’s not sitting in a library
or class all day,” Watson said. “Students come
back and see themselves and the United States differently.”
”The trips are one of the strongest selling points
of the TCU education. It broadens students’ horizons,”
Slattery said.
The Honors Program is also offering scholarships that
range from $400 to $1,000 to help students pay for the
trip, Watson said.
“I think the program is an opportunity to explore
issues out side of the classroom,” Slattery said.
“It is very hands on.”
— John Anderson |
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