tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post7601720445873640353..comments2024-03-23T01:14:11.917-05:00Comments on International Higher Education Consulting Blog a project by David Comp: Murry State University Engages First-Year Students in New Study Abroad ProgramDavid Comphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15788164980038166924noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post-64223416368022332582010-08-25T02:43:45.307-05:002010-08-25T02:43:45.307-05:00Allowing entering freshmen to participate in a stu...Allowing entering freshmen to participate in a study abroad program is an excellent concept. It provides the opportunity for these students to bond far beyond what would ordinarily take place during a traditional, on-campus orientation. Being in a different/new country, learning that culture, taking an academic course and being among a group of new individuals provide students with a much wider perspective of the world of education. Working with a community college, we allow first year students the opportunity to study abroad after the semester begins, however this pre-college option should be considered. Early exposure to this type of experience is truly beneficial to the student. I recently learned my nephew’s 11 year old son has been selected by People to People to participate in a study abroad program. My first thoughts were, he’s too young to travel to another country without his parents, but imagining what he stands to learn and gain from this experience is truly unbelievable.alisa jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post-9731927144749531012010-08-20T14:01:51.532-05:002010-08-20T14:01:51.532-05:00@Miranda ~ Many thanks for your comment. The Masa...@Miranda ~ Many thanks for your comment. The Masa Israel Journey efforts with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, and the University of Haifa to get more freshmen students to study abroad sound great!David Comphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788164980038166924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056075368630933905.post-25493537199433589262010-08-20T13:10:40.768-05:002010-08-20T13:10:40.768-05:00Masa Israel Journey is working with the Hebrew Uni...Masa Israel Journey is working with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, and the University of Haifa to encourage more students to study abroad in Israel during their freshman year of college, especially as universities are experiencing overcrowding of housing and growing class sizes. <br /><br />Also, studying abroad during freshman year can be easier, since students are not cornered into graduation requirements or requirements of their major yet.<br /><br />We plan on working more with these types of programs in the near future to make Freshman Year Abroad a more widely-recognized option for students.Miranda Bogenhttp://www.masaisrael.orgnoreply@blogger.com