Dr. Brian Suttell is Director of the Richard L. Smith Center for International Programs at Ferrum College. Part of the Center’s role is to offer Ferrum students the opportunity to study abroad, participate in internships, and be part of service learning programs in countries all over the world.
“Study abroad is a life-changing experience that opens so many doors for students professionally, academically, and in terms of personal growth, and we encourage every Ferrum College student to learn about the opportunities we offer,” says Dr. Suttell. “Now is the time for students to apply for Summer 2024 programs.”
The opportunities include:
Semester long “Environment and Culture in the Galapagos” course, Spring 2024 (online instruction as an option) with travel from May 13- May 24, 2024. Explore the Galapagos Islands/Ecuador. Conducted as Psychology 495 through Milligan University as part of the Appalachian Colleges Association Study Away Network. More information here.
5-week Summer Global Studies and Spanish in Bilbao, Spain through Academic Programs International – Enhance your Spanish speaking and experience Spanish culture. Classes at Universidad de Duesto in Bilbao, Spain. Earn 6 course credits. More information here.
Study at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon in San Juan, Puerto Rico through the Yes We Must Coalition – Close proximity to Old San Juan, beaches, and important cultural/historical sites. More information here.
Pre-Med shadowing program in Spain through Atlantis – 1-3 week programs either in summer or during winter break. Gain valuable experience and potentially satisfy the experiential requirement for graduation, with Dean approval. Available options include these cities/places in Spain: Madrid, Valladolid, Mallorca Island, Barbastro, Calatayud. More information here.
Student exchange program with Duoc UC in Santiago, Chile – Study for a full semester in the capital city of Chile, and see the massive Andes Mountains. More information here.
Dr. Mirta Martin, president of Ferrum College, affirms the important role such experiences can have for students. “Studying abroad is a hallmark of liberal arts education because it fosters an understanding of the world beyond ones own perspective. Whether it is a one week medical shadowing program in Spain or a more immersive 5 week program, students have the opportunity to see the world beyond their own experiences. The personal growth as well as intellectual learning from that is often difficult to quantify other than to say it is life changing, and that is the mission of Richard L. Smith Center for International Programs at Ferrum College.”
More information about study abroad at Ferrum can be found here.
