Student Life – Study Abroad

I went to the Study Abroud info session with Shanjana and Kayleen yesterday. We learned about all the different Study Abroad opportunities that are provided at Baruch and databases for those provided outside of Baruch. For as long as I remember I’ve wanted to travel the world and see all the different places. And when I learned about study abroad programs I was so excited because these programs would let me go to different countries to study the culture and language while living it every single day. I learned about the CLS (Critical Language Scholarship) program which is includes intensive labguage and cultural experiences. CLS only offers 14 languages, focusing mostly on critical foreign languages. I also learned about Boren Awards which is a scholarship for students who want to learn languages that are not commonly taught in the United States and the fields they study must be critical to the U.S. National Security. Students can staudy abroad in most countries excluding countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Boren scholarships are for students who are open to being immersed in a culture for at least two semesters. After completing this program, students are required to complete a year working for the United States government. This proves to be really easy because once you’ve completed this program you’re prioritized when government agencies search for new hires. I learned a lot from this session and it has made me want to study abroad even more than before.