Saint Francis University

The Center for International Education and Outreach is dedicated to fostering a "culture of study abroad" at Saint Francis University.  Our diverse programs give students an exciting way of completing their credits. If you are interested in studying abroad, we are more than willing to discuss the details of your trip.  Please contact us or just stop by.

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Study Abroad Blogs

Semester in France: Student Blogs This semester SFU launches its Semester in France Program. The seven students enrolled in the program are keeping blogs of their daily activities and adventures in Paris and Ambialet so that we can stay in touch with our campus abroad. Click here to read about life in Paris, adapting to a new culture, fun weekend excursions, and spring break plans. Interested in studying in France? This is the perfect tool to give you a feel for the classes, traveling, activities, and facilities associated with the program.

Penelope Doll, "Spring Break in Belize"
	Over spring break a group of students led by Dr. Sue Morra and Dr. Shelley Kirkpatrick traveled to Belize to study Field Biology. Junior Environmental Studies major Penelope Doll kept a blog of her experiences learning about the environment and traveling abroad.
Beth Carmichael, "Notes from Honduras"
	During the spring '07 semester, Beth lived in El Progresso, Honduras, volunteering with Pronino a nonprofit organization that provides a home, education, food, etc. to street children.

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Center News
Sharing Beautiful (Visual and Personal) Experiences of Little Known Albania
	Monday, April 21 at 4:15 in Padua 110, Dr. Larry Rager, Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance, will tell about his experiences as a Fullbright Scholar in Albania. CES credit available.
CCSA Scholarships Now Available!
	CCSA is now offering $3,500 in scholarships for students wishing to travel to Ireland this spring. Dr. Kirk Weixel will take students to Ireland this may for his literarture course "A Place of Their Own: The Irish Short Story in Context." For more information about CCSA and the Ireland program, click here.
Watch Our Semester in France Video
	Want to learn more about the Semester in France Program?  This short video will give you an overview on the program, the region, and the benefits of studying abroad.  Check it out!
Experience the St. James Pilgrimage!
	Ms. Renée Bernard, Adjunct Assistant Professor of History, will lead a trip to picturesque southwestern France that will focus on pilgrimage towns and villages.  This trip is open to anyone connected to the university, whether they are alumni, employees, parents, or students (even though there is no college credit attached). The dates for this trip are TBA for next spring. Click here to view a powerpoint presentation of the trip.

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Study Abroad in the News
Tips Improve Studies Abroad, redandblack.com
	"There are a lot of tips that I picked up while overseas that I wish I had known before. Hopefully these will help those students who we will be saying "bon voyage" to after the holidays."
Culture Shift Sparks Culture Shock, The Orion online
	"The cultural shift creates an element known as culture shock, which eventually turns into reverse culture shock when students return home."
Program offers another chance to study, volunteer abroad, The Lariat online
	"Aside from resume purposes, the opportunity to study abroad provides students a chance for true cultural immersion..."