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Show Westminster has had a vibrant past and ISUPRISE Continued from pg. 5 i Barr commented on the generosity of the Giovales and other donors, and said, Strengthening the college strengthens work lives and careers. Commitment betters lives. Ambruster expressed gratitude for the Giovales enthusiasm over the many projects and experiments made possible by their donations, and reminded the assembly that S does have many opportunities for change." After the conclusion of speaking time, Bassis allowed Peter and Cathie Meldrum, the couple for whom the Science Center was named, to unveil a detailed plaque and monument detailing the 280 donors who made the Science Center possible, as well as brief history of the college and the Giovale family, Bassis closed the reception with additional : thanks. , Students discuss study abroad advantages Peers use experience to offer encouragement, rationale for abroad programs Wfiat To Vo Jf you Want To Study AGroad: l ! Think about what and where you want to study. t ' t Visit tha IriternatSonsI Center for a study abroad advising session and sea what program with work best for you. i ' Look over programs and decide. Apply to tha program and complete paperwork. Apply for financial aid and scholarships. t Attend the Westminster Orientation. i Pre-Depart- ure Work with the International Center over final arrangements. t Ijt It ' Danielle Follett StaffWriter The International Center exists to help students who plan to study abroad as well as foreign students minster marketing student who is taking two semesters abroad this year. who have traveled to Westminster. The center assists students in finding a Ipaye, 19, spent last semester in Tian Jin, China studying at Nankai program that can best suit their needs. Cassidy Jones, a Westminster stuUniversity. Ipaye is spending this sedent and study abroad participant, mester hitting the books in Ireland. ' works as a study abroad peer mentor Ipaye earned 16 credits towards her in the International Center. Jones Westminster degree while in China. The works with students in planning classes were taught in Chinese. They combined economics and Chinese culture. and participating in a study abroad program. This involves everything Ipaye said this was a massive learning from selecting a program to pickexperience. Though she was familiar with herFrench, she said she wanted to push ing a course schedule and housing. Jones spent a semester studying in self and learn a new language and culture. Madagascar and said she agrees with Ipaye went into the program not knowing much Chinese. After four and a half Ipayes encouragement for everyone to months Ipaye came back to the states beexperience a semester in a new culture. Jones emphasized Westminsters ing able to speak conversational Chinese. I cant think of a reason not to go, r connections throughout the world, said Ipaye. It makes you a more inparticularly in their new International Student Exchange Program (ISEP). teresting person. It helps you relate ISEP works with over 300 into people and learn about yourself. stitutions in 42 countries accord- Ipaye was able to spening a semester immersed in, and learning the ining to their website. This vast network enables Westminster stutricacies of, a new culture through dents to travel abroad with ease. the help of the International Center. If you have to take classes, take them abroad, said Hali Ipaye, a West- The program is a network of partnered schools across the globe that sends students to each other. For Westminster students, this means they pay Westminster tuition and can attend a foreign university, even on full scholarships. For many schools, the only difference students pay are for housand food, transportation. ing, This new accessibility is making it simpler for students to travel to even more places. Students can go almost anywhere. If theres a country you want to go to and they allow Americans in, youre ok, said Jones. Jones said theyll work with students to ensure they get the experience they desire. For students interested in a semester, or even a year abroad, the first step is to talk to the International Center. The center is filled with information on every program in every country and is located in the basement of Shaw. If you can get enrolled, said Jones, we can get you there. ' - tr 'oyv yu'tytqe w '' - r i i V y- i - H l : L? -- a i r.' m i j Photos !I I l 1 courtesy of Ha, Mpaye |