Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Study abroad programs increase in Carnegie Mellon student body
The Tartan Online: "Recently, young adults have been taking advantage of the opportunity to travel, as the number of students studying abroad has been on the rise. Carnegie Mellon’s Office of International Education (OIE) and its study abroad office offer 43 university-sponsored programs in 26 countries, providing various options for students.
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I am very interested in the study abroad opportunities that exist here at CMU. I was already planning on looking into it for my senior year. I am hesitant however, in that though I know designers who have done it, I dont know how well it would translate into technical direction. If it would not work out for a class situation per say; I think that it would be particularly interesting to go to a European country or something to learn a craft for a summer or something. I think that it is important to go places that you havent been before and to experience the cultures of others. I think that doing that in the focus of our major is even cooler just to see how people around the world do what you do. I hope that this will work out for me my senior year.
I was thinking the same thing, Sonia... because of the structure of classes for PTM-types, I didn't really see study abroad as a feasible thing to do for an entire semester, but going to learn a culture and their theatrical traditions over a summer break would be a great plan. I've been looking into Edinburgh, since the Fringe Festival there hires lots of interns. This wouldn't be so feasible for TD (since the shows bring their own sets in, etc), but for a SM/PM, it's like one big logic problem to be solved, and besides being in Scotland, it brings in lots of groups from all over the world. Fingers crossed!
Studying abroad seems like such a mind-opening and educational experience. There is so much to learn from countries outside of America, and being cultured is something that Carnegie Mellon should continue striving for their students. It is great how possible it is for students to take part in this opportunity, and I hope that in my career here I receive this opportunity that would very possible change my perspective on the world and my career choice.
This article makes a lot of sense. In considerations of what college to attend a large number of students consider the study abroad options which will be available to them . these options are a very d=good thing. the number of international students, and cross cultural perspectives available for the edification of the studentry about the world at large will increase greatly, if people are afforded opportunities to interact with people from different cultures.
Like Sophia, I am also quite interested in studying abroad. The specific nature of a lot of the majors at CMU probably make it seem like the students won't be getting the same high-caliber education in their respective fields. However, I think that the experience and knowledge gained from study abroad programs probably is equally valuable in a different manner. Hopefully, I will get to eventually study in a different country and experience their on my own.
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