Scotland Program Director, Dr. Ursula Kuhar answers questions about the new Scotland program.
Why should students study abroad?
Studying abroad is the one thing I always recommended to students. I studied abroad in Paris while I was in college and it taught me so much about myself—and the world—and who I wanted to be as a young professional. It’s also quite affordable as a student to travel and experience life abroad as well. Take advantage of those student discount programs!
What are you most excited about for the Scotland program?
Scotland is one of my favorite places in the world and I’ve been lucky to travel and work there since I was a teenager. When the opportunity presented itself to develop a spring break overseas course, I knew it was the perfect place!
The history and culture are abundant, and moreover, the country truly prioritizes the arts, material culture and objects, and historic places and spaces; so much so that the government has developed initiatives and strategies for cultural institutions in regards to climate change and sustainability.
What is the course itself about? What will students spend their time focused on?
This course will explore the arts and heritage preservation practices and activities in Scotland. It’s formatted like a “learning on the land” course: we’ll spend our days meeting with professionals in the field (in the private, nonprofit, and public sectors), visiting historic sites and museums (including a day trip to the Scottish Highlands), and attending performances. We’ll even be spending some time at the Scottish Parliament!
What is your favorite part of running international programs?
I love seeing students’ wheels turn and witnessing their “lightbulb” moments in real time, and in this program, given the locale and content, they’re bound to happen frequently!
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