{"id":11525,"date":"2018-11-12T10:33:10","date_gmt":"2018-11-12T14:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/?p=11525"},"modified":"2022-03-22T11:59:30","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T15:59:30","slug":"new-study-abroad-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/new-study-abroad-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"New Study Abroad Programs Will Connect Students, Interests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Students will learn about social, racial and economic issues in five new study abroad programs coming to Kalamazoo College in the 2019-20 academic year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reason.kzoo.edu\/cip\/\">Center for International Programs<\/a> Executive Director Margaret Wiedenhoeft said the new programs will align with K\u2019s values and offer experiences in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Havana, Cuba.<\/strong> From early September through late November, students will live in a historic Afro-Cuban working-class neighborhood. The program will help students\n<figure id=\"attachment_11527\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11527\" style=\"width: 584px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11527\" src=\"\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2018\/11\/New-Study-Abroad-Programs-Plaza-Vieja-Havana-Cuba-600x397.jpg\" alt=\"New Study Abroad Programs\" width=\"584\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2018\/11\/New-Study-Abroad-Programs-Plaza-Vieja-Havana-Cuba-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2018\/11\/New-Study-Abroad-Programs-Plaza-Vieja-Havana-Cuba-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2018\/11\/New-Study-Abroad-Programs-Plaza-Vieja-Havana-Cuba-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2018\/11\/New-Study-Abroad-Programs-Plaza-Vieja-Havana-Cuba-454x300.jpg 454w, https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2018\/11\/New-Study-Abroad-Programs-Plaza-Vieja-Havana-Cuba.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kalamazoo College students will have five new study abroad programs to choose from in the 2019-20 academic year including one in Havana, Cuba. Creative Commons-licensed photo of Plaza Vieja by Brian Snelson (exfordy). Photo available at https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/32659528@N00\/495266522\/. License: https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>understand how the current government and economic systems affect the typical Havana resident.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seoul, South Korea.<\/strong> Students will take courses in English from mid-August to mid-December across disciplines such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/programs\/computer-science\/\">computer science<\/a>, business, economics, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/programs\/east-asian-studies\/\">East Asian studies<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/programs\/political-science\/\">political science<\/a>, and will have opportunities to learn Korean. The program is ideal for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/programs\/economics-business\/\">business and economics students<\/a> who want to experience a large international city. It would also help East Asian studies students, who might have already traveled to China or Japan, develop an understanding of an additional country in Asia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sao Paulo, Brazil.<\/strong> K students, from early August through early December, will learn in this program about the African roots of Brazilian culture and study the local effects of issues such as poverty and inequality while working with the people affected through local organizations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cali, Colombia.<\/strong> Offered from July through early December, this program will focus on Afro-Colombian experiences as the city has the second-largest population of people with African descent in South America. Students will study race and ethnicity from an Afro-Columbian perspective.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oaxaca, Mexico.<\/strong> The fall-term experience will be K\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/intercultural-experience\/\">second program in Oaxaca<\/a>. Students in this program will enroll directly into a local university, live with local families selected by the university\u2019s international student office and take classes with local Oaxacans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cWhat students will do in these new programs and who they work with will connect well with who they are,\u201d Wiedenhoeft said. \u201cThey will get more agency and choice, yet the programs are structured and tailored to fit into majors and interests at K.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Most students will participate in the new study abroad programs as juniors. However, Wiedenhoeft added there will be some flexibility in the future to involve sophomores.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese programs will provide a lens of personal experience very different from what students would receive by learning in a museum, for example,\u201d Wiedenhoeft said, noting alumni will also recognize and appreciate how the programs are structured. \u201cStudents will work alongside local organizations and people while maintaining the traditions of study abroad at K.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These five opportunities will join <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/k-plan\/study-abroad\/\">45 others in 22 countries<\/a> accessible to K students. For more information on the CIP or to schedule an appointment to discuss the new study abroad programs or others, call 269.337.7133 or visit the CIP at <a href=\"https:\/\/map.concept3d.com\/?id=198#!m\/182204\">Dewing Hall<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students will learn about social, racial and economic issues in five new study abroad programs coming to Kalamazoo College in the 2019-20 academic year. Center for International Programs Executive Director Margaret Wiedenhoeft said the new programs will align with K\u2019s values and offer experiences in: Havana, Cuba. 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Staff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/category\/faculty-staff\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Faculty &amp; Staff<\/a><a aria-label=\"archive of category Students\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/category\/students\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Students<\/a>","tags_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/tag\/business\/\" rel=\"tag\">business<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/tag\/computer-science\/\" rel=\"tag\">computer science<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/tag\/east-asian-studies\/\" rel=\"tag\">East Asian studies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/tag\/economics\/\" rel=\"tag\">economics<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/tag\/political-science\/\" rel=\"tag\">political science<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/tag\/study-abroad\/\" rel=\"tag\">study abroad<\/a>","social_share_info":"<a data-share=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/new-study-abroad-programs\/\" class=\"pl-facebook-share social-share-default pl-social-share\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fab fa-facebook-f\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a data-share=\"twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/new-study-abroad-programs\/\" class=\"pl-twiiter-share social-share-default pl-social-share\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fab fa-twitter\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a data-share=\"linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/new-study-abroad-programs\/\" class=\"pl-linkedin-share social-share-default pl-social-share\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fab fa-linkedin-in\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>","wordExcerpt_info":"<p>Students will learn about social, racial and economic issues in five new study abroad programs coming to Kalamazoo College in the 2019-20 academic year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reason.kzoo.edu\/cip\/\">Center for International Programs<\/a> Executive Director Margaret Wiedenhoeft said the new programs will align with K\u2019s values and offer experiences in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Havana, Cuba.<\/strong> From early September through late November, students will live in a historic Afro-Cuban working-class neighborhood. The program will help students\n<figure id=\"attachment_11527\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11527\" style=\"width: 584px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11527\" src=\"\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/files\/2018\/11\/New-Study-Abroad-Programs-Plaza-Vieja-Havana-Cuba-600x397.jpg\" alt=\"New Study Abroad Programs\" width=\"584\" height=\"386\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kalamazoo College students will have five new study abroad programs to choose from in the 2019-20 academic year including one in Havana, Cuba. Creative Commons-licensed photo of Plaza Vieja by Brian Snelson (exfordy). Photo available at https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/32659528@N00\/495266522\/. License: https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>understand how the current government and economic systems affect the typical Havana resident.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seoul, South Korea.<\/strong> Students will take courses in English from mid-August to mid-December across disciplines such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/programs\/computer-science\/\">computer science<\/a>, business, economics, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/programs\/east-asian-studies\/\">East Asian studies<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/programs\/political-science\/\">political science<\/a>, and will have opportunities to learn Korean. The program is ideal for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/programs\/economics-business\/\">business and economics students<\/a> who want to experience a large international city. It would also help East Asian studies students, who might have already traveled to China or Japan, develop an understanding of an additional country in Asia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sao Paulo, Brazil.<\/strong> K students, from early August through early December, will learn in this program about the African roots of Brazilian culture and study the local effects of issues such as poverty and inequality while working with the people affected through local organizations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cali, Colombia.<\/strong> Offered from July through early December, this program will focus on Afro-Colombian experiences as the city has the second-largest population of people with African descent in South America. Students will study race and ethnicity from an Afro-Columbian perspective.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oaxaca, Mexico.<\/strong> The fall-term experience will be K\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/intercultural-experience\/\">second program in Oaxaca<\/a>. Students in this program will enroll directly into a local university, live with local families selected by the university\u2019s international student office and take classes with local Oaxacans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cWhat students will do in these new programs and who they work with will connect well with who they are,\u201d Wiedenhoeft said. \u201cThey will get more agency and choice, yet the programs are structured and tailored to fit into majors and interests at K.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Most students will participate in the new study abroad programs as juniors. However, Wiedenhoeft added there will be some flexibility in the future to involve sophomores.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese programs will provide a lens of personal experience very different from what students would receive by learning in a museum, for example,\u201d Wiedenhoeft said, noting alumni will also recognize and appreciate how the programs are structured. \u201cStudents will work alongside local organizations and people while maintaining the traditions of study abroad at K.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These five opportunities will join <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/k-plan\/study-abroad\/\">45 others in 22 countries<\/a> accessible to K students. For more information on the CIP or to schedule an appointment to discuss the new study abroad programs or others, call 269.337.7133 or visit the CIP at <a href=\"https:\/\/map.concept3d.com\/?id=198#!m\/182204\">Dewing Hall<\/a>.<\/p>\n","comment_info":"No Comments","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11525","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/147"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11525"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11525\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11530,"href":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11525\/revisions\/11530"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11527"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11525"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11525"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11525"},{"taxonomy":"post_format","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_formats?post=11525"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}