Spring 2002
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff
Welcome to the second edition of the Globetrotter! Once again Marist College
students and those who have traveled abroad have put this newsletter together and
made it available for your reading pleasure.
There have been numerous accomplishments this semester: 83 students abroad
this semester! A Marist Record!!! Student participants are from all majors and all
schools. And we are working to improve on this number and with all your support
and participation in the year to come so Marist Abroad Programs will have crossed
the magical 100 mark.
We also have a wonderful initiative in the Paris Fashion program that will take an
additional 20 students to Paris for nearly three weeks this summer.
We have added new sites:
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Alicante, the seaside jewel on the Mediterranean coast of Spain where nonSpanish majors can attend classes at the University of Alicante.
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Amsterdam, one of the major financial, cultural, and artistic cities in Europe,
will offer students of Business opportunities to study and do an internship.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Note from Editor’s
Asia
Haiti
Int’l Visitors Series
• In addition, we are emphasizing the internship option at the University of Marist Abroad 2002
Westminster, in the heart of London.
Italy
Marist International Programs is developing various alliances on campus to enhance MAP Photo Contest
our programs and increase opportunities for Marist students to go abroad. Our Japan
study abroad programs and internships are open to most all Marist sophomores, Graduation Sashes
juniors, and seniors. The key is to start planning your study abroad program early! MAP Luncheon
So come into the Marist Abroad office to discuss the opportunities available to you.
News in Brief
Remember to look out for all the new additional sites that will become available next New Programs
Students Abroad
year, and our new and exciting website that will be up and running this summer.
Did You Know...?
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University of East Anglia in Norwich on the eastern coast of England, with its
extensive curriculum for all majors, including an extensive listing of science
and communication courses will be available to students.
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International Programs congratulations all our graduates and wishes for a wonderful
summer to all students, faculty and staff.
We could not have done it without you all!!!
Sincerely,
Duleep C. Deosthale, Ph.D
Assistant Dean
Marist International Programs
The Globetrotter is published by the
International Programs office.
Editor: Ryan Finger
Layout: Jerre Thornton
Contributors: Andy Chung, Brendan
McGurk, Frank Addeo, Ron Coons
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NOTE FROM
THE EDITOR
Thanks for checking out another
issue of the Globetrotter. It couldn’t
have been done without the layout
assistance of Mr. Jerald Thornton,
the new coordinator for Marist International Programs, who
recently joined us and helped out so much with new students
planning their trips abroad.
This is my last time as editor for the Globetrotter. I’m graduating
in May and will say farewell to Marist. I would like to thank
Duleep and Carol for giving me the opportunity to tackle these
LIFE WITHOUT
MARIST
By Andy Chung
Did you ever wonder how the other
population of the world lived? Well I
did, and exploring the world outside
of Marist was quite an experience.
My initial purpose of coming to Marist
was to get my degree and find a job
after graduation. I didn’t intend on
going abroad until one day during the
end of my junior year I realized that
there were so many things out there
to see and so many mysteries I
wanted to fulfill before finishing
college. Staying at Marist did not
cut it, and going on vacation wouldn’t
do it either. I wanted to start
somewhere, and the best place was
in Asia. Starting with Singapore, I
decided to go abroad and learn about
the cultures and the different people
that live in this world with my very
own eyes.
I went there with no plans or
intentions but only my desire to
explore and learn. What I got was
an experience of a lifetime. Can you
imagine walking along a clear white
sandy beach while a pond of baby
fishes swam across your leg as you
crossed the clear waters of
Indonesia? Can you imagine
first issues but mostly for all the support I received when I
myself was studying abroad. It was my favorite part of my
college career, and one of the greatest times of my life. I
made a promise to myself when I returned that my mission at
Marist was to recruit and encourage more people to study
abroad during their time here. I would say just about all returned
abroad students have done the same. Good luck to all the
future generations of Marist students who will represent their
college and country abroad.
Take full advantage of the opportunities here and see just how
great this time of life truly is.
See you around,
Ryan Finger- Editor
discovering a football-field size cave
filled with bats or witnessing lizards
running across the hot sunny streets?
Swimming with the fishes under the
ripples of the South China Sea and
watching the bright orange sunset on
top of a mountain in Thailand? Well I
can, and I did because during my
study abroad in Singapore I traveled
all over, filling up the mysteries in life
and learned about the cultures of
Asia. Life without Marist was pretty
amazing; I traveled to Singapore,
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand,
Japan, China and Hong Kong.
During my stay in Singapore, I learned
that Singapore is the only place in
the world where you can sit down in
a cafe and hear 10 different
languages be spoken at the same
table. I met a person from New
Zealand that spoke perfect Japanese,
a Swedish Asian that spoke Swedish,
Chinese, English and German. It
seems like everyone there spoke
more than 2 languages. Since
Singapore was so diverse, I got the
chance to taste food from all over the
world as well as experience the
culture first hand.
Life couldn’t be better. I couldn’t be
happier. Going to Europe is amazing,
but getting a chance to explore Asia
is indescribable.
PHOTO CREDIT/ANDY CHUNG
PHOTO CREDIT/ANDY CHUNG
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HAITI
by Brendan McGurk
In January of 2002 I left New
York and traveled to Portau-Prince, Haiti. As many of
my friends know, I am
applying to serve in the
Peace Corps after I
graduate in May. I traveled
to Haiti to get a sense for
living in the Developing
World for an extended
period. I stayed in Port-auPrince, the capital, for only
a few days during my twoweek stay, venturing off into
the surrounding countryside
for the remaining time.
While in the countryside, I
visited a number of pediatric
AIDS clinics, orphanages,
hospitals, and parishes. My work in these locales was
diverse ranging from comforting children in orphanages,
to providing massage therapy to disease-stricken hospital
patients. Perhaps the best example of a cross-cultural
experience occurred when I went to visit neighboring
parishes outside of Port-au-Prince. These communities
were extremely different from anything in the United
States and even the house at which I was staying in
Port-au-Prince, equipped with only the bare necessities,
was a luxury hotel by comparison.
We arrived at one such community named Bèl Fontenn,
after a long three-hour drive through dusty mountain
roads and shallow riverbeds. After the road gave way to
forest, we waded through a shallow river and hiked up a
mountain, and arrived in the community. The community
center was no more than a long, tin-roofed cabin that
served as a classroom in the morning and a chapel in
the afternoon. Annexed to this building was a kitchen
that cooked for all the residents, and small living quarters
for the pastor. In the surrounding areas, small mud and
grass huts were constructed, livestock grazed, and
irrigation canals meandered among the fields of beans
and potatoes. We spent the days at Bèl Fontenn carrying
water to farming projects not reached by the canals and
touring several agricultural projects in the surrounding
hills sponsored by USAID.
In the evening, the people of the community gathered
around a large bonfire and regaled each other with songs,
PHOTO CREDIT/BRENDAN McGURK
stories, dances, and short comedy skits. After the rest of
the village retired each evening, our small group slept
on woven banana mats under the stars overlooking the
river.
Some lasting impressions I had from Bèl Fontenn were
just how much these people, compared to Americans,
lacked. Coming from one of the richest nations on Earth,
I was impressed by how little the people had, and yet
how they shared so generously. The people gathered
around us everywhere that we went, eager to be
photographed or to point out something we’d find
interesting. Furthermore, many people who belonged to
the parish were scattered throughout the surrounding
hills. For most, it was an average walk of one to two
hours just to arrive for school or mass, yet these people
made the trip every day.
As Pico Iyer wrote in Salon Travel, “We travel... to shake
up our complacencies by seeing all the moral and political
urgencies, the life and death dilemmas that we seldom
see at home. And we travel to fill in the gaps left by
tomorrow’s headlines: When you drive down the streets
of Port-au-Prince, where there is almost no paving and
women relieve themselves next to piles of burning trash,
your notions of the Internet and ‘one world order’ grow
usefully revised.”
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INTERNATIONAL
VISITORS SERIES
On March 6th, as part of the International Visitors Series,
Patrizia Lauretti gave a lecture on “European Union: Problems
with Unification”. Ms. Lauretti is a lawyer and professor of
law, international law, corporate law, and arbitration in Rome,
Italy at the University of Malta Link Campus. Students and
faculty from various fields of study attended the standing
room only lecture. Ms. Lauretti’s lecture was well received,
and she was heavily applauded at the end for her bravery of
giving a lecture in a second language. The lecture was
sponsored by the Political Science Club, the Model UN,
International Students Club, and Marist International
Programs. This is the third lecture in the series, following
two previous lecturers from Ireland and Germany
MARIST ABROAD
FALL 2002
Marist Abroad Programs (MAP) would like to congratulate our
newest group of students heading overseas for Fall 2002. Over
60 students were accepted for study abroad next semester, a
new Marist record! Countries include England, Ireland, Spain,
Australia, Mexico, and Singapore.
Students are currently attending pre-departure orientations to
help prepare them for issues related to studying abroad, such
PHOTO CREDIT/MAP PHOTO
International Visitors Series lecture. From left, Mel Sales, Dr. James Kent,
Patrizia Lauretti, Dr. Shawn Shieh, and Ryan Finger.
as traveling issues (airline tickets, passports), classes (how to
register for their overseas classes), housing, etc. Students
are required to attend four pre-departure orientations once
they are accepted into their program.
The application process is straightforward, and students
interested in studying abroad should come by the MAP office
in suite 334 Library or call x3330. Materials on our programs
are available, as well as applications for Spring 2003.
We look forward to sending you abroad!
ITALY
By Frank Addeo
It is now approaching three months since my arrival to
Italy and never have ninety days passed so quickly. There
is something to say about walking through Piazza della
Signoria in the early morning en route to class. It sure
beats the trip from Donnelly to Dyson to say the least.
This is the start of all my school days here in Florence.
The thought of travelling abroad for studies can seem
frightening to most people, myself included. But as we
all need to take part in activities we do not want to, we
should also indulge in invaluable opportunities that can
change our lives, whether they exhibit fear within us or
not. Overcoming and pursuing what might be best for
our own maturation is a sign of growth that no academic
institution could ever instill. No two students studying a
semester abroad have the same experiences, but many
of them have one thing in common.
They...excuse me... we fail to adequately describe the
events we witness that become forever integral in the
shaping of who we will become. Words, I believe are too
linear for such a worthy task in comparison to our personal
sensual interpretations. It has been rare throughout the
PHOTO CREDIT/ANNA SANTONASTASO
The Ponte Vecchio (“Old Bridge”), Florence, Italy.
course of my life that I could say I use all my senses for
the majority of the day. I could tell you how amazing it
feels to finish a book on a Sunday afternoon in the Boboli
Gardens, but my words could never do my experience
the justice it well deserves.
I do not tell any person to explore Florence, or the abroad
programs for that matter. Travelling is not for everyone,
we all learn in different ways, but for me I need to see it
to understand it. I urge those who have the opportunity
to study abroad: Be prepared to see and hear and
taste and smell and feel another world.
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with Pigeons”, and Courtney Gutt won third prize for her
photograph “Host Family.”
5th ANNUAL
MAP PHOTO CONTEST
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MAP would like to congratulate the winners of the 5
Annual MAP Photo Contest. This year, eight students
competed for best study abroad photograph for 2001.
Prizes were awarded for first place ($100.00), second
place ($50.00), and third place ($25.00).
And the winners are: Anna Santonastaso won first prize
with her photograph “Grand Canal of Venice,” Elena
Rousseau won second prize for her photograph “Man
Congratulations to our winners, and to all the students
who entered the MAP photo contest.
Photos entered in the contest will be on display in the
resource areas next to Career Services, third floor of the
Library. Come check it out!
Special note to judges: MAP would like to thank all
those who acted as judges for this year’s contest.
FIRST PLACE: ANNA SANTONASTASO
Program: Italy
Fall 2001
“Grand Canal of Venice”
This was taken on one of the bridges overlooking the Grand Canal
of Venice. Pictured are two Gondola men who will, for a fee, take
visitors through the canal. This picture is memorable to me because
when I pulled out my camera, my favorite sunglasses fell into the
canal and now lay at the bottom where I took the picture. Later that
night, I ended up eating at the restaurant here and taking a ride on
the Gondola with one of the two men pictured.
“GRAND CANAL OF VENICE”
SECOND PLACE: ELENA ROUSSEAU
Program: Italy
Fall 2001
“Man with Pigeons”
I took the shot of the man and pigeons in October out in the middle
of the square. I fell in love with his smiling wrinkles from the start
– then I watched him fall in love with the pigeons. His face is the
story of Italy – it maps out a lifetime: ancient in it’s joyful, enduring
splendor, young as ever in it’s heart and eyes.
“MAN WITH PIGEONS”
THIRD PLACE: COURTNEY GUTT
Program: Australia
Fall 2001
“Host Family”
“HOST FAMILY”
This is a picture of my host brother, Eduard and my host sister,
Annabel. After living with my family for 5 ½ months I realized
that living with my 2nd family was one of the greatest parts
about going abroad. I still keep in touch with them often and
miss them tons!
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OTHER 2001 PHOTO CONTEST SUBMISSIONS
Carla Baker
Program: Australia
Fall 2001
“Bulahwindie Farm”
Amongst a week of emotional exhaustion after September 11th, the immediate weekend away at the
Bulahwindie Farm was welcomed relaxation. I awake at 5:30 a.m. to take this photo of the rising sun. It
was such a peaceful moment for me, and a weekend for which all of us were extremely grateful. We
plunged ourselves into Australian culture, learning Aussie card games, touring the farm, and healing and
experiencing new things that all of us needed and wanted to do together.
Elena Rousseau
Program: Italy
Fall 2001
“Windows”
This picture is one taken of Marist Program students the day before we came home. For us, those
great windows were like magic. The rooms behind them could testify: They themselves were filled with
our laughter and song and living. How different we all were in this picture from the first time we flung
those shutters open in August – so much closer to being women of God, children of God - raw, real and
beautiful.
Andy Chung
Program: Singapore
Fall 2001
“Waterfall”
A tropical waterfall surrounded by a lush green jungle.
Andy Chung
Program: Singapore
Fall 2001
“Two Boats”
Two boats quietly skim the surface of the sea as the light of the suns is reflected off the
water.
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Carla Baker
Program: Australia
Fall 2001
“Sydney Harbor”
Take from the Circular Quay-Manly Beach Ferry, this landscape of the Opera House
and Sydney Harbor Bridge was and still is a familiar and comforting sight for me. I took
this photo during sunset on my way back from Manly Beach, a popular hangout spot for
many local Australian college students.
Joe Riddle
Program: Australia
Fall 2001
“The Land of the Long White Cloud”
Long known for its overcast skies, New Zealand is known by its native people as the
“Land of the Long White Cloud.” Fortunately, I was lucky to have several crystal clear
(albeit cold!) days during my visit. The snow-capped mountain in the center is Mt.
Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak at 12,316 ft. The lonely country road and pastoral
landscape is typical of New Zealand.
Joe Riddle
Program: Australia
Fall 2001
“Church of the Good Shepherd”
The Church of the Good Shepherd is one of New Zealand’s most photographed
landmarks. The chapel was built to remember the many farmers who perished from the
harsh winters in this area. Inside, there is a clear plate glass window behind the altar,
and the breathtaking view over Lake Tekapo could bring divine inspiration even to the
most devout atheist.
Program: Australia
Fall 2001
“The Basin”
This picture was taken at a beautiful place called “The Basin” in NSW, Australia. All of
us Marist students went here for the weekend and it was one of our most memorable
times. We camped out in tents, made our own food, hiked for miles, saw an aboriginal
burial ground, saw a wild wallaby, swam in the Basin, and even played a game of truth or
dare around the campfire with some Aussie friends.
Anna Santonastaso
Program: Italy
Fall 2001
“Ponte Vecchio”
This photograph is of the Ponte Vecchio (literally translated meaning “Old Bridge”). During
World War II, when Florence was literally split in half by the fighting, the Ponte Vecchio
was the only bridge not blown up by the Germans. Once the official food market of the
city; however, today these old buildings house jewelry stores. The Vasari Corridor (which
runs from the Palazzo Vecchio to the Pitti Palace) runs across this ridge. It was built for
the first Grand Duke of Tuscany (Cosmo III of the Medici) so that he could cross the
city from his home to his office without being seen by the public. Overall, this bridge has
much significance for the city of Florence.
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THIS IS THE EXPERIENCE
OF A LIFETIME
slightest sniffle my host mother is ready to whip out an
old Japanese cold remedy. My host father likes to take
me biking, where we go to parks and just talk and relax.
By Ron Coons
So, what’s life like on the other side of the National
Dateline you ask? Let me tell you. In Japan, there are
so many people. Japan is a group of islands slightly
smaller in size than the state of California, but it has a
population roughly half of the United States. That’s a lot
of people in one area practically living
on top of each other. The streets are
overflowing with both natives and
tourists, and going anywhere by car is
impossible. No matter the time of day,
morning, noon, or night, you can always
count on trying to push yourself through
a sea of people just to get from one
place to another.
I remember my first impression of
seeing the Tokyo skyline as I took a
bus into the city the night I arrived
here.....Amazing! Red beacons of light
blinked from all 4 corners of every
skyscraper in the city, and even late at
night you could see in and see people still working! One
of my first places to visit was Shinjuku Station, which is
said to be the largest and most busy rail/subway station
in the world. Coming out of a subway at night is just like
stepping out into the sun. Neon lights advertising stores,
products, dance clubs, and restaurants light up
everything. I can’t fathom the cost of electric bills in this
country.
As from a personal view of this new program through
Marist and the Council organization, I love it! I’m up
every morning at 6:30, and I start my commute to school
at 7:45. I take a subway approximately 40 minutes into
central Tokyo. That’s after I ride my bicycle to the station
for about 15 minutes. That’s everyday, 5 days a week,
from now until the end of the 4 months I’m here. This is
definitely different than being a student at Marist. No
more crawling out of bed and throwing on the clothes
you wore the night before 5 minutes before class starts!
That doesn’t mean that I don’t enjoy every second of my
commute, because I do. Every time I do this it takes me
one step closer to understanding the culture that
surrounds me.
I live with a host family, who by the way are the most
caring people I have ever met. I am a stranger in their
home and they treat me as if I am their son. At the
Sophia University is a nice campus where you can
experience city life but still keep things on a personal
level with both your teachers and classmates. I like all
my classes so far, the teachers are really funny and so
energetic. I assume that’s just because that is how life is
here. Never a dull moment! All general classes are
taught in English and meet 2 times a
week. My Japanese class meets every
day. You really get a good workout with
the language, from class, your host
family, and from your surroundings,
which keeps you constantly speaking
and thinking in Japanese!
The first week I participated on a
scavenger hunt around all the areas of
Tokyo. I saw the infamous Tokyo
Tower, the old Imperial Palace, and a
national landmark, the Chuken
Hachikou. (A statue of a dog outside
of Shibuya station where people like
to meet. The dog acts as a symbol of
loyalty and has a very sad story behind it [Story on Page
5].) I have also visited “Nikko”, an old city in Japan that
is known for its Edo style architecture, its association
with the history of the Tokugawa Shoguns, and its natural
Onsens (hot springs). The program events also include
seeing a Japanese Baseball game, visiting Fuji Television
Studios, going to a Sumo Wrestling practice, and seeing
some classic Kabuki Theater.
Though I miss my family and friends, I know they will be
there when I return. I want to thank all of those in the
abroad office who were so supportive of my visiting here.
I also want to thank Jackie “Imai Sensei”, the Japanese
language teacher at Marist, for both her teachings of the
language and the rekindling of my interests of Japan.
Thanks to them, I’ll have a lot of stories to bring back.
I hope this article has interested some people about
Japan. This is an experience of a lifetime, and I’d
recommend it to anyone, no matter what their knowledge
or impression of Japan is. Once you come here,
everything will change! I hope to see some curious faces
when I return, hopefully some of them will be interested
in coming here. Feel free to ask me about anything, it
will be well worth my time and yours.
Until then, see you in the fall.
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Paris et le mode - Fashion in Paris,
France
20 Fashion majors from Marist will
travel to Paris, France with the
Director of the Marist Fashion and
Merchandising program, Ms. Heather
Osgood. This first short-term program
in Paris for Fashion has been
organized jointly with Marist
International Programs. Participants
will be in Paris from May 28 till June
17 and will have an opportunity to visit
some fashion houses, department
stores, fashion shows and
experience the culture and history of
Paris and the vicinity. All participants
will receive three credits upon
successful completion of the
program. For details, please contact
the Fashion Program.
Marist Housing Staff Travel Abroad
In a unique partnership effort with
International Programs, Marist
Housing and Residential Life sent six
staff members to visit various Marist
International sites in the UK. Two
Assistant Directors of Housing Ms.
Patricia Houmiel-Petacchi and Mr.
Patrick Killilee were accompanied by
Resident Directors Ms. Elizabeth
Babiarz, Ms. Katie Heather, Mr. Jason
Dunlap and Mr. James Alackness.
The two groups traveled for a week
each in April. The site visits included
visits to Trinity and All Saints College
in Leeds, University of Westminster,
London, London College of Fashion,
Anglo-America Educational Services,
Centers for Academic Programs
Abroad (CAPA), and our newest
partner University of East Anglia,
Norwich.
Professor Gaugler in Spain
Vice President Deborah DiCaprio and
Director of Marist Housing and
Residential Life Ms. Sarah English
were very supportive of the trip. The
objective was to make the travellers
aware of the opportunities abroad
and how to effectively encourage
students in the dorms to fin out about
study abroad opportunities.
Marist International Programs
supported the site visit of Professor
Kristin Berthot (Fashion) to London
and the London College of Fashion.
Ms. Berthot visited our partner in
London as well as housing used in
London and some internship sites.
abroad, and gives them the opportunity
to share with other students their
experiences. Returning students told
stories of their travels and adventures,
classes, internships, and personal
anecdotes with those who attended.
President Murray spoke on the
importance of study abroad. He was
joined by faculty and staff to congratulate
the students on their success.
GRADUATION SASHES
PHOTO CREDIT/MAP PHOTO
Dr. Artin Arslanian (left) and Ron Coons, a recipient of
a Freeman-ASIA award from IIE to study in Japan,
discuss study abroad at the Marist Abroad Program’s
“Welcome Back Luncheon.”
MAP WELCOME
BACK LUNCHEON
Students who studied abroad this past
fall semester met on Febraury 13th for
the Marist Abroad Program’s (MAP)
Welcome Back Luncheon. The luncheon
honors students who have studied
Dr. Duleep Deosthale, Assistant Director
of International Programs, encouraged
students to not let the experience end
with their return, but to share their
broadened perspectives in the classroom
with their classmates.
If you are interested in sharing your
study abroad experiences, the MAP
offers info sessions where you can speak
with other students who are interested in
studying abroad. For more information,
contact the International Programs office
at x3330.
Through the support of Marist
International Programs and the
Spanish Tourist Office, Dr. Kevin
Gaugler (Modern LanguagesSpanish) traveled to Spain (Madrid,
Avila, Salamanca, Valladolid and
Burgos) to explore new sites for
expanding opportunities for Marist
students in Spain. Across the U.S.,
Spain is the second most popular
destination, (behind the UK) for
American students who chose to
study and travel abroad.
Professor Berthot in London
This year at graduation you will see some
of our study abroad alumni and
international students wearing
international sashes, representing many
of the countries where our students have
studied, or from where they come. The
sash will be a colorful addition to
graduation gowns, draping around the
neck and sporting the colors of individual
country flags. Some of the countries
that will be represented are: Australia,
England, Ireland, Italy, and Spain to
name a few.
Sashes will be available for order next
year for any study abroad alumni or
international students graduating from
Marist College.
For more information, come by the
International Programs office or call
(x3330).
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NEW PROGRAMS
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is known for its art, culture, and freedom. Now you can be a
part of that through Marist College. Starting in Spring, Marist students can
go to Amsterdam and study at the Amsterdam School of Business. Don’t
worry, the whole program is in English and most Dutch speak English fluently.
You will study in the heart of Amsterdam with a very diverse student body
and be instructed by some of the finest scholars. Expand your horizon in
both your field of study and your personal experiences and go to Amsterdam!
Was it mentioned that you get to go to Amsterdam?
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
If you want to know more, contact Dr. Tom G. Geurts, Associate Professor
of Finance, who is Dutch, studied in Amsterdam, and knows all the places
you will want to visit over there.
Norwich
Norwich, England is a new option for students wishing to study in the United
Kingdom. The city is on the east coast of England, only two (2) hours away
from London by train and an hour away from Cambridge. The University of
East Anglia, just outside Norwich, offers many course disciplines but caters
especially to science majors wishing to study abroad (an element missing from
our other UK programs). This area of the country is surrounded by centuries
of history. Stonehenge, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon Avon, and Thomas
Hardy country surround the city. Norwich also offers the student population a
vibrant nightlife with over 300 pubs, nightclubs, and of course tea rooms.
NORWICH, ENGLAND
Alicante
ALICANTE, SPAIN
Alicante is located on the southeast coast of Spain on the beautiful
Costa Blanca. The seaside city has become an important
cosmopolitan city thanks in part to the efforts of the European
Union over recent years. The new Universidad de Alicante is one
of those features in which Marist students can now take part.
Alicante offers all the warmth and treats of living on the
Mediterranean. The university caters to a variety of majors and
hosts nearly 30,000 students. Several courses in business are
taught in English. From this gorgeous city many people use its
location as a platform to reach North Africa and the island of
Mallorca. Students live in Spanish speaking homestays, enabling
them to learn the language faster and integrate into Spanish society
with greater ease.
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GLOBETROTTER
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GLOBETROTTER
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Hachikou is the sad story of a dog who
traveled back and forth to the Shibuya
station in Tokyo for 11 years, looking for
his dead master. People throughout
Japan were touched by his devotion to
his dead master, and in 1934 erected a
statue in his honor. Hachikou’s story
eventually appeared in a school textbook
and as the subduct to of a popular song.
Other Hachikou products were soon to
follow.
DID YOU KNOW...?
THE STORY
OF HACHIKOU
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Not to tarnish Hachikou’s reputation,
however, there is another story about
Hachikou that questions his devotion to
his dead master. There was a shop selling
yakitori (grilled chicken on a skewer) in
front of Shibuya station, and Hachikou
possessed a talent for removing the
pieces of chicken off the skewer. It is
said that Hachikou continued to live in
the vicinity because he amused the
patrons at the shop.
Hachikou’s statue at Shibuya station is
a famous meeting spot in Tokyo.
However, since it’s so famous, there are
always crowds of people waiting there
and it’s difficult to meet up with someone.
Like Hachikou, you may end up having
to wait...and wait...