{"id":7869,"date":"2022-02-14T19:12:23","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T19:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.lvc.edu\/wordpress\/lavie\/?p=7869"},"modified":"2022-02-14T19:12:23","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T19:12:23","slug":"pandemic-creates-new-study-abroad-opportunities-for-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.lvc.edu\/lavie\/2022\/02\/14\/pandemic-creates-new-study-abroad-opportunities-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Pandemic creates new study abroad opportunities for students"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Meredith Haas ’24, staff writer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A group of LVC students have been given new opportunities to study abroad in the wake of a pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the COVID-19 pandemic has created several challenges for colleges and their students, new opportunities have arisen for many LVC students in the form of study abroad.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students from many majors were excited to begin their study abroad experience in New Zealand, but that quickly changed when New Zealand closed their borders to outside travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was so upset when the New Zealand trip was cancelled,\u201d Kendall Halsey, a sophomore physical therapy major, said. \u201cIt was a little unexpected, but I wasn\u2019t too surprised because we knew this could be a possibility.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several students who intended to travel to New Zealand questioned if any type of study abroad options would be in their future.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the pandemic presented several uncertainties, one thing was for certain: Jill Russell, Director of Global Education at LVC, would do everything in her power to give students a safe opportunity to go abroad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was pretty evident by June of 2021 that I didn\u2019t think students would be able to go to New Zealand by spring of 2022,\u201d Russell, said. \u201cAt that point, I needed to find a country whose main language was English and provided the very specific courses that students needed.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The country that fit the criteria was Ireland, with Dublin City University (DCU) being chosen as the best candidate. Organization quickly got under way, and soon enough, disappointed students became thrilled for the new possibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAlthough I was really looking forward to New Zealand, hearing about the change to go to Ireland was very exciting,\u201d Rachel Snavely, a sophomore PT major, shared. \u201cI didn\u2019t know a whole lot about Ireland at the time, but I knew that I would love to explore this country and learn all about it.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flash forward a few months, and a group of LVC students are now safely in Ireland, enjoying their time in Dublin and the surrounding areas. They\u2019re taking every opportunity they can to explore a new country; all while following the COVID-19 restrictions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy study abroad experience so far has been amazing,\u201d Megan Strodoski, sophomore PT student, said. \u201cSeeing something new every day is so exciting, and I could not be happier that we were able to make it to Dublin!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The students will return after four months at DCU. Following the students\u2019 return, the program will be evaluated to determine if it will be given a permanent spot on the College\u2019s list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Russell credits the willingness of the administration, and the students for being \u201copen-minded, adaptable, and flexible,\u201d for making this new study abroad opportunity possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lebanon Valley College offers a wide variety of study abroad opportunities for students of all majors and interests. Students interested in study abroad should contact Russell at russell@lvc.edu and be on the lookout for upcoming informational sessions. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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