February 16, 2005: Headlines: COS - Brazil: International Programs: Waukesha Freeman: "(Sept. 11) made a lot of people realize they need to know what the rest of the world is like," Carroll College Director of International Programs Claudette McShane (RPCV Brazil) said. "Students come into my office and say they don't want to regret not going. The opportunity fits right now."
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February 16, 2005: Headlines: COS - Brazil: International Programs: Waukesha Freeman: "(Sept. 11) made a lot of people realize they need to know what the rest of the world is like," Carroll College Director of International Programs Claudette McShane (RPCV Brazil) said. "Students come into my office and say they don't want to regret not going. The opportunity fits right now."
"(Sept. 11) made a lot of people realize they need to know what the rest of the world is like," Carroll College Director of International Programs Claudette McShane (RPCV Brazil) said. "Students come into my office and say they don't want to regret not going. The opportunity fits right now."
"(Sept. 11) made a lot of people realize they need to know what the rest of the world is like," Carroll College Director of International Programs Claudette McShane (RPCV Brazil) said. "Students come into my office and say they don't want to regret not going. The opportunity fits right now."
Students gain different
perspective abroad
Student travel increasing
By LAWRENCE SILVER - GM Today Staff
February 16, 2005
Dionna Welton, a student a Carroll College, traveled to Costa Rica
over the holidays.
WAUKESHA - Dionna Welton discovered herself on a trip to Costa Rica.
While living with locals, the Carroll College senior saw herself through their eyes and gained perspective on American life.
"The trip changed the way I see my family," Welton said. "I learned about myself and changed the outlook I have about myself."
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"(Sept. 11) made a lot of people realize they need to know what the rest of the world is like," Carroll College Director of International Programs Claudette McShane said. "Students come into my office and say they don't want to regret not going. The opportunity fits right now."
Carroll offers full-semester and short-term programs. McShane said both benefit students before entering the workplace.
"I tell students when they graduate, a trip abroad will differentiate their r?sum? from others. It will give them an edge in employment," McShane said. "It shows they've learned a lot about the United States and themselves."
Welton needed Spanish to communicate with her host family in Costa Rica. The human services major gained unique insight into the Costa Rican culture during the trip.
"I celebrated Christmas with them. Every house had a large Nativity scene," Welton said. "It was very family-oriented. They involved each other in everything they did."
Carroll students Claire Laasko and Laura Fadrowski visited friends across the globe over winter break.
Laasko found Australians friendly and open to different cultures.
"They were very hospitable about showing me their traditions and ways of doing things," Laasko said. "I would go back there in a heartbeat."
Fadrowski was impressed by Japanese respect for elders.
"They have extreme respect for their elders," Fadrowski said. "It made me realize how wise they are and how special they are in our culture."
Lawrence Silver can be reached at lsilver@conleynet.com.
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