Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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interr tfraW Stoybyfe . v:R Mocre . An international experience car never be taught in a classroom, and its impact can never be predicted - that is vvtiat makes it so exciting' pen minds, open doors was the new slogan of OSH and nothing embodied this idea more than the Office of Internationai Education. Through this office, students could learn about study abroad programs, earning an international degree and becoming a global graduate. In the spring of 19981 studied abroad in Sienna, Italy through the office of International Education. This was an experience urtke any other. While I would never dxiose to spend the rest of my life in Italy, the experience of living there for three months taught me that knowledge really ts power. Experiencing life in another culture gave me a knowledge that I could not have gained elsewhere. Kyle Shaver. Biochem Biophysics major PHsto by Geneva R These programs were available to any OSU student, whether graduate or undergraduate. The program to study abroad was available in Asia. Europe or Latin America The program provided students with the opportunity to rive in a foreign country as well as go to school while stiH receiwng OSU credits towards their degree. The international degree enabled a student at the undergraduate level to receive two degrees. While earning a bachelors degree in their field, they could also earn a bachelors degree in international studes. The global graduates programs alowed students to gain professional experience while working overseas. Many people, including those here and abroad, considered studying abroad to be the ‘easy way’ to earn a terms worth of credits. I could honestly say that Irving in haly was not easy. It was not easy to go to Italy without knowing any Italian, it was not easy not knowing how to flush a toilet and it was not easy being completely disoriented twenty-four hours a day. seven days a week It was truly a 100% educational experience. There were lessons that I learned in Italy that would have been impossible to learn in a classroom. There were some things tliat only experience could teach us and that is what the Office of International Education provided They gave the opportunity to students to learn what they may otherwise have never known. IS 00 Cturieni Lifp

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 I (?• ten Ferrahi y tudied abroad in China and while there managed to make friends with many of the locals. Photo fey Shreon f rrafc ift-r of the more historical places to visit in Italy is the coliseum. The massive coliseum, as shown here, was home to the first Olympics. Photo by Genevtoe Moore rgers. France rf shows off its breathtaking beauty. Photo fey Eric oil'd education. °° IQ