Spanning
the Globe
the Globe
Once Again
hirteen students who studied abroad independently. Eight faculty-led trips. More than 10 countries visited. All in one year.
Since the return to in-person learning, students have been making the most of St. Joseph’s University, New York’s diverse study abroad opportunities. Through a myriad of faculty-led trips, summers spent traveling foreign cities and independent semesters abroad, nearly 60 students in 2022 seized the opportunity to immerse themselves in different cultures while participating in one of the best experiential learning environments in the world.
“We have a vision and legacy of engaging with our global and local communities,” said Linda Lubranski, director of the University’s Office of Global Studies. “As a university, we’re continuing in that tradition by leading students to study, conduct research and intern around the world.
“This prepares our students to navigate global issues, with hope and competency, which is necessary in a world that is interconnected,” added Ms. Lubranski, who mentioned that three student veterans are planning study abroad trips in 2023 — something she’s never seen in her decade working here.
“Studying abroad has been a goal of mine for as long as I can remember,” said Serena Moteiro, a senior speech-language pathology major who spent the spring 2022 semester in Italy. “Traveling has always interested me throughout high school, and when I started at St. Joseph’s University, I realized how doable it is.”
“I would definitely recommend other students take a similar trip. It is an amazing way to visit a new place, learn new things, gain new friends and overall have an unforgettable college experience.”
- Austria and Germany
- Canada
- Costa Rica
- England
- Greece
- Italy
- Mexico
“I was hesitant and completely wrote off (studying abroad) at first, but looking back on it, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. It was one of the best experiences I could ever have had.”
“I hang out every day with people from different countries that I never thought I would meet before, from all over Europe to Australia. They have opened my eyes a lot about how different their day-to-day lives are from my home on Long Island.”
“I traveled to seven different countries while living in Italy. As a future speech-language pathologist, I think that this experience can benefit my career because of how many cultures I got to be around and immerse myself in.”
“This experience allowed me to practice my Spanish skills, which is very important as a future educator. Speaking and understanding Spanish allows me to connect with many more students who only speak Spanish. I am already experiencing the benefits of being able to communicate and understand Spanish in my student teaching placement.”