2008 Woodie Awards
Abroad program encourages more applicants
Marion Herbert
Issue date: 11/2/06 Section: News
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"Each program is not a carbon copy of each other, as they each respond to the cultural components of each country," said Deosthale.
Deosthale agrees that some programs cost less than others or even the regular tuition of a semester here at Marist, in which case that particular program will incorporate other benefits, such as site visits of that country.
Air fare is one charge that is the responsibility of the student. "Air fare is not included in the abroad fee and I believe that it should be or at least some of it," said Melissa Harrington, a Marist junior currently studying in Ireland. "However, there are some traveling costs included in the program fee. My program included two three night field trips with everyone in the program that was all inclusive. However, we stayed in four-star hotels, which was definitely a nice perk at the time, but I would have rather stayed in a less expensive hotel and have had some of my flight paid for instead."
Excluding the cost of living, such as meals and travel expenses while abroad, the price is approximately the same as a semester at Marist.
"It's worth the obstacles," said Deosthale. "My dream is to have every student go abroad. I don't know if that will happen, but one can dream. It's an incredible experience."
Any students that want to leap at the opportunity to go abroad still have the chance. Students who go to the Marist Abroad office within the next week can begin the application process and see if they're eligible for the Spring 2007 semester, and experience this for themselves.
Deosthale agrees that some programs cost less than others or even the regular tuition of a semester here at Marist, in which case that particular program will incorporate other benefits, such as site visits of that country.
Air fare is one charge that is the responsibility of the student. "Air fare is not included in the abroad fee and I believe that it should be or at least some of it," said Melissa Harrington, a Marist junior currently studying in Ireland. "However, there are some traveling costs included in the program fee. My program included two three night field trips with everyone in the program that was all inclusive. However, we stayed in four-star hotels, which was definitely a nice perk at the time, but I would have rather stayed in a less expensive hotel and have had some of my flight paid for instead."
Excluding the cost of living, such as meals and travel expenses while abroad, the price is approximately the same as a semester at Marist.
"It's worth the obstacles," said Deosthale. "My dream is to have every student go abroad. I don't know if that will happen, but one can dream. It's an incredible experience."
Any students that want to leap at the opportunity to go abroad still have the chance. Students who go to the Marist Abroad office within the next week can begin the application process and see if they're eligible for the Spring 2007 semester, and experience this for themselves.
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