Doàn Hoàng An
In which program did you participate? Kenya May Term
Why did you choose the program in which you participated? I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and explore a culture that I know little about. Also, the program includes service learning in addition to one class taught by the Kenyan professors.
What advice do you have for future travelers? Study abroad is a double learning experience. One learns about other culture as well as one's own culture. So be prepared to answer questions from people about your culture. And don't hesitate to ask questions to learn and to integrate into visited culture.
Short-Term International Programs
In addition to the outstanding semester study abroad programs offered to students each year; the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University offer a variety of short-term international programs. These programs typically take place during the Winter Break, Easter Break or Summer Term. They can range from two to five weeks in length. These programs change every year depending on student and faculty areas of interest.
The short-term programs offer students who would not otherwise be able to study abroad for a semester the chance to travel internationally during their undergraduate academic career. In addition, these programs can be a great addition to any semester study abroad program to further enhance students’ global resumes.
For further details about the courses being offered or to sign up for these great opportunities, contact the sponsoring professors or departments. We also encourage you to read through the Student Handbook before you travel abroad.
2007-2008 International Programs
Study Abroad Programs (for credit)
- China with Vilma Chiu Walter for Economic Development and Social Change in China, May 10-29
- China with Bill Lamberts for Summer Science Research Exchange, May 16-August 8
- China & Hong Kong with Paul Marsnik and John Hasselberg for E-Scholars, December 27-January 13
- France, Germany & Switzerland with David Arnott & Axel Theimer for To be Certain of the Dawn: European Music Tour, May 20-June 4
- Germany with Isolde Mueller for Community Based Service-Learning, May/June 2008
- Holy Land with Fr. Michael Patella for the Saint John’s School of Theology•Seminary Study Tour Pilgrimage, May 16– June 7, 2008
- Kenya with the Diocesan Development Office for internships, various placements and variable dates. (Contact Prof. Ron Pagnucco for more details.)
- London with Greg Walker for Fine Arts in London, May 13-29
- Mexico & Texas with LuAnn Reif and Rachelle Parsons for Health/Cultural Immersion on the Texas/Mexico Border, May 10-23 (Contact Prof. Reif and Parsons for more details.)
- Scandinavia with John Hasselberg and Ernie Diedrich for Sustainable Scandinavia, May 15-June 10
- South Africa with Denise Meijer for Nursing Public Health Clinical, May/June 2008
- Spain with José Antonio Fábres and Gladys White for Spanish Language & Culture, May 15-June 20 or June 19-July 25 or May 15-July 11
Non-credit International Programs (Volunteer, Service, Experiential)
- Bahamas with Taylor Miller and Tom Connelly for SJU Campus Ministry Men's Service Trip, Easter Break
- Dominican Republic with Kari Barber for Alternative Spring Break - Dominican Republic with CSB Campus Ministry, March 17-24
- Dubai, UAE with the Center for Women for the Women as Global Leaders Conference, March 8-14
- Ecuador with Kari Barber for Alternative Spring Break - Ecuador with CSB Campus Ministry, March 17-24
- Guatemala with Kari Barber for Alternative Spring Break - Guatemala with CSB Campus Ministry, March 17-24
- Guatemala with Nick Kleespie for SJU Campus Ministry, December/January 2008
- India, Nepal & Tibet with Fr. Mark Thamert & Gar Kellom for The Sacred Heights of the Himalayas with the Men's Center, July 15-August 15
- Israel, Egypt and Italy with Fr. Jerome Tupa for Trip to the Holy Land through SJU Campus Ministry, May 12-June 2 (Contact Fr. Tupa for more details)
- Peru with Shaun Crumb for SJU Campus Ministry, December/January 2008
- Peru with Jessica Guentzel for Alternative Summer Break - Peru with CSB Campus Ministry, May 15-28
- Trinidad & Tobago with the Men's Center for Trinidad & Tobago Service Trip, December 28-January 11
- Tanzania with Nick Kleespie for Tanzania Service/Immersion Trip, May 14-June 14
- Uganda with Shaun Crumb for Uganda Service Trip, May 15-June 18
2008-2009 International Programs
This is a tentative listing of program options for 2008-2009. Not all programs have been finalized. Students are encouraged to contact the faculty directors for more details. More programs will be listed below as the preparations have been finalized with the faculty directors.
Possible destinations include: Australia, Bahamas, Canada, China, Ecuador, Germany, Greenland, Holy Land, India, Kenya, London, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda
Study Abroad Programs (for credit)
- China for Summer Science Research Exchange, Summer 2009
- China with Sophia Geng for Economic Development and Social Change in China, Summer 2009
- China with Paul Marsnik & John Hasselberg for E-Scholars Program, Winter 2009
- Ecuador with Kristina Timmerman for Biology and Research, Summer 2009
- Germany with Isolde Mueller for Community Based Service-Learning, Summer 2009
- Holy Land with Fr. Michael Patella for the Saint John’s School of Theology•Seminary Study Tour Pilgrimage, Summer 2009
- Kenya with the Diocesan Development Office for internships, various placements and variable dates. (Contact Prof. Ron Pagnucco for more details.)
- South Africa with Denise Meijer for a South African Journey, Summer 2009
- Spain with José Antonio Fábres and Gladys White for Spanish Language & Culture, Summer 2009
Non-credit International Programs (Volunteer, Service, Experiential)
- Bahamas for SJU Campus Ministry Men's Service Trip, Easter Break 2009
- Bahamas with Sister Trish Dick for Ministry Experience, Easter Break 2009.
- Bosnia Alternative Summer Break - Bosnia with CSB Campus Ministry, Summer 2009
- Dominican Republic for Alternative Spring Break - Dominican Republic with CSB Campus Ministry, Spring Break 2009.
- Guatemala Alternative Spring Break - Guatemala with CSB Campus Ministry, Spring Break 2009
- Guatemala with Nick Kleespie for SJU Campus Ministry, Winter Break 2009
- India, Nepal & Tibet with Fr. Mark Thamert & Gar Kellom for The Sacred Heights of the Himalayas with the Men's Center, Summer Term 2009
- Israel, Egypt and Italy with Fr. Jerome Tupa for Trip to the Holy Land through SJU Campus Ministry, Summer 2009
- Jamaica with Gar Kellom for an International Conference on Caribbean Studies featuring student and faculty research with the Men's Center, May 2009
- Mexico/US Border Alternative Winter Break with CSB Campus Ministry, Winter Break 2009
- Peru with Shaun Crumb for SJU Campus Ministry, Winter 2009
- Peru Alternative Summer Break - Peru with CSB Campus Ministry, Summer 2009
- Peurto Rico Alternative Summer Break - Puerto Rico with CSB Campus Ministry, Summer 2009
- Trinidad & Tobago with the Men's Center for Trinidad & Tobago Service Trip, Winter 2009
- Tanzania with Nick Kleespie for Tanzania Service/Immersion Trip, Summer 2009
- Uganda with Shaun Crumb for Uganda Service Trip, Summer 2009