Monthly Archives: March 2012

Well, another session is wrapping up this week, and we couldn’t be prouder of our amazing students.  They have done a magnificent job managing class time, homework, and their social spheres these past months, and we hope each and every one of them enjoys a wonderful spring break as they rest up for our next class session. We’re also incredibly excited for our students spending the next 5-week session in Costa Rica, studying with the language instructors at the Universidad Veritas, and practicing their Spanish! We interviewed Spanish faculty Curtis Kleinman about what our students can expect in their study abroad experience: NAU-Yavapai – What do you think is the most valuable part of studying abroad for a student? Prof. Kleinman- Life perspective.  When you live your whole life without ever leaving the U.S. your view is too limited.  Students who study abroad gain a broader understanding of issues that go beyond the typically ethnocentric U.S. American.  When someone speaks of poverty in the U.S. they understand a more full definition of poverty, from a global perspective.  A study abroad student understands stuff like that.  They are more culturally competent.  They can see outside of themselves and share empathy for others.  In my experience, they are better humans for it, in nearly every regard. NAU-Yavapai – What kinds of activities will students be participating in while in Costa Rica? Prof. Kleinman – They will be learning an awful lot of Spanish.  I hate to use “awful” and “Spanish” in the Read more »