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Jordyn Avery
  • communications and graphic design
  • Class of 2017
  • Norristown, Pa.

Avery Experiences the Heart of Spanish Culture

2015 Jul 2

Jordyn Avery, of Norristown, Pa., was one of 11 students from Susquehanna University who recently spent time in Spain as part of the university's Global Opportunities (GO) program.

Centered in the city of Seville, Spanish Language and Culture gives students the opportunity to stay with host families and study the Spanish language at the Center for Cross Cultural Studies. They are immersed in all areas of the culture, including flamenco dance and Spanish cuisine. Students explore religious and historical sites like the Cathedral and the Alcazar, and participate in two excursions to Cordoba and Palos de la Frontera.

Study away is an integral part of a Susquehanna education. In addition to optional study-away arrangements, Susquehanna is distinguished by its GO program, which requires all students to spend at least two weeks off campus, immersed in a culture different from their own. Students reflect upon their experiences when they return, guided by faculty members and coursework that promotes discovery and personal growth.Currently, Susquehanna students can choose from study-away programs, ranging from a few weeks to as long as a full semester, in Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, Europe, New Orleans and Washington, D.C., among other options. For more information on Susquehanna's GO program, visit www.susqu.edu/GO.