Baer Experiences the Impact of the Nazi Party on Modern Austria

2016 Jul 18

Rachel Baer was one of 22 students from Susquehanna University who recently spent time in Austria as part of the university's Global Opportunities (GO) program.

GO Austria: National History, Global Responsibilities gives students the opportunity to visit cathedrals, catacombs, a medieval fortress and an ancient salt mine in Salzburg; attend a Mozart concert, an opera or a play; contrast Salzburg with the Austrian capital, Vienna; and consider the modern-day impact of the Nazi past by talking with local college and high school students. Students also visit the nearby city of Munich, Germany.

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.