Kilcourse Gains a New Perspective through Japanese Culture

2015 Jul 23

Jessie Kilcourse, of New Fairfield, Colo. , recently studied in Tokyo, Japan, with 18 other students from Susquehanna University as part of the university's Global Opportunities (GO) program.

The GO Tokyo program connects students with various aspects of Japanese culture, society, education and history. Students interacted with their Japanese peers to gain a better understanding of their own culture and the cultural similarities and differences they share with others. Program activities took place in the historical and modern city of Tokyo as well as Senshu University, the second oldest private university in Japan.

As a cross-cultural requirement, study away is an integral part of at Susquehanna education. All students spend at least two weeks off campus, immersed in a culture different from their own, in the U.S. or abroad. Students reflect upon their experiences when they return, guided by faculty members and coursework that promotes discovery and personal growth. Susquehanna students can choose from study-away programs, ranging from a few weeks to a full semester, in Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, Europe, Puerto Rico and Hawaii, among other options. For more information, visit www.susqu.edu/GO.