Lipscomb students travel abroad to study in Vienna

Lipscomb students travel abroad to study in Vienna

by | Sep 9, 2011 | Uncategorized

This week, 28 students packed their bags and boarded a flight to study abroad in Vienna, Austria. Each year, Lipscomb offers students (sophomores and above) the opportunity to expand their horizons through a study abroad program. “Our world is globalizing very quickly, and studying abroad equips students and gives them tools they can’t learn in a classroom,” said Melissa Swann, site director for the Vienna study abroad program. While spending three months in the country, students will live in apartment-style housing at the International Student Housing Facility, a not-for-profit agency that provides housing for students from all over the world. With the apartments located in the center of the city, students will have fast and easy access to one of Vienna’s finest shopping centers. During these three months, students will also study German and experience a whole new way of life. “I have never spoke German in my life,” said Andrew Hunt, a sophomore student traveler majoring in law, justice, and society from Centerville, Tenn. “The only thing I know how to ask for is ‘tap water’ at a restaurant, so it will be interesting to be in a culture where I cannot communicate with many people.” In order to enhance their cultural knowledge and communication skills, students will study at the Austria American Institute, an 85-year-old experienced collaborator for students studying abroad. “This exponential learning experience is provided to enhance students’ knowledge of the world around them,” Swann said, “while also continuing to strengthen their faith through small groups and community worship.” “I think I am going to do a lot of self-searching out there, growing spiritually and maturing,”...

Students return from studying in South America, rave about semester abroad

by | Apr 21, 2011 | News Slider

For years, Lipscomb University has offered its students the opportunity to study abroad. For the first time, Santiago, Chile was as option. Santiago is Chile’s capital and largest city with a population of over six million. Those students who chose to journey to Chile returned this past Monday with a lot of positive things to say about their semester. “Best trip of my life. Best semester ever,” said Ashley Guinn, a junior bio-chemistry major. “It was a great experience. I loved traveling, getting to learn Spanish and learning about a whole new culture.” Kelsey Hopkins, a sophomore Spanish major, also described it as one of the best experiences of her life. “I definitely learned a lot of Spanish,” Hopkins said. “I met so many new and interesting people. Since I’m a Spanish major I wanted to become more fluent, so it was great getting the opportunity to hang out with some Spanish-speaking people.” Guinn expressed that being in a country like Chile has its share of differences from the other study abroad programs, like Vienna or elsewhere in Europe. “I think being in South America as a whole is a completely different experience,” said Guinn “Nobody spoke English. If you went to Europe you may find some people who spoke English.” Some of the places students got to go include Ester Island, the Atacama Desert and Patagonia. If you are interested in the possibility of studying abroad this summer, there will be a meeting in Ezell 109 on Thursday from 5-6 p.m. regarding that...