A Letter to Parents
-
Center
for International Education
- Salisbury
University
- 1101 Camden
Ave.
- Salisbury,
MD 21801
- 410-334-3495
Dear parents,
So, if you are reading this message, somebody
whom you love very dearly is either thinking about studying
abroad or has decided already to do so. Congratulations! Your
child is preparing to join an elite group of future leaders in
our country. According to recent national data, only 1% of
American college students study abroad. By making this
decision, your child is making an important statement about her
commitment to prepare herself to be an engaged global citizen in
an increasingly interdependent world. She will be a more
thoughtful citizen and more insightful human being as a result
of her experience. Of course, she will be distinguishing
herself in a critical way from the competition in a
hyper-competitive job market in the international economy.
Like no other academic experience in college, the
study abroad experience holds the opportunity to transform
hearts and minds. The desire to study abroad is a desire to
grow intellectually and personally, a desire to challenge
stereotypes and pre-conceived notions, a desire to embrace the
richness of the human experience. Our Mission Statement at
Salisbury University describes our highest purpose as
“empower[ing] our students with the knowledge, skills, and core
values that contribute to active citizenship, gainful
employment, and life‑long learning in a democratic society and
interdependent world.” Study abroad is a powerful tool to
accomplish this most noble of goals. That is why Salisbury
University is so committed to encouraging our students to study
overseas. The Center for International Education is here to
help to make it happen.
Of course, you want to know what this all means
for you and your child. Where can my child go? How
does this fit in her major? Is she going to be safe?
Will her credits transfer back? How much will this cost
me? Is financial
aid available? What does she have to do? What do I have to do?
When do we have to do it? Hopefully, you will find answers to
many of your questions here on this website. If you have
additional questions or concerns, please encourage your child to
come visit us at the SU Center for International Education. Of
course, you can contact us directly yourself. Our whole team
here is eager to support students and their families in their
efforts to participate in an international program. Let us know
how we can help.
Best regards,
-
Brian N. Stiegler, PhD
-
Director, SU Center for International
Education
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