“One of the main things I was looking for in a college was hands-on experience. As a nursing major it is vitally important to get into the clinical setting and apply the concepts our professors teach us in class. When a family friend who was a recent Hartwick nursing graduate told me she graduated with hundreds of clinical hours I was sold. When it comes down to it, grades don’t matter nearly as much as the experiences we have.”

“As a faculty, we have years of experience working in these countries and are fluent in the systems, not just the language. Often we travel there for our own research so we are excellent resources to our students. We provide context for meaningful exploration.”

“Study abroad is a way to make history become real. Being in the places where history happened allows students to make personal connections. The learning is powerful and immediate when you’re there, on site. It provokes a lot of questions that don’t come from reading a book. J Term engages students in learning that resonates with their lives. It allows them to immerse themselves in the process of discovery.”

“The way I was most prepared for life after college was learning how to organize myself, budget my time, and interact with people. I was in the Honors Program at the same time as playing football. Interviewers loved asking questions about my collegiate athletic experience! I developed a competitive and determined attitude and the networking that is available to a college athlete is immeasurable.”