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Tobago, Norway, England and China are offered annually. Mexico is a consistently popular destination. Williams notes that both PLU’s Hispanic Studies program and current issues could be fueling that trend. Interest in peace and conflict studies in Oslo, Norway, is also on an upswing. One of the highlights of that program: students get press passes to a briefing for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Steves says politics and global issues have changed how he approaches his travel career. Study Away
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and got a wonderful opportunity my senior year when I sang at a solo/ensemble contest in Tucson. My adjudicator was Eugene Conley, revered baritone and accomplished voice teacher at the University of Arizona. That chance meeting that day led to enrolling in the U of A to study with Mr. Conley on a full scholarship- an opportunity I never imagined possible. I had never seen an opera until I was in one my freshman year. I took my music classes, but also many dance and acting classes too as I was a
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more. That’s true at least for political science major Kaden Bolton ’24, who graduated summa cum laude in May. “I didn’t really get to experience what PLU was like, or do a lot of the cool things the school offered, and was mainly doing everything on Zoom. So I forget a lot of my freshman year. It was mostly spent in my dorm,” Bolton says. “I wanted to make the most out of the next three years.” For Bolton, that meant taking advantage of PLU’s study away program. He went to Oxford, England three
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PLU Senior Elana Tracy on her (three!) study away experiences, learning during COVID, and plans for graduate school Senior Elana Tracy ‘21 has mixed feelings now that her studies at Pacific Lutheran University are coming to an end. On the one hand, PLU allowed her to discover a passion for global studies while studying abroad in Great Britain; but on the other, she… May 4, 2021 Student Life, Resources, Community
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Why Study English?Written works preserve our history, describe our current reality and color our future beyond imagination. Whether you aspire to analyze literature or write it, the study of English offers a versatile and challenging major. Through reading we have the opportunity to live a thousand lives, while writing with care and imagination can reveal new self-truths. A disciplined experience with the written word develops broad vision, fresh insight, and the more sophisticated skills of
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Why Study Kinesiology?Kinesiology is the study of human movement. It is a dynamic and growing field with applications to a wide array of allied health, medicine, fitness, education, sport, and recreation related professions. An undergraduate degree in Kinesiology will provide you with the breadth and depth of knowledge you need to successfully pursue graduate programming or entry level professions in the field. The primary mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to provide quality academic
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Why Study Sociology?Sociologists study social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure and development of individuals, communities, organizations and societies. Few disciplines have such broad scope and relevance.Why Study Sociology at PLU?As a student of sociology, you will move beyond the world that is taken for granted. Sociology provides students with distinctive ways of looking at the world in order to generate new ideas and
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Why Study Sociology?Sociologists study social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure and development of individuals, communities, organizations and societies. Few disciplines have such broad scope and relevance. As a student of sociology, you will move beyond the world that is taken for granted. Sociology provides students with distinctive ways of looking at the world in order to generate new ideas and assess the old. Coursework
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Study Away Advising Semester Study Away As a required part of the application process for semester or summer study away, you will need to meet with Wang Center staff for study away advising. Schedule an appointment by emailing wang.center@plu.edu. IMPORTANT: Before meeting for study away advising, you need to watch this pre-advising video and reflect on these areas of consideration. Short Term Faculty Led Study Away The best source of information is the faculty leader of the course. They can
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, study, teach or volunteer abroad after graduation. Visit our Post-Grad Opportunities page to learn more!ResourcesPLU Alumni and Student Connections developed this powerpoint about how to articulate your study away experiences in your resume and cover letter. Videos and activities have been developed/adapted by Andrew Nelson, PLU Study Away alum (Scotland, 2013). We recommend taking a look both before and after studying away.Re-Entry 101 Jessica's Story Alex's Story Re-Entry Activities Reflection on
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