A. Honors Student
We had the opportunity during our sophomore year [Summer 2013] to study abroad in western Ukraine with Santa Fe College. Our experience, led by Dr. Charles Stephenson, began in the city of Drohobych, a place rich with 16th century antiquity and historical impacts of World War I. Through the course we gained knowledge in economics, political science, and history of Ukraine's development. A few highlights of our journey included trips to local businesses, museums, Ivan Franko's home, the Trans-Carpathian mountains, the Ballet Opera House in Liviv, Wine tasting at Bohaz, a traditional Ukrainian wedding, and a tour of St. George Wooden Church.
The research poster pictured above documents the monumental 500 year old Wooden Church of St. George. Now serving as a museum preserving Drohobych's 16th century Ruthenian heritage, the St. George Wooden Church is listed under the World Heritage Conservation centre, UNESCO. Distinctively, the church bears testimony to Orthodox tradition and displays symbolic references to the community's cosmogony.
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Presented at Honors Student Research 2013
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Presented at Florida Collegiate Honors Conference, Tampa 2014
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Presented at Southern Regional Honors Council Conference, Savannah, Georgia 2014
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Research contributed to $85,000 grant from U.S. Ambassador to help conserve the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Lisa Walker and Joshua Hildebrandt
Click on the image to view Rodrigo's website documenting his participation in SF College's 2014 study abroad trip to China.
Rodrigo Cortez
Between May 18-25, 2017 I will be attending a Study Abroad Trip to Japan with Santa Fe College. While there, I will be experiencing Japanese culture first-hand. In Japan, I will visit shrines, participate in a tea ceremony, visit the Studio Ghibli Museum, and expose my taste buds to various flavors in a fish market.
While in Japan, I will be observing the business etiquette and general mannerisms. The main perception of the Japanese is that Japan culture and business operations are more modest and traditional. The idea of individualism in America is extremely common. Japan culture is more considerate of others around them. People in Japan are more likely to not speak on the phone where as in America, speaking on the phone in public transportation is annoying, but still common. I’m also assuming that formality is more common in Japan due to their more traditional and polite customs. I am hoping to experience this culture first hand and learn more about their values and traditions.
To read Olivia Smith's Japan Study Abroad travel blog, click on the links below.
Olivia Smith
Study Abroad
