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Scotland: Writing in Action - Study Abroad Info Session

Thursday, November 7, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Allendale Campus
Students

Interested in studying abroad on the GVSU Scotland: Writing in Action program? Join us for this upcoming info session with the program directors!

Come learn about a six-credit (WRT 357 & WRT 490) program that provides students with writing instruction while interning for a Scottish charity. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this program allows students to gain professional researching and writing experience with Scottish charities while taking action to help them address social problems in Scotland.

Highlights

Gain workplace writing experience in an international context
Intern for a charity in Edinburgh (such as St. Columba’s Hospice, Scotland’s Garden Scheme, Equality Network, for example) who are in need of professional writing projects.
Explore rich cultural history of Scotland through field trips, which may include a Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse Palace, Royal National Museum of Scotland, King Arthur’s Seat, Stirling, and Glasgow.

*Fulfills (1) General Education Issues course requirement AND a Supplemental Writing Skills (SWS) course. Reflection required

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Location Information

Lake Ontario Hall 167

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Contact Information

For more information, contact the Program Directors:

Christopher Toth ([email protected]) Samantha Dine ([email protected])

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This event was added to the calendar by Alissa Lane (laneali@gvsu.edu) on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 2:44 p.m.