FRIDAY, OCT. 13, 2023
KIYANNA NOEL/Cardinal Points Students and staff represent their host countries and universities at on the second floor of the Angell College Center.
GEO hosts annual Study Away Fair
BY KIYANNA NOEL
Arts & Culture/Managing Editor
Pursuing your education at a college or university is a mission in itself, but what about studying in another city, state or even continent? The Global Education Office hosted its annual Study Away Fair Wednesday, Oct. 4, on the second floor of the Angell College Center next to the Warren Ballrooms. There were different tables with flyers, students and staff with multiple kinds of study abroad and what to expect when deciding to study abroad. Along with this was a photo contest for study abroad students to participate and vote on which photo they believe is the best. Senior Coordinator of Study Away Brooke Layhee said the location was per-
fect for this occasion because it allows for more foot traffic and for students who weren’t previously interested to potentially change their minds. “Some students say they’re not going to study away right away, but then are able to see it and maybe pick something up and have a conversation that interests them,” Layhee said. Layhee also noted how studying abroad can change one’s outlook and how it can improve someone’s future endeavors after graduation. “One thing I’ve been saying a lot is that no matter what you’re going to do or what your plans are postgraduation, you’re going to be working with people that are not like you. And I think that a study away experience really helps you to expose yourself to that and
try to see what you like in uncomfortable situations. ‘How do I meet new people? How do I make friends?’ Kind of putting yourself out there to learn more about you. I think it’s really tough after you graduate to live somewhere else for four or five months at a time, so college is a great time to do that,” Layhee said. Junior communication sciences and disorders major Raquel White studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain this spring. White had lots of takeaways from her experience, but her main lesson in studying abroad is to start fresh. “It was an amazing experience. I got to meet really cool people and I just always say it was like a clean slate to start and just learn things about myself that I didn’t know and just
enjoy being in Europe for 5 months,” White said. Senior hospitality management major Marissa Perry studied in Sydney, Australia, acknowledged that this trip helped her connect with people from different cultures and backgrounds from a variety of places. “It was such an amazing experience, honestly. I got to meet people from so many different parts of the world. It was definitely a different learning experience,” Perry said. “I gained so much independence from it too, learned so much about myself that I wouldn’t have learned just staying here and studying in America.” Junior majoring in biomedical sciences, Spanish and psychology Mina Fakir studied in Madrid and Valencia, Spain. “The experience was absolutely incredible,” Fakir
said. “I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I really grew as a person and it opened my eyes to experiencing something new and being open to change.” Study Away programs can help students gain a different perspective on the people and the world around them. From languages to understanding new cultures, studying abroad can change how people feel about themselves and the diverse world we live in. “For me, it’s really that global awareness and global understanding of other people because you have your whole life ahead of you and there’s so much that can happen and change,” Layhee said.
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City Hall announces art exhibit The City of Plattsburgh is excited to announce that it now hosts a selection of works from the SUNY Plattsburgh Art Museum, and invites the public to view the works Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. During the summer, City staff worked with Plattsburgh State Art Museum staff to find a suitable location for a small collection of works to be exhibited in City Hall. The team worked together to select just over 20 pieces to be hung in City Hall that showcased the City, some dating back as far as the 1970s. Community Engagement Coordinator Courtney Meisenheimer said, “We are proud to highlight the
talented artists that attend SUNY Plattsburgh and are honored to showcase their work for the public to view. We hope that this encourages the public to visit SUNY Plattsburgh’s Art Museum on campus and immerse themselves in more art created by students in our City.” Director of Plattsburgh State Art Museum Tonya Cribb said, “We are excited to share our students’ work and to highlight the amazing accomplishments of our faculty in the Art Department. It is a wonderful opportunity to have the City of Plattsburgh host this work as part of our Museum Without Walls program. We hope that members of the community will trek over to campus to enjoy more
of our permanent art collection and galleries. Admission is always free and we are open six days a week to receive visitors.” This selection of artwork represents Plattsburgh State Art Museum’s dedication to acquiring pieces by students graduating from the SUNY Plattsburgh Art Department. The collection has approximately 300 pieces from former students, many of whom are still making art in the region. The exhibit is located on the main floor or City Hall in the Old Council Chambers room. The accessible entrance is located on the northside of City Hall via the elevator.
