 Spend Summer 2011 drawing the ancient castles of Scotland while traveling in one of the most beautiful, fascinating, and mysterious places in the world! Jessica Burke, assistant professor of Drawing at Western Oregon University, and the Cooperative Center for Study Abroad (CCSA) have teamed up to bring you an affordable summer study abroad experience that will not only fit into your budget, but will fit into your plans to graduate sometime soon--a three-week study abroad course can earn you 3 hours of course credit towards graduation! What better way to spend your summer and earn course credit than traveling abroad?! Of course, you'll have some work to do--plein air drawing of medieval castles, Edinburgh cityscapes, Highland mansions. and haunting lochs. You'll learn to draw what you see from Western Oregon University's assistant professor of Drawing, Jessica Burke. Ms. Burke has exhibited her work across the U.S. and internationally in Holland, Italy, Canada, and Mexico. She's a favorite among WOU's students for her enthusiasm and her ability to make even the most challenging projects fun and relevant. You couldn't ask for a better drawing instructor to guide you through Scotland. Don't miss out on the once-in-a-lifetime experience that study abroad offers. Most universities have scholarships for students who are studying abroad, so don't assume that you can't afford it without checking with your financial aid office first. “Study abroad is without a doubt one of the most important educational experiences students will have,” says Dr. Maggie Monteverde, executive director of CCSA and professor of English at Belmont University. "[B]y studying abroad students gain understanding of their own culture and identity because things we as Americans take for granted become visible for the first time.”(as quoted in a July 2009 CCSA press release) Ready for more info? Read more ---> |