AT: Centers of Distinction/Study Abroad

Question 1

Name the 3 Centers of Distinction on campus.

Answer 1

Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education, & Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship.

Question 2

Where are the 3 Centers of Distinction located?

Answer 2

1. Markkula Center for Applied Ethics - Vari Hall
2. Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education - Sobrato
3. Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship - Nobili

Question 3

Name 1 program run by each Center of Distinction.

Answer 3

1. Markkula Center for Applied Ethics - Fellowship and Ethics events on campus
2. Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education - ELSJ & Immersion
3. Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship - GSBI (Global Social Benefit Institute)

Question 4

About how many students Study Abroad during their time a SCU?

Answer 4

About 1/3 of students.

Question 5

When will students usually study abroad?

Answer 5

Fall quarter of junior year.

Question 6

In how many countries can SCU students study abroad?

Answer 6

61 countries.

Question 7

How many different programs are available for study abroad?

Answer 7

216 programs.

Question 8

Give an example of how the study abroad office prepares/assists students with the process of studying abroad.

Answer 8

Hosts events for pre-abroad that prepare students for how to deal with cultural differences; offer advising to make sure students can take classes that will apply to major/minor/core; offer welcome back events to re-orient students to life at SCU.