Nytashia Ennis and Rachel Marra who are currently attending Lock Haven University will be awarded with the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for international travel. The selection process for this scholarship is very competitive and to be an award winner is an honor.
Read more about the Gilman Scholarship winners on the LHU website by clicking HERE.
The Eagle Explorer program is an effort by the Institute for International Studies to show international students historical and cultural points of interest while they are visiting the US. This semester the Eagles Explorers coordinated trips to Hershey Park, New York City, the Amish countryside and Washington, D.C.
The Hershey Park trip, which took place in the beginning of the semester, was a chance to show international students about American theme park culture as well as the American candy industry. Hershey Park, which is home to roller coasters, a zoo, and the incomparable Chocolate World provided something for everyone involved. Although the fun ended early due to rain, students got to make up lost time with some shopping at the Tanger Outlets. Check out some of the great Hershey Park photos HERE.
Following Hershey Park, the Eagle Explorers went to New York City for a full two and a half days. Students had a chance to visit the Freedom Towers, take a tour on a double-decker bus and walk the Brooklyn Bridge. Visiting historical sites such as the Flatiron Building and enjoying an American classic, sloppy Joe’s, for lunch filled the Saturday before a group dinner. Many students took advantage of their free time with museums, cultural landmarks, and shopping before heading back to Lock Haven. To see some of the photos our students took on the NYC trip, click HERE.
Staying local, Ms. Shawn O’Dell organized a trip to explore the Amish countryside. Because the Amish culture is one that is completely unique to North America, this was a great opportunity to show international students a side of America they might not regularly see. After visiting a small farm store in Salona, a short bus tour around the local area illustrated that while Amish people live within our society, their culture is very different from ours. Take a look at photos from the Amish farm trip on the IIS Facebook HERE.
To end the semester, the Eagle Explorers headed to the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. Touring Arlington Cemetery as a group, there was a good deal of history shared and everyone was able to witness the traditional “Changing of the Guard” Ceremony in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. Additionally, the group took a guided tour of the Capitol to learn some history behind the building as well as the present day happenings in Congress. After the group activities, students had their choice of museums and monuments to visit. The most popular of the Eagle Explorers trip, Washington D.C. was definitely a success.
The Eagle Explorers program will coordinate more trips this spring for our new incoming international students and others that are interested. Some future visits will include New York City, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia.
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