Posts Tagged with “Sophomore International Experience”

Bryant ranks 14th in undergraduate participation in study abroad programs, national survey reports

March 11th, 2012

Bryant's Sophomore International Experience is among the reasons for the University's top ranking. Learn about one recent SIE trip to Panama and Costa Rica in this video.

SMITHFIELD, R.I.  - Bryant University ranks among the top 15 colleges and universities for undergraduate participation in study abroad programs, coming in 14th in its Carnegie classification (Master's colleges and universities).

The rankings were released in the Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange, published annually by the Institute of International Education in partnership with the U.S. Department of State. Rankings are based on the percentage of graduating seniors who participated in a for-credit study abroad program at some point in their undergraduate careers. For academic year 2009-2010 (the most recent data available), 369 of Bryant's graduating 805 seniors - or 45.8 percent - had taken part in a study abroad program.

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South of the border: Winter break studies take students to Panama, Costa Rica

January 11th, 2012

Panama

Maurice Belanger, executive director of the Panama-American Chamber of Commerce, speaks to Bryant students visiting the country as part of their Sophomore International Experience.

Bryant students studying abroad during winter break are finding out that Panama is much more than the canal and a cup of coffee is more than a hill of beans.

Take, for example, Taylor Bell and Matt Borsuk. They are part of the Sophomore International Experience (SIE) trip to Panama and Costa Rica this month, and are keeping everyone posted through their SIE blog.

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The right study-abroad program can prepare students for global marketplace

November 17th, 2011

The opportunity Bryant students have to study abroad at the same cost of studying on campus, as well as the two-week Sophomore International Experience, are highlighted in this Huffington Post column about how to choose the right study-abroad experience.

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Sovereign, Bryant sign abroad-study deal

April 5th, 2011

The Providence Business News reports on the three-year agreement Sovereign Bank signed with Bryant University that will provide second-year students the opportunity to travel abroad and participate in international study.

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Sovereign Bank, Santander Universities announce agreement to support Sophomore International Experience

March 24th, 2011

SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Sovereign Bank, a part of Banco Santander, announced today it has signed a three-year agreement with Bryant University in support of the University's Sophomore International Experience. The program provides second-year students the opportunity to travel abroad and participate in international study. Sovereign Bank will provide financial support through Santander Universities, a major initiative created by Banco Santander to support higher education and advance the bank's goal of expanding knowledge and experience throughout the world.

 "At Bryant University, we strive to contribute significantly to the larger world through the leaders we produce. The Sophomore International Experience is one component of this effort," said Ronald K. Machtley, president of Bryant University. "Since its inception in 2007, this unique international program has helped 928 second-year students go abroad to gain a better understanding of their place and purpose in the global community. We are grateful to Sovereign Bank and Santander Universities for their support of our innovative program."

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