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Study Abroad
Ahmid Mohammed Murtada ’22 Earns Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad
Murtada will travel to Venice, Italy, in the spring.
Art History Department Partners with Peggy Guggenheim Collection for Long-Term Internship Program
The partnership gives students a chance to experience Italian art and museums.
For Jaspers Abroad in January, Travel Propels Cultural Learning
Study abroad trips held during the January intersession provided unforgettable experiences for Manhattan College students traveling during winter break.
Art History Major Enjoying Guggenheim Internship in Italy
Madison Richards ’19 is in Italy this summer in advance of graduating in December.
Autumn Herndon ’19 Receives Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad in Panama
The international studies major will travel to Panama this summer.
Celebrating 300 Years of the Lasallian Mission
The Manhattan College community dedicates a community artwork to commemorate the life and legacy of St. John Baptist de La Salle for the Tercentenary.
Discovering Social Enterprise in India
School of Business field study course in India aims to cultivate actionable change.
New Semester-Long Study Abroad Program Offered in Rome
The new program will bring together students from six Lasallian colleges and universities.
Student Veterans Build Community Centered Around Success at Manhattan College
A homegrown Veterans Success Program has provided a way for student veterans to acclimate to college life and find their place among peers.
Diana Balaj ’19 Gains Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad
An international studies major with a concentration in global issues and a minor in Spanish, Balaj will travel to Spain this summer.
Paulina Ochoa-Figueroa ’17 Named a Fulbright Finalist
Ochoa-Figueroa is Manhattan College’s first Fulbright finalist since 2004.
English Study Abroad Course Explores Literary London
A beloved intersession course whisks Manhattan College students into the world of Shakespeare, Austen and Dickens.
College Faculty Find Inspiration in Bethlehem
Faculty from the Schools of Business, Engineering and Liberal Arts spent Jan. 1-9 forging research and other academic partnerships with students and faculty at Bethlehem University, Palestine, and meeting prominent leaders and NGOs in Bethlehem, Hebron, and Jerusalem, including the Catholic Relief Services (CRS).
Into Africa: Manhattan College Expands Study Abroad Opportunities
The College expands its study abroad opportunities and partnerships in Ethiopia, Ghana and Rwanda.
New Center for Student Success Supports Students from Freshman through Senior Year
Student-serving offices now together in one space near the Quadrangle.
Brendan Murphy '19 Receives Gaeltacht Summer Award To Study in Ireland
Lindenhurst, N.Y., resident will study the Irish language in the Gaeltacht regions of Ireland.
Martin Becomes First Manhattan College Student to Receive Gilman Scholarship
Jenifer Martin ’17 will study abroad in Madrid after receiving the award.
Students Explore Sounds and Behaviors of Dolphins
Seven Manhattan students embarked on a two-week Study Abroad trip to the Bahamas to discover and research the behaviors of wild dolphins.
Jaspers Seek the Good Life Off the Grid in Maine
A new Study Away program asks students to consider grand questions in the great outdoors through a religious studies course taught by Philip Francis, Ph.D.
Veterans Discover Healing Power of Yoga and Meditation
An old course in a new venue specifically tailored to veterans affected by combat-stress, PTSD, and trauma, takes students to Paradise Island in the Bahamas to discover the healing power of yoga and meditation.
Learning Across Borders and Disciplines: Engineering Students Deliver Safe Drinking Water to Refugees in Mexico City
During a collaborative course with Universidad La Salle in Mexico City, 12 engineering students engaged in service projects that helped further their understanding across cultures and curriculums.
Students Serve Their Brothers and Sisters Abroad in El Salvador
A group of Jaspers were immersed in the culture and education of the Central American country through one of the College’s newest L.O.V.E. trips.
The Allure of the Field Trip Endures at Manhattan College
Manhattan's course catalog offers endless opportunities for students to engage in non-traditional learning through hands-on experiences outside of the classroom.
Extracurricular Excursions
Manhattan's 60+ student clubs, organizations and honor societies take Jaspers from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange to the top of the George Washington Bridge.
Off-Campus Collaboration
Academic research takes many students beyond the traditional classroom to field sites on mountaintops and below the sea, in courses like BIOL 409: Marine Biology.
Scholars of the World
Dozens of dynamic courses are offered to students while studying abroad, from CHEM 090: Bio-Chemistry of Wine Making in Florence to SPAN 320: Cuba in Revolution.
Lasallians Abroad: Jaspers Connect with Cuba, Discover Unshakeable Bonds
During a weeklong multifaceted study abroad experience in Havana, Cuba, more than a dozen Jaspers discover Lasallian resolve after 50 years of restricted religious practice.
School of Business Trip to India Encourages In-Depth Look at Emerging Economy
A group of students are the first Manhattan College undergraduates to travel to India as part of a global business marketing course.
Education Students Gain New Perspective on Turkish Culture
Kappa Delta Pi students embark on a two-week tour of educational institutions in Turkey.
International Career Counselor Will Speak at Manhattan College
Award-winning author Stacie Berdan will offer tips on how to impress international job recruiters
Jaspers Around the World
More than 120 students, faculty and staff traveled to 10 destinations around the world during the winter intersession through Manhattan College study abroad programs, field study seminars and L.O.V.E. trips. This year’s trips featured some of most unique learning opportunities to date.