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There's
nothing like seeing real art, in the flesh!
Talking about art in a classroom, looking at slides or
other images, can certainly be educational, enlightening,
even fun, but all art majors should plan on experiencing at
least some actual art objects first-hand before they graduate.
This can be done here in Jackson, of course, or on travels
to New York, Washington, or other major American cities. But
a trip to Europe is a different experience altogether. We
encourage all of you to travel as much as possible, especially
on academic programs that will help you engage other cultures
in meaningful ways. Millsaps' own study-abroad sessions can
take you to cities such as London, Munich, Florence, Rome,
and Athens, among others, or you can participate in programs
run by other institutions.
How should
you begin looking for the best program?
Here are some suggestions:
1)
Search online at one of the following:
Peterson's
Guide to Study Abroad
Study Abroad
American Institute for Foreign
Study
The
Council on International Educational Exchange
At each of these sites you can specify the kind of coursework
you'd like to study (e.g. Fine Arts or Art History) as well
as the country or region, and you'll find a range of programs
to consider.
2)
Check out the information on the
Millsaps
College Study Abroad Web page.
3) Look through the brochures and pamphlets in the
Study Abroad bin in the art department.
4) Look at specific programs - for example:
American
University of Rome
British Studies Program (University
of Southern Mississippi)
CET'S History of Art in Siena
4)
Talk to people at Millsaps.
Discuss where you would like to go with the art
faculty or someone on the Student Affairs staff.
Start
dreaming, and planning, now!
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