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To learn more about EducationAbroad on Instagram:@CSULBAbroadAdvising Directorreflects on teaching &volunteering in AfricaCOB Center for StudentSuccess Director andCSULB Alum shares herexperience volunteeringin Namibia.PAGE 42024Page 5Internships Abroadthrough the VA CorpsProfessor Courtney Ahrensleads CSULB students to CapeTown to experience Africanculture while gainingprofessional skills.Page 12Library StudiesProfessor completesresearch in SwedenOn sabbatical, Dr. Farmerworks with librarians abroad at the University of Borås. Page 10UCUA Staff membershares aboutstudying in SpainNancy Lopez shares what itwas like to study abroad andtravel Europe.Fashion GoesInternationalLearn how FMD facultyare taking studentsabroad to gain valuableknowledge of ParisWeek and Italy's topiconic fashion houses. PAGE 10Page 5Learn more about about thenew South Africa ProfessorLed Semester programs. Page 6CSULB students walk thehistoric streets of Romewith Professor Mik LarsenPage 7Criminology students gethands-on learning aroundthe world with Dr. JohnWangPage 7Want to Teach Abroad?Learn how you can lead aprogram in another country.Page 8Film instructor teachesIntegration of Design andPerformance in the CzechRepublicPage 11Mellon Mays UndergraduateFellowship Coordinatordrives through TokyoPage 11Study Abroad 101 - LetEducation Abroad come toyour classroom ordepartment to spread theword on studying abroad.Reflecting on CSULBStaff and Faculty’sEducation Abroadexperiences 123STUDYabroad dayWORLDLY REFLECTIONSCover Photo showcases Geography Professor LilyHouse-Peters with CSULB students on the Costa RicaProfessor Led Semester Program in Spring 2023. To learn more about EducationAbroad on Instagram:@CSULBAbroadAdvising Directorreflects on teaching &volunteering in AfricaCOB Center for StudentSuccess Director andCSULB Alum shares herexperience volunteeringin Namibia.PAGE 42024Page 5Internships Abroadthrough the VA CorpsProfessor Courtney Ahrensleads CSULB students to CapeTown to experience Africanculture while gainingprofessional skills.Page 12Library StudiesProfessor completesresearch in SwedenOn sabbatical, Dr. Farmerworks with librarians abroad at the University of Borås. Page 10UCUA Staff membershares aboutstudying in SpainNancy Lopez shares what itwas like to study abroad andtravel Europe.Fashion GoesInternationalLearn how FMD facultyare taking studentsabroad to gain valuableknowledge of ParisWeek and Italy's topiconic fashion houses. PAGE 10Page 5Learn more about about thenew South Africa ProfessorLed Semester programs. Page 6CSULB students walk thehistoric streets of Romewith Professor Mik LarsenPage 7Criminology students gethands-on learning aroundthe world with Dr. JohnWangPage 7Want to Teach Abroad?Learn how you can lead aprogram in another country.Page 8Film instructor teachesIntegration of Design andPerformance in the CzechRepublicPage 11Mellon Mays UndergraduateFellowship Coordinatordrives through TokyoPage 11Study Abroad 101 - LetEducation Abroad come toyour classroom ordepartment to spread theword on studying abroad.Reflecting on CSULBStaff and Faculty’sEducation Abroadexperiences 123STUDYabroad dayWORLDLY REFLECTIONSCover Photo showcases Geography Professor LilyHouse-Peters with CSULB students on the Costa RicaProfessor Led Semester Program in Spring 2023. To learn more about EducationAbroad on Instagram:@CSULBAbroadAdvising Directorreflects on teaching &volunteering in AfricaCOB Center for StudentSuccess Director andCSULB Alumna sharesher experiencevolunteering in Namibia.PAGE 42024Page 5Internships Abroadthrough the VA CorpsProfessor Courtney Ahrensleads CSULB students to CapeTown to experience Africanculture while gainingprofessional skills.Page 12Library StudiesProfessor completesresearch in SwedenOn sabbatical, Dr. Farmerworks with librarians abroad at the University of Borås. Page 10UCUA Staff membershares aboutstudying in SpainNancy Lopez shares what itwas like to study abroad andtravel Europe.Fashion GoesInternationalLearn how FMD facultyare taking studentsabroad to gain valuableknowledge of ParisWeek and Italy's topiconic fashion houses. PAGE 10Page 5Learn more about about thenew South Africa Faculty-Led programs. Page 6CSULB students walk thehistoric streets of Romewith Professor Mik LarsenPage 7Criminology students gethands-on learning aroundthe world with Dr. JohnWangPage 7Want to Teach Abroad?Learn how you can lead aprogram in another country.Page 8Film instructor teachesIntegration of Design andPerformance in the CzechRepublicPage 11Mellon Mays UndergraduateFellowship Coordinatordrives through TokyoPage 11Study Abroad 101 - LetEducation Abroad come toyour classroom ordepartment to spread theword on studying abroad.Reflecting on CSULBStaff and Faculty’sEducation Abroadexperiences 123STUDYabroad dayWORLDLY REFLECTIONSCover Photo showcases Geography Professor LilyHouse-Peters with CSULB students on the Costa RicaFaculty-Led Semester Program in Spring 2023. To learn more about EducationAbroad on Instagram:@CSULBAbroadAdvising Directorreflects on teaching &volunteering in AfricaCOB Center for StudentSuccess Director andCSULB Alumna sharesher experiencevolunteering in Namibia.PAGE 42024Page 5Internships Abroadthrough the VA CorpsProfessor Courtney Ahrensleads CSULB students to CapeTown to experience Africanculture while gainingprofessional skills.Page 12Library StudiesProfessor completesresearch in SwedenOn sabbatical, Dr. Farmerworks with librarians abroad at the University of Borås. Page 10UCUA Staff membershares aboutstudying in SpainNancy Lopez shares what itwas like to study abroad andtravel Europe.Fashion GoesInternationalLearn how FMD facultyare taking studentsabroad to gain valuableknowledge of ParisWeek and Italy's topiconic fashion houses. PAGE 10Page 5Learn more about about thenew South Africa Faculty-Led programs. Page 6CSULB students walk thehistoric streets of Romewith Professor Mik LarsenPage 7Criminology students gethands-on learning aroundthe world with Dr. JohnWangPage 7Want to Teach Abroad?Learn how you can lead aprogram in another country.Page 8Theatre instructor teachesIntegration of Design andPerformance in the CzechRepublicPage 11Mellon Mays UndergraduateFellowship Coordinatordrives through TokyoPage 11Study Abroad 101 - LetEducation Abroad come toyour classroom ordepartment to spread theword on studying abroad.Reflecting on CSULBStaff and Faculty’sEducation Abroadexperiences 123STUDYabroad dayWORLDLY REFLECTIONSCover Photo showcases Geography Professor LilyHouse-Peters with CSULB students on the Costa RicaFaculty-Led Semester Program in Spring 2023.

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FACULTY-LEDThe Fashion Merchandising & Design studentsstudy in Paris twice a year: during the Winterand Summer. Student comments include, “Thiswas my favorite college experience.” “Bestchoice I ever made.” “I look at the world verydifferently now.” The next trip is scheduled forMay 25 to June 7, 2024. The photo featuresour Winter '24 group at Hermes, the world’smost luxurious couturier. For more informationabout future terms, please contactSuzanne.Marshall@csulb.edu.Italian Retailing &Manufacturing Faculty: Marine AghekyanThis study tour takes place every summer and wintersemesters. During two weeks in Italy students have anopportunity to visit different fashion firms in Milan, Florenceand nearby areas. They meet with the business owners,employees, CEO's and other people and have a seminarwith them. Students see all parts of the fashion supply chainstarting with fiber/textile production, design, garmentproduction, and retail. This trip is a great opportunity to seebehind the scenes of the entire industry. In addition,students visit many cities and museums (e.g. Gucci Garden,Salvatore Ferragamo museum, Armani Silos, GianfrancoFerre fondazione, and many others). See below student quote: “Italy study abroad was one ofthe best experiences of my life. I decided to go on the tripand I didn’t know a single person. By the end of the trip, Ihad made life long friends and had the most unforgettableexperiences abroad. We had such an amazing time visitingmuseum, Italian retailers, and taking in the culture. This tripwas easily the highlight of my college experience.”Program Instagram: @csulb.italyprogramP R O G R A M SFaculty: Suzanne MarshallParis FashionStudy Abroad4

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To learn more about EducationAbroad on Instagram:@CSULBAbroadAdvising Directorreflects on teaching &volunteering in AfricaCOB Center for StudentSuccess Director andCSULB Alum shares herexperience volunteeringin Namibia.PAGE 42024Page 5Internships Abroadthrough the VA CorpsProfessor Courtney Ahrensleads CSULB students to CapeTown to experience Africanculture while gainingprofessional skills.Page 12Library StudiesProfessor completesresearch in SwedenOn sabbatical, Dr. Farmerworks with librarians abroad at the University of Borås. Page 10UCUA Staff membershares aboutstudying in SpainNancy Lopez shares what itwas like to study abroad andtravel Europe.Fashion GoesInternationalLearn how FMD facultyare taking studentsabroad to gain valuableknowledge of ParisWeek and Italy's topiconic fashion houses. PAGE 10Page 5Learn more about about thenew South Africa ProfessorLed Semester programs. Page 6CSULB students walk thehistoric streets of Romewith Professor Mik LarsenPage 7Criminology students gethands-on learning aroundthe world with Dr. JohnWangPage 7Want to Teach Abroad?Learn how you can lead aprogram in another country.Page 8Film instructor teachesIntegration of Design andPerformance in the CzechRepublicPage 11Mellon Mays UndergraduateFellowship Coordinatordrives through TokyoPage 11Study Abroad 101 - LetEducation Abroad come toyour classroom ordepartment to spread theword on studying abroad.Reflecting on CSULBStaff and Faculty’sEducation Abroadexperiences 123STUDYabroad dayWORLDLY REFLECTIONSCover Photo showcases Geography Professor LilyHouse-Peters with CSULB students on the Costa RicaProfessor Led Semester Program in Spring 2023. CriminologyAround theGlobe7 CRJU 440/490/230 - Professor John WangDr. John Wang, known for his comparativeforensic science courses, has been leadingFaculty-Led programs in various locations.Over the past decade, he has organizedprograms with institutions such as GlasgowCaledonia University in Scotland, theUniversity of Leicester in the UnitedKingdom, and the British Columbia Instituteof Technology in Canada. This summer, Dr.Wang will be guiding a group of students inCanada, teaching Comparative ForensicSciences.Photos: Future Crime Lab Assistants inTraining (top) A visit to New Scotland Yard(The London Metropolitan Police Lab)(bottom left) Aspiring Future Crime SceneTechnicians in Training (bottom right)School: UCLAAcademic Program: Psychology MajorLocation: Siena, ItalyI was incredibly fortunate to spend my lastquarter (10 weeks) of my undergraduatestudies in Siena, Italy. I studied the Italianlanguage and culture, and my greatestachievement was being “mistaken for anItalian” by Italians (although I am half Italian,but at least I started to sound like it while Ilived there). Each Friday after class, our bagswere packed, and we would hop on a train toexplore some other Italian city. I broughtback unforgettable memories, a connectionwith my maternal ancestry, and 15 extrapounds from the amazing food.Maria CarpiacProfessor and Program Director, CSULBGerontology ProgramInterested in teaching abroad? Faculty members have numerous options when considering teaching opportunities overseas. Youcan choose a destination, course, or term to lead a group. Many faculty members prefer to teach inshort-term programs (such as summer and winter sessions), while others are selected forsemester-long programs.For more information about teaching abroad during a semester, summer, or winter, please contactthe Study Abroad Director, Sharon Olson, at sharon.olson@csulb.edu. Winter 2025 and Summer2025 sessions are available for leading a class.QR CODE: SUMMER 2024 APP CriminologyAround theGlobe7 CRJU 440/490/230 - Professor John WangDr. John Wang, known for his comparativeforensic science courses, has been leadingFaculty-Led programs in various locations.Over the past decade, he has organizedprograms with institutions such as GlasgowCaledonian University in Scotland, theUniversity of Leicester in the UnitedKingdom, and the British Columbia Instituteof Technology in Canada. This summer, Dr.Wang will be guiding a group of students inCanada, teaching Comparative ForensicSciences.Photos: Future Crime Lab Assistants inTraining (top) A visit to New Scotland Yard(The London Metropolitan Police Lab)(bottom right) Aspiring Future Crime SceneTechnicians in Training (bottom left)School: UCLAAcademic Program: Psychology MajorLocation: Siena, ItalyI was incredibly fortunate to spend my lastquarter (10 weeks) of my undergraduatestudies in Siena, Italy. I studied the Italianlanguage and culture, and my greatestachievement was being “mistaken for anItalian” by Italians (although I am half Italian,but at least I started to sound like it while Ilived there). Each Friday after class, our bagswere packed, and we would hop on a train toexplore some other Italian city. I broughtback unforgettable memories, a connectionwith my maternal ancestry, and 15 extrapounds from the amazing food.Maria CarpiacProfessor and Program Director, CSULBGerontology ProgramInterested in teaching abroad? Faculty members have numerous options when considering teaching opportunities overseas. Youcan choose a destination, course, or term to lead a group. Many faculty members prefer to teach inshort-term programs (such as summer and winter sessions), while others are selected forsemester-long programs.For more information about teaching abroad during a semester, summer, or winter, please contactthe Study Abroad Director, Sharon Olson, at sharon.olson@csulb.edu. Winter 2025 and Summer2025 sessions are available for leading a class.QR CODE: SUMMER 2024 APP CriminologyAround theGlobe7 CRJU 440/490/230 - Professor John WangDr. John Wang, known for his comparativeforensic science courses, has been leadingFaculty-Led programs in various locations.Over the past decade, he has organizedprograms with institutions such as GlasgowCaledonian University in Scotland, theUniversity of Leicester in the UnitedKingdom, and the British Columbia Instituteof Technology in Canada. This summer, Dr.Wang will be guiding a group of students inCanada, teaching Comparative ForensicSciences.Photos: Future Crime Lab Assistants inTraining (top) A visit to New Scotland Yard(The London Metropolitan Police Lab)(bottom right) Aspiring Future Crime SceneTechnicians in Training (bottom left)School: UCLAAcademic Program: Psychology MajorLocation: Siena, ItalyI was incredibly fortunate to spend my lastquarter (10 weeks) of my undergraduatestudies in Siena, Italy. I studied the Italianlanguage and culture, and my greatestachievement was being “mistaken for anItalian” by Italians (although I am half Italian,but at least I started to sound like it while Ilived there). Each Friday after class, our bagswere packed, and we would hop on a train toexplore some other Italian city. I broughtback unforgettable memories, a connectionwith my maternal ancestry, and 15 extrapounds from the amazing food.Maria CarpiacProfessor and Program Director, CSULBGerontology ProgramInterested in teaching abroad? Faculty members have numerous options when considering teaching opportunities overseas. Youcan choose a destination, course, or term to lead a group. Many faculty members prefer to teach inshort-term programs (such as summer and winter sessions), while others are selected forsemester-long programs.For more information about teaching abroad during a semester, summer, or winter term, pleasecontact the Study Abroad Director, Sharon Olson, at sharon.olson@csulb.edu. Winter 2025 andSummer 2025 sessions are available for leading a class.QR CODE: SUMMER 2024 APP

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I’ve had the privilege to coordinate a short-termsummer study abroad course for the School ofNursing that focuses on our course, NursingHealthcare Delivery Systems and Leadership Global!Thanks to our partnership with Glasgow CaledonianUniversity School of Nursing, we offer seminars andfield experiences in Scotland and the NationalHealth Service (NHS). This allows our nursingstudents to gain direct experience of thedifferences and similarities in healthcare delivery.The program began in 2018 and has been ahighlight for the nursing students who’veparticipated.8My favorite quote is from a student in the Film andElectronic Arts Department. Isaak Nsuangani wrote: “Thistrip reassured me that I want to continue learning aboutdesign and performance. I do see myself going to gradschool, and this trip affirmed that the world is trulyendless. I can take my learning anywhere I wish. This is astudy abroad trip I definitely recommend for any artist toexperience.”Film in the Czech RepublicNursing AbroadFaculty: Emily MacDonaldFaculty: Debi Windle - School of Nursing I brought 12 students to the Hague, knownas the City of Peace and Justice and hometo the International Court of Justice and theInternational Criminal Court. We touredboth courts and observed proceedings of awar crimes trial. While we were there, theInternational Court of Justice heard openingstatements in the case of South Africa vs.Israel, and the city was shut down withPalestinian and Israeli demonstrations. Thestory was all over the international newsand students had the feeling that they hadwitnessed something of historic importance. It snowed, which many of the students hadnever experienced. We were having alecture when students suddenly jumped upand ran to the window to see the snow.Then they all ran outside to play in the snowand take pictures. Photos are shown below.CSULB at the HagueAnn Johnson - Communication Studies I’ve had the privilege to coordinate a short-termsummer study abroad course for the School ofNursing that focuses on our course, NursingHealthcare Delivery Systems and Leadership Global!Thanks to our partnership with Glasgow CaledonianUniversity School of Nursing, we offer seminars andfield experiences in Scotland and the NationalHealth Service (NHS). This allows our nursingstudents to gain direct experience of thedifferences and similarities in healthcare delivery.The program began in 2018 and has been ahighlight for the nursing students who’veparticipated.8My favorite quote is from a student in the Film andElectronic Arts Department. Isaak Nsuangani wrote: “Thistrip reassured me that I want to continue learning aboutdesign and performance. I do see myself going to gradschool, and this trip affirmed that the world is trulyendless. I can take my learning anywhere I wish. This is astudy abroad trip I definitely recommend for any artist toexperience.”Theatre in the Czech RepublicNursing AbroadFaculty: Emily MacDonaldFaculty: Debi Windle - School of Nursing I brought 12 students to the Hague, knownas the City of Peace and Justice and hometo the International Court of Justice and theInternational Criminal Court. We touredboth courts and observed proceedings of awar crimes trial. While we were there, theInternational Court of Justice heard openingstatements in the case of South Africa vs.Israel, and the city was shut down withPalestinian and Israeli demonstrations. Thestory was all over the international newsand students had the feeling that they hadwitnessed something of historic importance. It snowed, which many of the students hadnever experienced. We were having alecture when students suddenly jumped upand ran to the window to see the snow.Then they all ran outside to play in the snowand take pictures. Photos are shown below.CSULB at the HagueAnn Johnson - Communication Studies

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2023STAFFI had the opportunity to study abroad inthe Spring semester of 2019. Whilepursuing my bachelor’s degree in history(and minor in Spanish), I studied abroad inMadrid, Spain at Carlos III University. InSpain, I had the opportunity to visit richhistory and nearby countries, includingPortugal, Italy, England, Morocco, Monaco,and France. I am grateful to have learnedhistorical topics such as the Spanish CivilWar, World History, and Medieval Historythrough Spanish lenses, in the languageand educational system.The quote that best describes my studyabroad experience is: “And then I realized,adventures are the best way to learn.” -AnonymousAbove is a picture of me visiting the Towerof Pisa during Spring Break of 2019. Thankyou for your time, and may my experienceenlighten others to study abroad andcreate great memories of their own!I studied abroad in the summer of 2016 in Ireland!Without a doubt, it was a life-changing experience. Itraveled alone and out of the country for the firsttime in my life. I was nervous at first, but the nervesquickly left once I started my program. I studiedIrish literature at the historic Trinity College campus,met lifelong friends, and made precious memories.I encourage every student to try and make the trip,if possible. It is money well spent, and you will neverregret it. Study Abroad teaches you more aboutyourself and the various cultures and lifestyles ofothers. It truly puts your own life in perspective.Everyone should make an effort to see the worldand all it has to offer!abroadMiranda BatesSenior Communications StrategistOffice of the Provost Nancy LopezAdministrative Support CoordinatorUniversity Center for Undergraduate Advising 10I participated in the Harvard Institute for International Development’s World Teach program andhad the opportunity to teach in Namibia in 2000. I was placed at the Rossing FoundationEducation Centre. Originally, my contract placement was to work with USA Aid to assist teacherswith curriculum development. However, due to funding changes, I ended up teaching young adultsEnglish Business Communication to help them pass the Pitman Exam. I am delighted to share that87% of my students passed and have since found jobs with their certificates.During my time in Namibia, I had the privilege of celebrating their 10th Independence Anniversaryand even saw Nelson Mandela in person. Additionally, I worked as a consultant with the PopulationServices International organization, where I contributed to the Soul City Project by conducting aneeds assessment study on Namibian adolescents regarding HIV/AIDS. This work involvedcollaboration with the Namibian Ministry of Basic Education, UNICEF, and UNDP.Boualoy DaytonDirector, Center for Student SuccessCollege of Business

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The reason I traveled to Tokyo, Japan was to gain insightsinto business practices specific to Tokyo. During our visit,we had the opportunity to meet with representatives fromprominent companies such as Starbucks, Bloomberg,Panasonic, Suntory, Deloitte, and Havas Worldwide.Visiting Tokyo had always been a dream of mine, and thechance to immerse myself in Tokyo’s culture firsthand wasan unforgettable experience. To prepare for the trip,Pepperdine organized introductory workshops on Tokyoculture. These workshops covered essential dos and don’tsfor visitors, including learning common phrases,understanding customs, and practicing proper diningetiquette. As a result, when we arrived in Tokyo, we werewell-prepared to conduct ourselves respectfully whilerepresenting Pepperdine. I continue to enthusiasticallyshare this experience with others and encourage fellowstudents to explore study abroad opportunities whenpossible.CSULB Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Traveling to Barbados in the summer of2022, along with four other awesomepeople, to study rum distilling, was a life-changing experience for me. From crystal-clear water (perfect for snorkeling) just a10-minute walk away, to dancing at theForeday Morning Jam from 11pm to 5am,this trip was an absolute adventure! To get to know the island and its geography, we traveled by submarine under the sea –then via tram through Harrison’s Cave – and overland by an open-air jeep throughjungle and countryside. It is a trip I’ll never forget, filled with picture-perfect momentswith my friends like at the Foursquare Distillery (pictured above). Barbadian rum isbest-in-class, and the people who live there are as well. Check out friendly Barbados!The photo I am submitting captures my “Mario Kart” adventure through downtown Tokyo, with theiconic Tokyo Tower in the background. Despite my initial nervousness (driving on the left side ofthe road was new to me), our guide ensured that everyone in the group had a smooth experience.Although Tokyo temporarily suspended this activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, I believe it isnow back up and running. I highly recommend it as a must-do experience. If you plan toparticipate, remember to obtain your international driver’s license before entering the country. Youcannot obtain one directly in Tokyo; I obtained mine through AAA for $20.Joseph Philli ps Administrative Support Coordinator College of the Arts - Dean’s OfficeAja J. Mack, M.S. Program Coordinator Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship 11Want to learn more about study abroad?Whether you are a faculty, staff, club advisor, parent, or student, we have presentations andworkshops for everyone to learn about CSULB Study Abroad programs. We can do presentationsat staff/faculty meetings, online and remote classrooms, or come to an on-campus club meeting. We can meet with CSULB teams to assist with professional development to help teach individualsabout study abroad programs and how they and their unit can assist CSULB students withquestions.If you are interested, please use the QR code to fill out a request form.

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I was awarded a sabbatical in 2018 to work with schoollibrarian educators at the University of Borås in Sweden.This university, which is located about an hour east ofGothenburg, offers the most extensive school librarianpreparation in the country. I wanted to explore the schoollibrarianship situation in Sweden firsthand. The objective of my study was to analyze Swedish schoollibraries and Swedish school librarian academic preparationin situ. The University of Borås faculty was overhauling theircurriculum so I worked with them, with special attention topreparing school librarians and strengthening their medialiteracy efforts. To that end, I visited school libraries andregional media centers, guest lectured for three courses,conducted a research seminar on fake news, presentedabout school librarian preparation and media education at aregional library conference, and presented a workshop onactively engaging students, especially in online learningenvironments. I also wrote a report of my findings andrecommendations for the faculty and presented my work atinternational library conferences. Major findings, especially in terms of information and digitalliteracy, included A strong emphasis on källkritik: source evaluation A lively discussion about disinformation, larger than fakenews Attention to online algorithms and their impact onsearching and filter bubbles Awareness and concern about GDPR (General DataProtection Regulation) Lack of collaboration with classroom teachers, thuslimiting the librarian’s role in teaching information anddigital literacy. Need for more school librarians and their preparation. The sabbatical provided a rich case study to investigatehow changes in Sweden’s school libraries may take place.The concrete examples showed how legislation can identifyneeds and provide goals, but that to attain those goals,institutions, and groups need to provide the supportingstructures and content through incentivized commitment.As a Spanish major, I knew I had to study abroad given my career goals as aprofessor. Otherwise, how could I legitimately and authentically convincemy students of the importance and value of studying abroad? As a student-athlete, making it happen wasn’t easy. And while I was not in a position atthat time to negotiate or advocate for myself (as a first-generationstudent), I at least knew that my competitiveness as a job candidatedepended on seizing that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as fear gave wayto excitement. Thirty years later, not a day goes by that I don’t reflect onmy semester in Mexico City and am thankful I don’t have to think aboutwhere I would be today without that experience.Bonnie Gasior, Ph.D.Spanish DepartmentDr. Lesley S. J. Farmer Professor of Library Media12

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