Junior Year Study Abroad
The late Mrs. Anne Springs Close desired for all Close Scholars to have a study abroad
experience. In January 2022, the Springsteen Foundation approved funding to support
the Junior Year Study Abroad Program in her honor.
Scholars may choose the duration of their trip, though a six-week summer program is
typical. Scholars may travel in the summer preceding their junior year, during their
junior year, or in the summer following their junior year.
Program Goals
- Gain a deeper understanding of other cultures and their environments
- Engage with differing perspectives and experiences while learning what it means to
be in community with others
- Demonstrate a global mindset and appreciation for cultural differences
Program Requirements
- Partake in educational and cultural experiences
- Participate in community service with a local non-governmental organization to gain
volunteer hours
- Reflect in a blog post highlighting an experience or learning opportunity from the
trip
