One of the special amenities of attending a GW sponsored program, particularly in England is the GW England Study Center. The two leading ladies of the program are Prof. Laurie Kaplan and Dr. Geeta Kulshrestha, both of whom have been with the program for several years.
Compared to other universities that provide no support system for their students abroad, the Study Center has been such a vital base for many of the GW students study abroad. It is one of the most generous programs as it funds many of our cultural activities, dinners, and performing arts events. Initially, we attended a London 101 session to learn about the safety, culture, and educational differences compared to the US. Gradually through the months we've had wonderful events such as: walking tour of London, afternoon tea at the National Portrait Gallery (overlooking Trafalger Square---gorgeous view!), Thanksgiving dinner, plays--Inherit the Wind with Kevin Spacey (brilliant actor), Turnadot, Waiting for Godot (LOVE LOVE Samuel Beckett), and so much more...
Without the Study Center I wouldn't have ever thought to do or see a lot of things I've experienced because everything that I attended, GW PAID for...how amazing is that? The directors are darling people and it's always great to see your GW friends and to reminisce about what could be happening on campus that day or week.
Sadly, Howard Zinn and J.D. Salinger, two great literary figures of our time passed away today. However, such authors gave voices to those who were in desperate need and forever preserved the teen angst we all experienced in words...Let their brilliance live on.
Serena
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