by Patrick McCafferty ‘17
Beginning this year, the Global Outreach Program, a program started by Mr. Dan Arbeznik ’00 and Mr. Dan Bizga ’93, will give students the opportunity to travel and study abroad.
Under its aegis, a student will have the opportunity to travel to England, France, Italy, Ireland, and Russia on trips lasting from 10 to 25 days. As another part of the program, Saint Ignatius has received students from France, Spain, and Hungary who are traveling abroad.
In preparation for visiting the various countries and cities to which he goes, a student is taught many important tools that are vital for any traveler–from basic phrases to how to navigate using public transportation–in addition to the other important part of the program, learning about the history and culture of the country being visited.
An Ignatius student also can earn credits on the trips. For instance, if a student goes on a trip to Ireland, it can take the place of theology for a semester.
The Global Outreach Program currently has many things in the works. Right now, they have hopes of working with more Jesuit schools on the trips, sending small groups of Ignatius students to study in other countries, and playing sports such as soccer and rugby internationally.
For further information on future trips, students should contact Mr. Dan Arbeznik ’00 at [email protected] or Mr. Dan Bizga ’93 at [email protected].
