Elizabeth Roush of South Bend takes Lewis University travel study program to Italy

2015 Jun 12

Rome, Assisi, and Florence were destinations for the Lewis University Travel Study trip May 9-19. For more than a decade, the Italy travel study trip has been a cornerstone of Lewis University Study Abroad program. This year, the 20 students enrolled in either Theology Professor Dr. Dominic Colonna's Christian Faith and the Arts course or in History Professor Dr. Dennis H. Cremin's Culture and Civilization I or Ancient World course. South Bend resident Elizabeth Roush was one of the student participants.

"I thought the Italy Travel Study was an amazing adventure. It helped me understand the history of Italy, but also taught me about what the culture of Italy is like today. It is an experience that I think everyone at Lewis should have," Elizabeth Roush, an education student, said.

Students used a place-based learning approach at historic sites and museums that included the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, and Florence's Uffizi Gallery, which is the premier museum of Renaissance art.

This year's participants included students from several Lewis University colleges, including Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Education, and the School for Professional and Continuing Education.

The Study Abroad office provides students at Lewis University the unique chance to complement and enhance their academic careers with a variety of international academic opportunities. Programs run anywhere from a few weeks to an academic year and offer Lewis courses that can fit into general education, elective, minor, and/or major credits depending on the program. More information about study abroad experiences is available by contacting Chris Swanson, director of Study Abroad at 815-836-5993 or studyabroad@lewisu.edu.

Lewis University is a Catholic university in the Lasallian tradition offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,700 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected, and socially responsible graduates. The seventh largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.