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“No matter which continent is chosen, the experience abroad can enrich a student's musical and cultural consciousness.” – Dr. Susan Pickett, Catharine Chism Professor of Music
“The value of spending time abroad can hardly be overstated, and I strongly encourage students to consider seizing the opportunity to do so; such experiences can be once-in-a-lifetime, and are certainly life-changing." – David Kim, Assistant Professor of Music
Off-Campus Studies can help Music students…
- Improve and acquire foreign language skills
- Gain awareness of the major discipline from a different scholarly tradition
- Develop primary research skills from field studies or work with primary sources
- Hear great music performed in wonderful venues in the cultural context in which they were produced
- Develop a global perspective
- Gain exposure to native musical traditions and instruments
How does a semester or year of OCS help students in Music prepare for graduate school or various career opportunities?
- It primarily helps students acquire foreign language skills, which are required for graduate work in music
- Heightens awareness of music’s role in different social and cultural contexts