Myth #1: I will be required to pay more
tuition if I enroll in Discover the World.
No! Not only is tuition the same, but the Office of Financial Aid
has reserved exclusive funds especially to assist students who take
part in this unprecedented study abroad opportunity. Contact the
Office of Study Abroad for details.
Myth #2: I will have to postpone my
graduation date for one more semester if I participate in Discover
the World.
Not at all. Discover the World offers a range of courses, both
within the program – as listed in the brochure – and even online.
(See your Academic Advisor for options). Enrolled students do not
have to postpone their graduation date. Meet with your Academic
Advisor to develop the best class schedule while discovering the
World.
Myth #3: If I enroll in the program I will
forfeit student leadership opportunities, honors and residence hall
placement.
Absolutely not. If you serve a student leadership role – such as
Orientation Leader, Resident Assistant, etc. – you will retain your
position after completing the program. Resident Students are
guaranteed their housing placement. Students wishing to apply for
leadership roles and honors, i.e. President’s Society, will be
given the same consideration as if they were on campus for the
semester.
Myth #4: I cannot invite Non-St. John’s
students to enroll in Discover the World.
Not true. Matriculated undergraduates at other colleges and
universities are welcome to enroll. In fact, St. John’s students
will receive a 50% rebate on their airline ticket if they recruit a
non-St. John’s student who enrolls in the program
Myth #5: I will be required to stay
outside the three cities and share a room with more than one other
person in a facility similar to a traditional residence
hall.
No. Students will enjoy double room hotel occupancy in Paris and
Salamanca with daily cleaning and change of linens. In Rome they
will live in apartments with a fully equipped kitchen, daily
cleaning and weekly change of linen.
- Paris, France
Hotel Mercure La Defense - La Défense is a major Parisian business
district, located in a suburb west of and adjacent to the city. La
Défense is the most important transportation hub in western Paris.
The main station is located near the Arc De Triomphe. - Rome, Italy
Hotel Medaglie D'Oro - Residence Medaglie d’Oro is located in a
quiet residential area, well connected with public buses and within
walking distance of the Cipro-Musei Vaticani Metro stop Line A,
near to St. Peter’s Basilica and not far from Rome’s historic
center. - Salamanca, Spain
Hotel Ibis – This beautiful Four-Star hotel is close to Salamanca’s
romantic city center.
Myth #6: I will have to supply all my own
meals.
No. In Paris and Salamanca students will enjoy a free continental
breakfast every morning and dinner on class days (Sunday through
Thursday). Students are responsible for lunch and meals only on
non-class days (Friday through lunch on Sunday). In Rome students
will be provided with lunches on class days.
Myth #7: I will not have any time to
explore the three countries on my own.
Not at all. Since classes are only four days a week, you will have
three whole days each week to explore all three cities – and other
historic locations – on your own. You may choose to travel to other
countries during the Easter break.