Her-Story Abroad

Each One, Teach One: Lessons Learned from the Journey to South Africa During my time at Bennett, I was afforded many opportunities. One was traveling abroad to South Africa with some of my Bennett sisters and our college president, Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins back in 2017. I was able to go on this international excursion by applying for the leadership program which included an all-expenses paid trip to learn about the cultures of South Africa. The College had received the Melon Grant to provide students with international travel experience and leadership development. The application was competitive, but I’m so glad …

Jasmine Faison ’10, who is an admissions counselor at Bennett College, where she and other Belles studied abroad in London. Learn more about her experience. How did you like studying abroad in London? I loved it! London was the perfect place for me. I always think of London as the New York City of Europe. The weather was good. We lived right down the street from one of the major public transportation stops, and there were a TON of fun events and activities going on in the NYU program and in the city. London is a huge melting pot, so …

Jasmine Jones ’21 is an Interdisciplinary Studies major who visited Europe to further her studies. We asked her seven questions about her experience and more.

When I enrolled at Bennett College in 2010, I had no idea I would study abroad. I always had a love for foreign languages and traveling, but I did not know I could incorporate travel into my collegiate experience. As I was meeting some of my new sisters, I became intrigued about their journeys in Africa, Europe and Latin America! It was not until I heard Dr. Malveaux and the Director of Global Studies speak in ACES that I knew I wanted to travel abroad.  As an only child, my parents were nervous when I told them I could be …

Studying abroad in Rio de Janiero, Brazil was by far the best experience I have ever had. During Spring semester 2019, I studied Portuguese, psychology, social politics, and communications through the CIEE program. For me, it wasn’t only about traveling and enjoying the beautiful beaches and amenities Brazil had to offer, but also learning about different cultures and people. My biggest adventures came when I explored new places and tried new restaurants daily. While I was there, I was proud to work on a service project with the Saúde Criança organization to improve housing for a family in need, and …