International Honors Neighbors

Authors

Mimi Killinger, University of MaineFollow
Abigail Arnold, University of Maine
Abby Bouchard, University of Maine
Katharine Poulin, University of Maine
Gabriella Shetreet, University of Maine
Kailee Soucia, University of Maine

Date of this Version

2024

Document Type

Article

Citation

Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council (2024) 25(1): 41–46

Abstract

cohort of five students and one faculty member share ways in which their Bulgarian study abroad experience (2024) built upon an existing international partnership and, in so doing, aligned with the tenets of, and goals for, “neighborhoods” as described by Dr. Ada Long (1945–2024). The authors describe lessons learned through the unique pedagogy and practices of NCHC’s City as Text^®, suggesting that honors may be especially well suited for neighborly international exchange. The authors describe their study abroad experiences as being effective in developing a sense of global citizenship across cultural divides and cultivating an actual sense of knowing international neighbors.