Study Away – Arizona: History, Journalism and English
Walking the Line: The Reality of Life on the Borderlands
The United States has more immigrants than any other country in the world. More than 40 million people living in the U.S. were born in another country, accounting for more than one-fifth of the world’s total migrant population. Additionally, according to the Pew Research Center, Mexico is the top origin country of the U.S. immigrant population. But why do they come, what are their journeys like and what happens when they arrive in the U.S.?
Rather than read headlines about what life is like at the U.S.-Mexico border, join us as we take a desert walk along the border and meet the people who live there and have traveled there. Hear their stories and deepen your understanding about borders, economies, migration, and social justice. Students will trek along the borderlands, meet migrants and community leaders, and explore a variety of immigration-related issues through hands-on workshops.
If you believe college research can be hands-on and fun, come to an information session about our faculty-led program to Tucson, Arizona in summer 2023.
Dr. Ashley Zampogna-Krug and Professor Debbie Mura will be offering History, English and Journalism courses as part of this trip.
We will stay at dormitory-style housing at Borderlinks in Tucson, Arizona, a nonprofit organization that has been educating groups about the border for more than 30 years. Participating students will decide before the trip if we will travel into Mexico to dine with a Mexican family in their home.
Each student will choose a course to focus on during the trip and will complete other course requirements in-person and online during the Summer I semester.
Course & Trip Dates
Course Dates: May 15 – June 25, 2023
Trip Dates: May 30 – June 6, 2023
Course(s) Offered:
HIST 137: Modern U.S. History
ENGL 122: Research and Writing
JOUR 101: Introduction to Journalism
JOUR 201: Newswriting
Participants must be enrolled in one of the courses
UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS:
Thursday, March 2, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., via Zoomhttps://brookdalecc.zoom.us/j/96032530174
Zoom link:Study Away Arizona Info Session
Rather than read headlines about what life is like at the U.S.-Mexico border, join us as we take a desert walk along the border and meet the people who live there and have traveled there. Hear their stories and deepen your understanding about borders, economies, migration, and social justice. Students will trek along the borderlands, meet migrants and community leaders, and explore a variety of immigration-related issues through hands-on workshops.
If you believe college research can be hands-on and fun, come to an information session about our faculty-led program to Tucson, Arizona in summer 2023.
Program Costs
$2,550 (estimate until airline tickets are purchased)
Costs include: airfare, lodging, meals, and experiential activities offered through Borderlinks
Costs do not include: Brookdale tuition and fees, personal expenses
Application and Payment Deadlines
Application & Deposit Deadline – March 9, 2023
Balance of Program Fee Due – April 1, 2023
To Apply
Complete the Study Away Application – Arizona
Submit the following forms to the International Education Center:
Upload Forms Securely To
https://mappingyourfuture.org/MappingXpress/BrookdaleINTL/; Enter the passcode INTL22799 or, bring them in person to the International Education Center MAC 114 – Lincroft campus.
To secure your spot, pay
$500 Non-Refundable Deposit
Check payable to Brookdale Community College (bring to MAC 114 – Lincroft Campus)
Call the International Center at 732-224-2799 to pay by credit card
For more International Education Center, studyabroad@brookdalecc.edu or call 732-224-2799
Faculty Leaders
Dr. Ashley Zampogna-Krug, azampogna-krug@brookdalecc.edu (History)
Prof. Debbie Mura, dmura@brookdalecc.edu (English & Journalism)