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Students need experience abroad more than ever

Published November 30, 2008, 6:39 pm, The News-Times

It sounds idyllic, the chance to live among locals in Spain, visit museums and study the art and architecture of the country.This is the third year that Western Connecticut State University in Danbury will offer students this opportunity. They spend a month at the beginning of the summer in Spain, take classes in art and the Spanish language and receive six credits.

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