STAFF REPORTS
BEREA, O.H. — Matthew Drozynski of Buffalo (14221) was among 27 Baldwin Wallace University students who spent the spring 2018 semester learning off campus through the BW Study Abroad Center’s Independent Study program. Drozynski, a graduate of Williamsville East High School majoring in economics and Spanish, traveled to Granada, Spain for an individualized immersion experience with International Studies Abroad (ISA). ISA students can enroll in courses at the Universidad de Granada, one of the oldest universities in Spain. While in Granada, students can experience the rich cultural history along with the vibrant modern presence.
The BW Study Abroad Center engages students through global exploration and off-campus study that enhances personal growth, educational enrichment and career development as part of the university’s liberal arts effort to cultivate contributing and compassionate citizens. Through faculty-led and independent study abroad opportunities, students can build strong communication skills, enhanced critical thinking and personal confidence from trekking the unknown.
Baldwin Wallace University, founded in 1845, was one of the first colleges to admit students without regard to race or gender. An independent, coeducational university of 4,000 students, BW offers coursework in the liberal arts tradition in more than 80 academic areas. Located in Berea, 12 miles from downtown Cleveland, BW offers students the cultural, educational and business advantages of a major metropolitan area.
