Racine student participates in a J-Term study tour to Paris

2016 Jan 28

Anna Ptacek of Racine participated in a J-Term study tour to Paris with Carthage College.

This study tour lead students to Paris for two weeks, where they studied Parisian life while touring the city. Students learned about French history as it explains the development of various places and monuments visited. They also learned about the main styles of architecture and principal schools of art and were taught to observe and imitate appropriate public behavior. This allowed them to make observations on the French daily way of life including greetings, food and table manners, shopping, family behavior, and friendship.

J-Term is a special month-long period of study in which Carthage students explore subjects outside their majors or minors, discover new interests, and test their creativity through classes held both on campus and around the world. It's a month to experiment, create and dream. Carthage is ranked No. 4 in the nation among baccalaureate institutions for student participation in short-term study abroad.