Richmond Announces Student Exchange Program with The American University of Greece

22/04/2010

Richmond, The American International University of London and DEREE - The American University of Greece have agreed to a student exchange program and close cooperation on a number of projects. This agreement allows DEREE undergraduates to spend a semester studying at Richmond and for Richmond students to spend a semester at DEREE. Students will pay tuition to their home institutions and housing and fees to the receiving institution.

“This new study abroad program opens a whole new world to DEREE students,” explained Kathleen M. Cross, Chief Technology Officer and Dean of Studies Abroad at DEREE. “DEREE students will be able to affordably study for a semester in the wonderful city of London on Richmond’s historic campus. And, we are delighted to be partnering with Richmond and we welcome their students to our beautiful campus.”

Beyond the study abroad program, other departments within DEREE will work closely with Richmond faculty and staff. In April, the student government associations of both institutions will hold a joint retreat. Richmond administrators will be visiting DEREE to discuss linkages between undergraduate and graduate programs.

“I think our student leaders will benefit from meeting and working with the student leaders in London,” said John M. Baworowsky, vice president for enrollment & student services. “Both institutions have much in common. Our student leaders want to plan quality programming, they want to motivate their student bodies to be active, and they want to advocate for student issues. I think the joint retreat will be a great opportunity for both organizations to learn from each other.”

Richmond’s Vice-President Mark Kopenski was delighted with the agreement, which opens the way for further developments. “The American University in Greece and Richmond have “like” missions and as a result it is a “natural” for us to be working as partners to educate the next generation of world leaders.”

The new student exchange program will begin with the Fall 2010 semester.

To learn more about the partnership contact the admissions office at: Mark Kopenski

To learn more about DEDEE AUG see: American University Greece

More on Richmond's partnership programs: PARTNERSHIPS

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