Saint Joe’s Students to Study Abroad Through Rotary Exchange Program

BOALSBURG — Three students from Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Boalsburg will study abroad next school year through the Rotary Youth Exchange program, according to school counselor Jean Kozak,

Senior Mary Elliot will study in Belgium and complete a gap year between graduation from Saint Joe’s and beginning her college career.

Junior Meghan Caswell will study in Finland. She’s completed four years of study in Spanish and three years of study in Arabic, and plans to continue her language studies.

Junior Greta Miller will study in Denmark and is seeking opportunities to fulfill her passion for community service and world cultures.

Caswell expressed her excitement about immersing herself in a new language and culture.

“I would love to have a career in international affairs, so it’s important for me to gain a better understanding of how people live in other parts of the world,’ she said in a release. ‘I’m also excited to take part in Finland’s incredible education system.”

As a transfer student to Saint Joe’s, Caswell said she’s well-prepared for the experience.

“When I transferred to Saint Joe’s, I had to make friends and build relationships in a new environment. Also, at Saint Joe’s I’ve been encouraged to study new languages, and my teachers and classmates are very supportive of my desire to study abroad.”