Chair Joseph shares time-zone anecdote and asks how to expand programs
Chair Joseph thanks the witnesses and recalls adjusting to an eight-hour time difference during her own study abroad. She says the committee wants to know what works, how to expand study abroad, and how the Council can support that work.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you for that.
I remember when I was studying abroad, I couldn't get the time right.
It was an eight-hour difference.
I used to call my mom when it was nighttime and it was day for me.
And she's like, we're sleeping.
Is everything okay?
And I was like, no, I'm fine.
And it was the time difference I had to adapt really quick.
So thank you for that.
We know it works based on your testimony.
How can we make it better?
How can we expand?
How can I support that work?
Because I know it works.
So that's why you guys are here today.
This is like a...
Let's look at what's working.
How can we work in partnership to expand more of our young people getting to do?
I know high school students are now going abroad because my son was offered an opportunity to study in Spain, which is amazing.
So we can connect the bridge when they get to CUNY.
So that's why we're here today.