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Chair Joseph shares time-zone anecdote and asks how to expand programs

New York City Council · Sep 29, 2026 · starts 0:23:30 · 49 sec

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.

Rita C. Joseph

Thank you.

Rita C. Joseph

Thank you.

Rita C. Joseph

Thank you for that.

Rita C. Joseph

I remember when I was studying abroad, I couldn't get the time right.

Rita C. Joseph

It was an eight-hour difference.

Rita C. Joseph

I used to call my mom when it was nighttime and it was day for me.

Rita C. Joseph

And she's like, we're sleeping.

Rita C. Joseph

Is everything okay?

Rita C. Joseph

And I was like, no, I'm fine.

Rita C. Joseph

And it was the time difference I had to adapt really quick.

Rita C. Joseph

So thank you for that.

Rita C. Joseph

We know it works based on your testimony.

Rita C. Joseph

How can we make it better?

Rita C. Joseph

How can we expand?

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How can I support that work?

Rita C. Joseph

Because I know it works.

Rita C. Joseph

So that's why you guys are here today.

Rita C. Joseph

This is like a...

Rita C. Joseph

Let's look at what's working.

Rita C. Joseph

How can we work in partnership to expand more of our young people getting to do?

Rita C. Joseph

I know high school students are now going abroad because my son was offered an opportunity to study in Spain, which is amazing.

Rita C. Joseph

So we can connect the bridge when they get to CUNY.

Rita C. Joseph

So that's why we're here today.