Kelsey Farmer Studying Abroad Through Alvernia University Program

2017 Jan 24

Kelsey Farmer of Mount Joy, Pa., is studying abroad in Dingle, Ireland this January. Farmer is majoring in Occupational Therapy at Alvernia University.

Studying abroad presents students with an opportunity to engage in new cultures, enroll in courses that provide a new understanding and leave the world in which they are familiar. As they are pushed beyond their imaginations, students understand their strengths and weaknesses and have a better sense of self. In addition, students experience new cultural and social perspectives as well as academic differences that aid them in developing goals for the future.

ALVERNIA is a fast growing Franciscan university, grounded in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions, that combines diverse academic opportunities with personal attention and an unmatched commitment to community service. Situated on a scenic 121-acre suburban campus in historic Berks County, Pa., the university supports a rigorous and caring learning community that is home to more than 3,000 students.