Inspired by the opportunity to gain global experience, MLIS student Kijana Stringer enrolled in one of the newest course offerings at the SJSU information school – LIBR 298: Virtually Abroad.
“I want to pursue a career that involves working abroad,” said Stringer, who currently works as an event planner in Los Angeles while completing her MLIS degree.
When student Caitlin O’Neal moved from Ecuador to Korea, online learning got easier. “Korea has some of the fastest Internet in the world!” she said. Two years later, still living in Seoul, O’Neal often tackles coursework using mobile devices, on the go with just her iPhone in hand.
On the brink of graduating, student Indri Pasaribu took the advice of her academic advisor and enrolled in our school’s new LIBR 298 Virtually Abroad course, taught by Dr. Paul Christensen. She wanted to gain as much practical work experience as she could before initiating her post-degree job search. The two projects she took on during the semester gave her that and more.
