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Photo by Will Weaver (VCU Rowdy Rams featuring WillWeaverRVA Photography). Photo not for sale; contact me if interested in using.
RAMS Abroad- Ram is the VCU mascot. One of the objectives of our office is to add an international experience to VCU students' academic studies; therefore, RAMS Abroad is a perfect name because it represents a core goal of our office. We are interested in participating in the race and encouraging faculty members who lead programs abroad to create a similar activity. Students on short term faculty-led programs do not always have the opportunity to discover a foreign city or country on their own. While Stephanie was abroad, she lived with a host family for 3 months. In order to learn more about the local culture, she had to engage with her host family and ask questions in the local language. Living with a host family taught her to not be afraid to ask questions to locals. They know the area, customs, and culture. If you are to have a successful experience abroad, you must be open and willing to learn and ask questions