Jacqueline Carlson of Mukwonago Studies Abroad in Costa Rica

2013 May 21

University of Evansville student Jacqueline Carlson, a resident of Mukwonago, WI, will study abroad this summer in San Jose, Costa Rica. Carlson, who is majoring in Art, will attend a program run by International Studies Abroad - Experiential Learning Abroad Programs (ISA-ELAP).

"At the University of Evansville, we're committed to providing students such as Jacqueline Carlson with life-transforming educational experiences abroad," said Earl Kirk, director of study abroad at the University of Evansville. "By studying in Costa Rica this summer, Jacqueline will gain a truly global education and the cultural awareness that is vital for success in today's marketplace."

The University of Evansville is recognized as a national leader in study abroad. In its 2012 Open Doors report, the Institute of International Education ranked UE 12th in the nation for study abroad participation among master's-granting institutions. More than half of UE graduates study abroad during their college careers.

The University of Evansville is a private, liberal arts-based university with a full-time undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,400. UE's diverse student body represents 42 states and 46 countries. U.S. News & World Report recognizes UE as a top 10 master's-granting university in the Midwest, and third in the region for "Great Schools, Great Prices." For more information, please visit http://www.evansville.edu.