University of Evansville Student Rebekah Calahan of Belton Studies Abroad in France

2013 Sep 3

University of Evansville student Rebekah Calahan, a resident of Belton, TX, will spend the Fall 2013 semester studying abroad in Paris, France. Calahan, who is majoring in French and International Studies at UE, will study abroad through a program run by Central College Abroad. Calahan received a $1,000 Vance Scholarship from Central College Abroad to support her studies in France.

"At the University of Evansville, we're committed to providing students such as Rebekah Calahan with transformational educational experiences abroad," said Earl Kirk, UE director of study abroad. "By spending a semester in France, Rebekah will gain cultural awareness, unforgettable memories, and a truly global education."

The University of Evansville is a national leader in study abroad. In the 2012 Open Doors report, the Institute of International Education ranked UE 12th in the nation for study abroad participation among master's-granting universities. More than half of UE students study abroad during their college careers, and Calahan is one of 97 UE students abroad in nine countries for the Fall 2013 semester.

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.