OPENING A WORLD Olivia Mayes ’26 (Elementary Education) had never been out of the country before. Like many students, the idea of traveling to a faraway place, to say nothing of taking classes there, seemed like something other people did, not her. But that all changed thanks to a new partnership in the School we live in a global society. In order to have an understanding of multiple perspectives and have the depth of knowledge to bring into a classroom, you must have global experiences.” Turner said the partnership with
opportunity,” said Reddick. “I want to be the most capable teacher that I can be,” added Mayes. “I want as many different perspectives as I can have and another country’s perspective is one of those.” Those words are music to the ears of Dr. Libby Turner, director of the University of Indianapolis’s School of Education undergraduate studies. Turner feels it is vital for aspiring teachers to have immersive experiences in other cultures. She believes the true impact will be felt by future generations of their students whose young minds are opened to new possibilities around the globe. “As a teacher, these are experiences you can bring into a classroom to help students be engaged and excited about learning and finding real-life connections to lessons,” said Turner. “The reality is that
Maynooth is ideal for UIndy students in many ways. There’s no language barrier. The curriculum matches well enough so that students like Mayes and Reddick can continue to take all education classes, meaning no delays to their anticipated graduation date and no credit transfer required. They even get to teach inside of a classroom as well. But perhaps the biggest benefit of being an embedded program is financial. All scholarships and other benefits provided by the University and other generous donors are included as if they never left campus, meaning the out-of-pocket cost is
of Education that is making it easier for future teachers to be immersed in another culture and better develop a global mindset. Mayes and Lola Reddick ’26 (Elementary Education) were the first Greyhounds to take advantage of a semester-long embedded study abroad program with Maynooth University in Ireland during the fall 2024 semester. Located about 15 miles outside Dublin, Maynooth is Ireland’s second oldest university and traces its origins back to 1795. “It seemed like a once-in-a-lifetime
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