For 30 years, Carla Millar was a constant presence in the College of Arts and Humanities dean’s office at Fresno State, where one of her duties was coordinating the London semester and the London winter intersession program. Now retired, she continues supporting students.
In 1990, Dr. Jerry Bryan, professor of international marketing, took his video camera with him and followed the students during the London Semester. Two decades later, London semester alumnus Eric Maul found the VHS tape and recalls his experience.
In February, dozens of London program students, alumni and faculty met at the Elbow Room in Fresno to meet old friends and reminisce about their experiences. Here are some of those memories.
While most students were off for their winter break, 40 Fresno State students traveled to England for the Arts and Humanities “Study Abroad Experience: London Life & Lore.” Here are some photos from their experience.
“I think the effect on students is long-lasting. How can they not be inspired and stimulated by exposure to great architecture, art, music, theater and the rich variety of one of the great cities of the world?”
Study Abroad to London has been a College of Arts and Humanities tradition for 34 years. Dana Rethwisch, along with 74 other students and five faculty members, took part in the first-ever London Semester in the spring of 1984.