Bradley’s brightest are preparing to embark upon the newest perk of the honors program: spring break 2015 abroad in Vienna.
This new program privilege is set to offer two general education courses to honors students exclusively: Music Appreciation and European Writers.
Honors program director Kyle Dzapo said the goal is to provide more discussion-based classes and seminars that broaden the subject matter students study.
“I strongly believe that to spend time in the places where the greatest authors and musicians have lived and frequent the environs where they drew their inspiration will enhance each student’s education and engagement with the subject matter,” Dzapo said.
Along with the new study abroad option, nearly 400 students in the honors program are also offered special academic courses and seminars, events and the honors floor in Williams Hall.
Dzapo said the honors floor, the most recent addition to the program beyond studying abroad, has received positive feedback from students and parents alike.
“I’ve been thrilled with the tremendous response to the honors floor,” Dzapo said. “The floor is filled to capacity and, in fact, we had many, many students we couldn’t accommodate because of the overwhelming interest.”
Dzapo said most students in the honors program apply during their senior year of high school but may also apply upon arrival to Bradley.
“In general, the academic qualifications align with our Presidential Scholarships: a minimum of 28 on the ACT (1260 SAT) and a 3.75 high school GPA,” she said.
For more information on the Honors Program, visit Bradley.edu/Honors.
