Last January, Anne Ferguson ‘19 immersed herself in a religion course for three hours each day. And what she learned outside the classroom was just as meaningful.
“My days were filled with all the extra events during non-class hours,” said Ferguson, a history major, who participated in a number of innovative events during the month, including learning to make kombucha tea.
“I learned just as much from the extra events as I did from class. I met a lot of friends — you’re with the same people for several hours a day, so you talk a lot,” she added.
For the second year, all first-year students will take a January Term course as a graduation requirement. The four-week period of concentrated study allows students to engage in a single class while exploring innovative programming that is academic, experiential and recreational. Through a series of events — inspirational speakers, cooking classes, service projects, sporting events and more — students can explore their identity, understand career processes, engage in the community and build connections.
In addition to on-campus courses, January Term includes off-campus study programs. This year, students can study in 10 locations around the world in faculty-led study abroad classes.
Learn more about January Term programming.
