He was able to teach the students much about archaeology at the site. When the students were in Athens, the deaf school in that city was having a celebration and the Gallaudet students joined in the festivities. When the Greek students saw the Gallaudet entourage on the school grounds, it was like one big family getting together, according to Sutherland, and the two groups quickly developed the ability to communicate. The study abroad program is like going on a vacation where you earn college credit. Students apply what they have learned in the classroom to what they see and learn while in a foreign land.
Any student can participate in the program.
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