volsohard54
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I am a college student at a large public university. I wanted to do a missions-type international internship instead of a more traditional study abroad program. I was recently told I cannot do this for 3 reasons:
1. I would not be able to receive internship or study abroad credit because I am with a religiously-affiliated organization.
2. Most people on scholarship like I am get to use their scholarship money towards the study abroad instead of here at school. I won't be able to.
3. I will be missing a required Sophomore class. I was told early on this would not be a problem (I could take it as a Junior) but since it is a religious trip I cannot.
The internship program I am looking at is here: Internships | We Are Envision
If this decision holds, I will not be able to have this study abroad experience because it is Christian. I did not pursue this because I wanted to steal state money for my own religion, and I would not be opposed to a student of another religion receiving the same support, but maybe some people would. I would like to fight this because I really want to go on this trip but I want to see if there is any legal support first.
Opinions and views on both sides are appreciated, especially with legal/constitutional details and support.
1. I would not be able to receive internship or study abroad credit because I am with a religiously-affiliated organization.
2. Most people on scholarship like I am get to use their scholarship money towards the study abroad instead of here at school. I won't be able to.
3. I will be missing a required Sophomore class. I was told early on this would not be a problem (I could take it as a Junior) but since it is a religious trip I cannot.
The internship program I am looking at is here: Internships | We Are Envision
If this decision holds, I will not be able to have this study abroad experience because it is Christian. I did not pursue this because I wanted to steal state money for my own religion, and I would not be opposed to a student of another religion receiving the same support, but maybe some people would. I would like to fight this because I really want to go on this trip but I want to see if there is any legal support first.
Opinions and views on both sides are appreciated, especially with legal/constitutional details and support.