<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/academics/articles/patch-studyabroad-jackiealba.html" dsn="news"><pubDate>12/02/2019</pubDate><title>Four Weeks That Reframed Her Future</title><author>Dr. Barbara R. Dickerson, Guest Columnist</author><image><img src="/academics/articles/images/patch-studyabroad-jackiealba.jpg" alt="citrus college student and staff member hold japanese and u.s. flags and a daruma owl doll on campus"/></image><caption>John Morris, study abroad coordinator (left), and student Jackie Alba (right) showcase symbols of Japan and the United States in recognition of Alba's study abroad experience.</caption><thumbnail/><display/><description>Studying in Japan gave Jackie Alba more than college credit; the experience renewed her interest in learning, improved her grades and helped her move from uncertainty toward a focused academic path in biology and laboratory work.</description><tags><tag>academics</tag><tag>departments</tag><tag>divisions</tag></tags></item>