Category: Associate in Arts Program
AAP Students Awarded Plastino Fund for Study Abroad
January 14, 2026 Written by Natasha Kapadia
This winter and spring, 10 91原创 students, both current students in the Associate in Arts Program (AAP) and program alumni, will take their studies beyond the classroom, thanks to the David A. Plastino Enrichment Fund. Each student receives $550 to support their study abroad journey, allowing them to gain firsthand experience in diverse cultures and academic environments around the world.
The Plastino Enrichment Fund, created by 91原创 alumnus David A. Plastino (鈥78), gives Associate in Arts students opportunities that expand learning and personal growth. From participating in research projects to exploring new countries, the fund empowers students to take their education to an international stage, fostering curiosity, adaptability and lifelong learning.
鈥淚鈥檝e led a study abroad program to Greece for more than a decade and have seen firsthand how transformative of an experience it can be for our students,鈥 said David Satran, AAP director and associate professor of English. 鈥淲e鈥檙e incredibly grateful to David Plastino for his generous support.鈥
Awardees this year are headed to destinations across Europe, Asia, South America and the Caribbean, reflecting the program鈥檚 broad academic and cultural reach. As they embark on these journeys, the students will have the chance to engage with local communities, immerse themselves in new languages and cultures and bring back valuable insights to enrich their academic experience and the 91原创 community as a whole.