HON 200 in Israel
Scholarship Leadership Stewardship
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The Batten Honors College of Virginia Wesleyan inspires, engages, and prepares academically talented students to become impactful leaders, and environmental stewards in the global community. Through small classes, personalized instruction, and especially purposeful, faculty-student interaction, the Batten Honors College equips students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of an ethical and influential global citizen who understands the interdependence of society, culture, and the natural world.
Why the Batten Honors College?
- Financial Support
- Living/Learning Community
- Interdisciplinary Seminars
- Service Learning
- Advanced Experiential Learning
- Honors Capstone Course
Scholarship Competition
Application Deadlines
November 4-6, 2021
(Priority Deadline is October 8, 2021)
February 10-12, 2022
(Priority Deadline is January 14, 2022)
March 3-5, 2022
(Priority Deadline is February 4, 2022)
Study Away
Societies and Resources from Local Practices to Global Impact
This course examines the ways that societies adapt to and transform the natural environment. Journey from the ancient cities of Chichen Itza and Ek-Balam and explore the co-evolutionary process by which man transforms and is transformed by the natural environment.
BHC Student Spotlight
Jenna Whitener '21
English & History with a minor in Psychology
Clemmons, NC
Read Jenna's story More Batten Scholars
Batten Honors College Competition Spring 2020
