Editor’s note: This article is a humor column.
On Monday, the University announced a bold new addendum to the 2030 Plan — the construction of a study abroad partnership, using Charlottesville’s very own Carter Mountain. A scenic hilltop famously known among students for the iconic “Sunset Series” events — as well as the backdrop for 87 percent of their Instagram content — the campus will offer a pilot summer abroad program called “U.Va. in Carter.”
The U.Va. in Carter program has been lauded by the University’s study abroad office to be an innovative solution to help students feel more at home while studying abroad. By choosing Carter Mountain — a location that students already love and are familiar with, at least on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. — program attendees will perform at their best and gain the most out of the experience, according to Study Abroad Office Director Bea Yond…