A group of rail transportation engineering (RTE) students attended a field trip to the East Broad Top (EBT) Railroad and the Rockhill Trolley Museum (RTM) in Huntingdon County on Friday, Oct. 18.
The outing was capped with a 4.5-mile train excursion pulled by a Mikado steam locomotive, “No. 16,” built in 1916 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia.
Traveling abroad offers students a chance to grow academically, personally, and socially. Penn State Altoona’s Study Away programs allow students to experience new cultures, challenge preconceived notions, and develop leadership skills that will shape their future. These experiences — whether for a week or a semester — foster empathy and global understanding.
While the benefits are vast, many students face financial barriers to participating in these transformative programs. You can help make these opportunities more accessible by supporting our Study Away programs.
Traveling abroad offers students a chance to grow academically, personally, and socially. Penn State Altoona’s Study Away programs allow students to experience new cultures, challenge preconceived notions, and develop leadership skills that will shape their future. These experiences — whether for a week or a semester — foster empathy and global understanding.
While the benefits are vast, many students face financial barriers to participating in these transformative programs. You can help make these opportunities more accessible by supporting our Study Away programs.
