By Dr. Tom Kelley, Resident Director Ireland, and Dr. Hamish Thompson, Resident Director Scotland. University students have high expectations for the institutions they attend when it comes to sustainability: 87% want to see it actively promoted; while… More
In celebration of International Education Week, The College of Global Studies had the honor of partnering with the University of Kentucky Education Abroad Office, Gatton College of Business & Economics and the Graham Center for Career Management for the… More
Before applying for study abroad, every student needs to chat with their parents about the key elements involved – being home for holidays is often a great time to sit down. Together, you can figure out which program is best for you. Kelly Sheaffer, program… More
New Zealand—stunning, magnificent, awe-inspiring. There’s a reason why filmmakers choose this small yet utterly vast country as the backdrop for their movies. People from all over the world visit New Zealand for a range of reasons, mainly to participate… More
Many students study abroad to connect with their heritage language and culture. For this month’s Staff Voices post, Michelle Isel-Margolis, Assistant Director of Student Services, shares how study abroad brought her closer to her cultural heritage. I… More
by Niamh Sweeney, Marketing Communications Director The Annual CIEE Conference, in Brooklyn, NY, kicked off with the theme of: Opening Doors to increase Diversity in Study Abroad. There was so much substantive discussion on a variety of areas that it… More
The College of Global Studies organized the 3rd annual STEM Research Symposium with the University of Michigan’s Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. The purpose of this event was to… More
The Arcadia in London and London Internship summer programs have adopted new calendars that make summer study abroad more accessible for students balancing competing commitments. We've also adjusted the course credits so that students will have an opportunity… More
For this month’s Staff Voices post, Chanae Brown, a Program Manager for Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and Greece shares her perspective on navigating another culture as a student of color. My first time going abroad by myself, I left… More
Sometimes a student’s choice is, study abroad in the summer, or don’t study abroad at all. This could be for many different reasons, from semester curricula matching issues or credit conflicts to cost and sports or activities commitments. Either way,… More