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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Tampa chapter.Deciding where to study abroad can be a very difficult decision. The easy option is to choose the same city that all your friends are going to. However, I challenge you not to do that and research other options first. When studying abroad, everyone has different objectives of what they desire to achieve when abroad. Therefore, you should choose a destination that is perfect for you and what you want to get out of the experience. I studied abroad in Spring 2024 alone in Seville, Spain. There…
Crossing Borders: Navigating Life After Study Abroad | Image:FreepikEmbarking on a journey to study abroad is more than just an academic pursuit; it’s a life-changing experience that alters perspectives, broadens horizons, and shapes individuals in profound ways. From the exhilarating moments of cultural immersion to the challenges of adaptation, studying abroad presents a transformative opportunity for personal and intellectual growth. However, the journey doesn’t end upon returning home. Coming back from abroad marks the beginning of a new chapter, where individuals must navigate the complexities of readjustment while integrating newfound insights and skills into their lives. In this interview, Mamata…
Editor’s Note – All articles featured in The Chomicle are creative, satirical and/or entirely fictional pieces. They are fully intended as such and should not be taken seriously as news. Kindness is a choice that everyone makes, and Duke students need to start using it toward Housing & Residence Life. HRL has by far the hardest job on campus. For example, it takes a lot to deny students housing after studying abroad for a semester. Not everyone can do that! Just listen to the words of Warr Kriminale, dean of student living experience who spearheaded the effort to put cockroaches…
EASTON – A Stonehill College student was seriously hurt in a bicycle crash while studying in Europe.Junior Lauren Rauseo was involved in a crash on March 17 in Spain, the college said. Rauseo is studying in Paris, France for the spring semester.Two online fundraisers have been formed to help pay for Rauseo’s transportation back to the United States. According to the organizers, Rauseo suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash and is in critical condition. According to the pages, which have combined to raise more than $200,000, Rauseo is in a medically induced coma and needs multiple surgeries. The goal is…
Embarking on a journey to study abroad is an exciting and transformative experience, but it can also be overwhelming for students. Most of the study abroad aspirants might ask the same questions as, how do you study abroad, and where do you even start? Well, studying abroad is truly life-changing, and you should do it if you can. But first things first about your path to study overseas– a lot of planning needs to go right from choosing the courses to ultimately reaching the destination and beyond. The Indian Student Mobility Report 2023-24 launched by University Living offers a 20-step…
In a welcome to conference attendees, Forum president & CEO, Melissa Torres reflected that the 2024 conference allows “the opportunity to commemorate and recognise the robust learning and strong connections that have been made over the past two decades”. “It’s also a chance to collaborate to set the direction for the next 20 years of the field of international education,” she said. To honour its commitment to access and sustainability, the Forum presented a hybrid conference, with sessions offered both in-person and online. With over 90 sessions combined, the event hosted more than any past Forum meeting. During both the…
In early March, I began my five-month-long study abroad experience in Leipzig, Germany. In the few weeks I’ve lived here, I’ve met other exchange students from countries all over the world. One thing I noticed while I was getting to know my fellow students was my lack of cell phone usage while spending time with them. According to the Pew Research Center, 55% of teenagers report spending time with friends via an online platform, whether that be online gaming or social media. For me, this number manifests itself differently. At home, I am guilty of sitting on my phone when…
From saving the coral reef and transforming food waste to learning about Catalan culture, Sun Devils spent time in Barcelona this March as part of Arizona State University’s Global Intensive Experience courses.During spring break, students who were part of an Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering EPICS program worked on a coral restoration project and a project to turn food waste into compost in Barcelona as part of a partnership with the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya.Nearby, another set of Sun Devils were participating in a study abroad program designed to immerse students in the education, politics, sports and identities that influence Catalan culture.Sustainable farming Working…
WILLIAMSBURG — Three students from University of the Cumberlands are getting the once-in-a-lifetime chance to travel the world this spring – and have it partially paid for!The following students from our area won a study abroad scholarship:—Rachel Medlin of Corbin —Kristen Fugate of LondonRachel Medlin (Elementary education major), Kristen Fugate (pre-medicine), and Piper McGuire (human services and world languages & cultures) are each receiving a $1,500 study abroad scholarship from Cumberlands to put toward their study abroad experiences. The funding was made possible by generous donors of the university.In 2023, Cumberlands gave study abroad scholarships to three different students, two…
Man in AirportPhoto courtesy: famu.edu Traveling abroad opens your perspective to another life, an entire ecosystem separated from the one we’re accustomed to. It allows you to firsthand take part in different foods, entertainment, scenery and so much more. Traveling abroad engages you with people of those cultures and prompts curiosity to ask the fleeting questions of “How were you raised?” “Do you experience such and such?” before you forget. As Black young adults, it is prevalent for us to explore the world around us. Every day we’re greeted with what’s going wrong around the world but how can we…