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I’m going to just stay it. Studying abroad is beneficial for STEM students.That’s it.That’s the post.But if it’s SO BENEFICIAL to such a diverse collection of majors and practices, why do STEM students only make up 30% of the total study abroad population? That’s because there’s a lot of misconceptions on studying abroad as a STEM student.Common concerns like delaying graduation, having inflexible schedules, and losing lab and internship opportunities often stop STEM students for going after a study abroad experience, even if they really want one. But you SHOULD study abroad, especially as a STEM student. There are a…
Pursuing goals while working toward a degree and gaining rich cultural immersion experience isn’t impossible, although it does not have to be It may feel as if the world is too vast to find somewhere to start, let alone navigating a seemingly complex process to study abroad. Olivia Adams, senior at the University of Idaho and work-study employee for the International Programs Office (IPO), has some insight on taking first steps toward achieving academic, travel and career goals. Studying abroad is an experience unique and almost exclusive to college students, given that it may be the only time in…
Explore different countries. Experience new cultures. Enrich — and maybe even accelerate — your education. Every year, American college students do just that when they study abroad.The places they travel to span the globe — countries on every continent, even Antarctica — and are detailed annually in “Open Doors,” a report, issued by the Institute of International Education and the U.S. Department of State, that provides insight into international enrollment and study-abroad trends.To learn more about where students go and don’t go, The Chronicle analyzed Open Doors data on study-abroad destinations for more than 5.3 million American students from 2000-1…
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Northeastern chapter.For my first semester of college, I got an amazing opportunity to study abroad at John Cabot University in Rome, Italy. While I never in a million years thought I would be studying across the world for my very first semester, I knew I was going to make the most of it. Of course, that meant traveling as much as possible. Throughout the 16 weeks I was abroad, I traveled to six cities in Italy and six countries in Europe including France, Germany, The Netherlands, Switzerland and…
A recent analysis by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) found that the number of petitions by, or on behalf of, foreign-born workers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) increased following a pair of guidance clarifications the agency made in January 2022. One outlines how foreign-born STEM professionals can qualify for an employment-based visa category (the EB-2) on their own, without first securing a job offer. The other clarifies how STEM professionals can meet the eligibility criteria for the O-1A visa category for extraordinary ability. The shifts are part of ongoing efforts by the administration to…
It has been a whirlwind couple of weeks of travel for me and some of my friends from USC who are also studying abroad. I visited my friend Kaya, who is doing the USC Paris program. Then, she came to Edinburgh to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The next weekend I visited my friend Cat who is studying in Vienna with the Marshall School of Business. USC offers so many different places for its students to study abroad, and one of the perks of such a wide variety of offerings is the chance to crisscross Europe and see new places with…
Embarking on the path to establishing a business in a new country is no small feat. It requires not just a vision but a deep commitment to turning that vision into reality. Today, we share a more grounded yet equally inspiring story of an entrepreneur who achieved this through the E-2 visa route, focusing on the HVAC industry in Florida. Starting with a Solid Foundation Our entrepreneur’s story begins with the formation of an LLC in Florida aimed at addressing the ever-present need for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services. This business was not just about installations and repairs; it…
Sanjoli Bannerjee believes in walking the talk when it comes to raising awareness about the issues that are closer to her heart. This 24-year-old student of the University of Wollongong (UoW), Australia, has been accompanying her parents to protests for social causes since she was five. Born and brought up in Haryana, currently, Sanjoli is pursuing Master of Social Work (MSW) at UoW to pursue roles in health and community services in India and abroad. “While I was pursuing graduation, I realised that raising awareness about the issues affecting society is not just an interest or a hobby, and I…
The winners of the 2024 Study Abroad Photo Contest have been announced by the Office of Study Abroad at Rice University. Each year, the contest is held in March to showcase photos taken by students that portray the transformative experience students can gain through study abroad opportunities at Rice. A total of 11 winners, two per category and one “Best in Show,” were announced. All winning photographs are now displayed at the Ley Student Center on the windows across from Rice Coffeehouse until graduation. The winners are: #RiceOwlsAbroad – First place Student name: Mo Luna College: Duncan Expected graduation year:…
Arts & Culture Eight College of Visual and Performing Arts students who are studying abroad at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Syracuse University Program in Florence will have the unique opportunity to work with Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems H’17 and attend an international arts conference in Venice in April. Weems, an internationally renowned artist, will travel to Florence to deliver a public lecture, “Resistance as an Act of Love,” April 17. While there, she will review the work of students in the studio arts program. Carrie Mae Weems (Photo by Jerry Klineberg) The students will also attend the…