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22 WKU students earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the October 2023 application cycle, more than all of Kentucky’s other colleges and universities combined.  (More: Complete list of October 2023 recipients in national competition) The Gilman Scholarship broadens the student population that studies or interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. The 22 WKU recipients in this application cycle earned scholarships totaling $77,500 with an average award amount of $3,500.  Of those who worked with the Office of Scholar Development, 52% of WKU applicants were named recipients. This selection rate is more than double the average national selection rate for the Gilman Scholarship over the past five years (24.4%).  Recipients of the award represent the diversity of…

Returning to work after a career break can be daunting. You might feel like your skills are rusty, and technology has changed your industry dramatically. Recognizing the feelings and challenges professionals face after a sabbatical, many companies have begun offering return-to-work programs, also known as returnships. These innovative programs acknowledge the unique challenges faced by returnees. Returnships offer a supportive environment to update skills, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with the professional world. If that sounds like the ideal boost for your career right now, we’ve gathered some more information for you. What Are Return-to-Work Programs (Returnships)? Return-to-work programs, or “returnships,”…

Student’s journey highlights benefits of Centre’s study abroad program Published 11:30 am Monday, January 8, 2024 Centre student Alli Barrows is headed to Germany thanks to the Gilman International Scholarship Program. Centre College photo NEWS RELEASE Centre College Alli Barrows didn’t plan on attending college — much less a college in her home state. But after one campus visit, the Paducah, native fell in love with Centre College. Now she’s headed even farther from home, bound for Erlangen, Germany thanks to the Gilman International Scholarship Program. “There are so many opportunities (at Centre) that I never thought were possible, like…

9 College is often the first time many students are out on their own, forging friendships with other students that can become almost like family. Because of this, it can be understandable that some are on the fence about doing a study abroad or international internship program alone or consider holding off applying until a friend is available to go with them.  Obviously the more the merrier, but we recommend that you study abroad when it’s convenient for you. Chances are you’ll forge new friendships that will last a lifetime once abroad!  Chase, an AIFS Abroad student in Barcelona, Spain,…

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND — The University of Richmond ranked first among baccalaureate colleges for undergraduate student participation in semester-long study abroad programs, according to the latest Open Doors Report. Richmond also ranked #2 for total number of undergraduate study abroad students. The Open Doors Report, an annual survey focused on international education opportunities, includes data from the U.S. Department of State, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and the Institute of International Education. “The University of Richmond has a proud tradition of top ranking in study abroad participation, and 70% of our students now graduate with international experience,” says Martha Merritt,…

Prospective international students are turning to social media to share their F-1 visa interview experiences with other users and ask for advice as demand for studying abroad  continues to rebound following the pandemic. Students Seek Immigration Advice On Social MediaThere is a growing  trend of students seeking immigration-related advice on social media.  A 2019 Pew Research Center survey of nearly 750 13- to 17-year-olds found that 45% are online almost constantly and 97% use a social media platform, such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or Quora.  Consider the following example: In a Facebook group named ‘US Visa Application’ with almost 2,00,000…

UW-Eau Claire is the top-ranked master’s level university in Wisconsin and Minnesota in the 2023 Open Doors Report, with 254 Blugolds studying abroad. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students’ participation in study abroad programs is among the highest in the nation for master’s-level colleges and universities, according to the 2023 Open Doors Report of the Institute of International Education. In the ranking based on 2021-22 study abroad statistics, 254 UW-Eau Claire students studied abroad, ranking the university 15th in the country among public and private master’s-level schools. UW-Eau Claire is the top-ranked master’s-level university in Wisconsin and Minnesota in the survey. UW-Eau Claire…

Students, faculty and staff from Texas A&M University spent two weeks exploring Antarctica. TAMU Antarctica   Texas A&M University’s first study abroad trip to Antarctica late in the fall semester included 36 students, faculty and staff from multiple disciplines who spent two weeks exploring Earth’s southernmost tip. The project was titled “Human Impacts On A Fragile Environment.” Staff from Education Abroad joined the students on the journey, along with four Texas A&M faculty members who prepared students for the trip with interdisciplinary courses on atmospheric sciences, oceanography, cruise tourism and educational psychology that were purposefully aligned and customized for the trip. Faculty leaders included…

It takes courage to study overseas. You’re a proverbial stranger – and everything is so different. At first, it can be disorienting. You’re always mentally translating a different language or adjusting your rhythms to the time difference. Even more, you keep up your guard, afraid of standing out, wary knowing you’re not fully-versed in the norms of your new home. And then there’s homesickness – missing the people you love and the places you find comfort. Emily Chew noticed that a lot after moving from Malaysia to the United Kingdom to earn her MBA at Alliance Manchester Business School. While…

Studying abroad is your chance to apply years spent learning a language — or working all the way up to level two on Duolingo — to real life. U.Va. has always been proud of its renowned study abroad programs. U.Va.’s International Studies Office crafts these programs to immerse students in some of the most diverse environments of their lives — surrounded by a group of like-minded U.Va. students at all times. ISO emphasizes that participants will meet people from all walks of life and have the opportunity to interact with them in another language, and that students will instead, of…