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Members of an Arkansas Tech University study abroad trip to London during summer 2024 gathered for dinner on the final night of their stay in England. With one semester remaining in her undergraduate experience at Arkansas Tech University, Madison Mourot found the perfect complement to her formal, classroom education: a study abroad trip to London, England. “The study abroad experience inspired me in so many ways,” said Mourot, who is from Morrilton. “In a short time, this trip made me more culturally aware, competent and sensitive. While I was there, there were so many things that I wanted to further…

For our study abroad programs to be equally accessible for all students and to be able to provide financial aid, Elmhurst utilizes a Home School Tuition Model for study abroad. With this policy, tuition for a semester or year abroad will mirror a semester or year on campus: For long-term study abroad programs, students maintain full-time status at Elmhurst and pay tuition as if they were attending classes on campus. This allows students to retain their financial aid during their semester or year abroad. Please note that the Home School Tuition policy does not apply for summer study abroad programs. Generally, students…

From my short experience in Ballyvaughan, Ireland, outrageous events seldom occur. Besides the regular trad music session at the Burren Bar, the town sits quietly on County Clare’s Fertile Rock.Ballyvaughan made me slow down, see the intricacies of each plant around me and acknowledge the smallest forms of life. Ireland — especially the Burren — holds the environment in high regard: one can’t pick uncommon flowers or leave their trace. I like to believe I understood my connection with nature before my trip to Ireland, but my course exposed me to a new facet of my dynamic with the planet —…

I grew up with an interest in European culture, and therefore, I decided to pursue higher studies on this continent. I completed my class 12 in the Commerce stream at H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. Following this, I pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the same institution, affiliated with the Mumbai University. Alongside, I also studied actuarial science and took professional exams offered by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK. My decision to further my studies in Germany and later in France stemmed from a longstanding fascination with European education and culture. Alongside many of my…

Students from the six-week Honors Summer in London Program, offered by The Media School at IU Bloomington, are placed in internships with notable British media organizations each summer. Photo courtesy of James Shanahan Indiana University Bloomington is well-known for providing students with ample opportunities to study abroad, ranking second in the nation in 2023 for midterm study abroad programs and fourth for the total number of students who studied abroad. Among the study abroad opportunities is the six-week Honors Summer in London Program. Offered by The Media School at IU Bloomington, the program places students in internships with notable British…

Students considering studying in Russia can refer to the 2025 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings for guidance. Here are the top 10 universities in Russia for international students: 1. Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)Rank at 94 globally by QS World University Rankings 2025. Established in 1755, MSU is Russia’s oldest and most respected university. It is well recognised for its towering main building, which is the world’s highest educational facility. With approximately 47,000 students, including 4,000 foreign students, MSU provides a wide range of programmes in engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, economics, history, and philosophy. 2. Bauman Moscow…

A dozen University of Arkansas at Little Rock students embarked on a transformative study abroad experience to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to learn more about international business operations and management. Over the course of their visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina, from May 9-18, the 12 students from the School of Business engaged closely with local businesses, explored bustling ports, and participated in a series of enriching excursions across this vibrant economic and cultural hub. The students who went on the trip include Lakesha Cathy, Kuei-Ho Chen, Christine Cotton, Chloe Deaton, Emma Dorsey, Chad Files, Tariq Jones, John Major, Tara Mitchell, Angie…

Studying abroad offers a passport to limitless possibilities. It’s an enriching journey that can create a lasting impact on the way a person views the world and navigates life.  On June 29, 2024, The Travel Club, in partnership with World Traveller, Hedgren and JanSport, hosted the third installment of The Travel Guide Series at the Activity Center of the Ayala Malls Manila Bay. The theme of the event was Exploring the World Through Education.  The event offered valuable insights and helpful preparation tips from global education specialists, including IDP, British Council, and IELTS. Filipino international school alumni Richard Carvajal from…

Last summer, 15 University of Florida engineering students spent six weeks in Berlin eating currywurst and tackling pressing world problems.  Against a centuries-old backdrop laden with museums and schnitzel stands, the UF students set out to develop an easier pill bottle, mitigate coastal pollution, plan a micro-green grocer with sustainable products, straighten the posture of computer users and employ crowdsourcing to increase EV chargers in rural areas.  They developed solutions via innovation and entrepreneurship under the guidance of Professor Erik Sander, Ph.D., the executive director of UF’s Engineering Innovation Institute. This month, Sander took another group of UF students to…

A junior at the Open University of Japan loves American movies and culture, and dreams of finding a job in the United States.  The 22-year-old woman from Hiroshima Prefecture was working hard at a part-time job so she could enroll in a U.S. college in her third year at the university. However, the weak yen has made it unrealistic for her to study outside Japan, even with financial assistance from her parents. “I regret that my plan to study outside Japan is beyond my financial reach, although I knew it would be expensive from the beginning,” she said. “Taking courses…