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Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ApplyBoard, the leading international student mobility platform, today announced the launch of Abbie, an industry-first AI advisor designed to revolutionize the study abroad experience. Leveraging Microsoft Azure’s OpenAI platform, the patent-pending product is powered by the latest GPT models to provide personalized, high-quality support to students, recruitment agents, and other stakeholders at every stage of the international education journey.As an all-in-one advisor, Abbie offers a wealth of knowledge and resources, including comprehensive information on global institutions, programs, and application processes. With its advanced natural language processing capabilities, Abbie can provide customized…

The Rotary Clubs of Shepherdstown and Charles Town have awarded a $5,000 scholarship to Kate Colbert of Shepherdstown, to cover most of the travel, insurance, and visa costs associated with her spending the next academic year in Denmark through Rotary’s International Youth Exchange Program.The funds came from the proceeds of Shepherdstown Rotary’s Beer & Food Fest as well as individual donors from both the Charles Town and Shepherdstown clubs. In honor of Kate’s late father, David Colbert, many individuals who were members of his Leadership Jefferson County class donated as well.The award was presented at the Shepherdstown club’s June 4…

After completing my Class 12 from New Era Public School, Mayapuri (Delhi), I pursued my bachelor’s degree in software engineering from the University of Greenwich, London, back in 2010-2013. Since I already had an experience with the study pattern at UK universities, life in the UK, places etc, it was pretty much easy for me to decide to pursue a master’s degree from the country. So, I started pursuing MSc Advanced Computing Science from University of East Anglia, UK. My course involves modules such as advanced programming, web development, applications programming, database manipulation etc, which give an immense amount of…

HPU sport management students toured the Olympic Hall in Athens, Greece, home of the AEK basketball club. HIGH POINT, N.C., June 19, 2024 – High Point University students who were enrolled in 18 classes explored 10 countries this summer on faculty-led Global Experience and “Maymester” programs. Short-term study abroad programs allow HPU students to travel internationally with their professors to learn about different countries through real-world experiences. Their European destinations this year included the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, Greece and Switzerland. Several other HPU classes also traveled to Asia and Australia this summer. “This year’s outstanding…

Capital High School senior Genoa Loertscher has studied the Japanese language since he was a freshman. “Instead of just taking the suggested two years of foreign language and then choosing an elective, I decided to take a Japanese credit course over the summer and continue my studies through Junior year,” he shares. Those years of study came in handy when he was chosen as one of just two American high school students to receive a full-ride scholarship for a four-month study abroad program in Okinawa, Japan. It was his brother, Pyrenees, who got Genoa into Japanese – he had taken…

Prestigious Scholarship Supports International Travel and the Development of Proficiency in Various Languages and Cultures, Enhancing Students’ Academic and Career Prospects   Baltimore—Two Morgan State University (MSU) students—Estelle Georges (sophomore) and Joyce Nagbe (sophomore)—have been selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Through the highly competitive program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State (DOS), both will receive funding to participate in international learning opportunities. Each will receive a $3,000 scholarship to study or intern abroad and complete a Follow-on Service Project. “Our two Gilman Scholarship awardees perfectly embody the array of opportunities this fund presents to…

Junior business management major Adia Hopkins studied in Florence, Italy, for the 2024 spring semester. Florentine Neighborhood Walks, Art and Community, Food, Drinks, City. Sounds like a perfect vacation. But instead, these are academic courses offered to students through Grand Canyon University’s study abroad, which gives students opportunities to go beyond the traditional four-years-on-one-campus educational experience. With study abroad, one of four branches in GCU’s Global Initiatives program, students travel internationally for a semester or summer break and take classes that count toward their degree program. For four months, Adia Hopkins immersed herself in Italian culture, cuisine and history while…

Wabash College is ranked 47th among the best national liberal arts colleges who offer great value for international students, according to Study Abroad Aide. Ranking liberal arts colleges according to performance, value, and affordability, Study Abroad Aide highlighted Wabash as one of the 50 most outstanding liberal arts colleges throughout the country that provides both high-quality and budget-friendly education for students around the world. “One of the things that sets Wabash apart from other schools is that we have a diverse group of international students, as we enroll international students from South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe,” said Amy Weir,…

Political science professor Allison Ellis, Ph.D., center, joins students in parliament during the recent study abroad trip to the UK. Pictured from left to right are Teffany Fernandez-Burke, Heather Fanning, Ellis, Ja’Niah Settles, and Charmane Orr. Four USC Upstate students recently traveled to the seats of government in the United Kingdom to get a firsthand look at how political systems operate in other countries. Professor Allison Ellis led the study abroad trip, which also included cultural stops. Ellis’ spring semester class provided the background for the trip. Students studied how culture affects political systems, and analyzed the structure of government…

After studying dentistry in Spain, Anmol Gill reveals her top tips for attending university abroad, and why it was such rewarding and enriching experience. Studying dentistry abroad, particularly in Spain, was a leap out of my comfort zone. But it turned out to be the best decision I’ve made. Despite being a homebody, the experience pushed me to grow personally and professionally in ways I never imagined possible. Instead of solely focusing on academics, I found myself immersed in a new culture, acquiring language skills and building a global network. The challenges of studying abroad forced me to adapt quickly, leading…