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Jun. 11—Two Susquehanna University students have received scholarships enabling them to study abroad.Allison Talero and MacKenzi Salinas-Trejo were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, a competitive grant program that provides up to $5,000 for study-abroad or internship program costs.A biology — secondary education major from Bangor, Talero will study at Griffith University in Gold Coast, Australia.Salinas-Trejo, a luxury brand marketing and management major from York, will study in Italy.”I wanted to pursue the Gilman Award because I knew it would allow me to make the most out of my study-abroad experience,” said Talero, who plans a career as a…

Five Oakton College students and alumni have set out to Ghana for a study abroad adventure. With eager anticipation, the students bid farewell to their familiar surroundings on June 7, venturing for an immersive educational odyssey.  “I have been out of the country before, but I have never been to Africa,” said Emmanuel Rayford. “I think this experience will contribute to my personal growth. I cannot wait to immerse myself in the culture, learn more about the country, and meet new friends.” Left to right: Robert McRay, Michael Jackson, Professor Olabisi Adenekan, Carol Anglin, Emmanuel Rayford and Ashley Dabney said goodbye to…

Jonathan Valenzuela Mejia hardly spoke French. Yet, the first-generation college student — traveling alone for the first time — was able to secure a studio apartment in the 8th arrondissement district of Paris, just steps away from the Arc de Triomphe. It was a long way from UCLA, where the global studies and public affairs major would have been starting the fall quarter of his junior year. But the University of California Education Abroad Program put Valenzuela Mejia exactly where he needed to be to expand his worldview, discover a deeply personal cultural phenomenon and visualize the plight of his parents, who…

3 Eager to step into the footsteps of a college student who is experiencing life in Hungary? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad student Jolie, a Business and Psychology major from the University of Pittsburgh. She spent a spring semester studying abroad in the capital city of Budapest on our program at Corvinus University. Read on to learn more about her study abroad experience with AIFS Abroad and the impact of being an international student in Budapest. Choosing a Study Abroad Program Destination & Term Deciding when and where to study abroad can be a challenge for a lot of students (our…

For those who want to experience new places and cultures through study abroad but don’t have a whole semester to spare, a three-week Maymester proves a great option. This year, over 800 students in 38 programs studied across roughly 20 countries over the May term, UT Education Abroad said in an email. The Daily Texan gathered a collection of students’ favorite moments.    Wadi Rum, Jordan A bonfire crackles, a million stars adorn the sky and people dance the night away. The expanse of eroded canyons brings wisps of warmth as interpersonal communications senior Maheen Khan drinks in the peacefulness…

Considering studying abroad? Here’s what you need to know about applying for a UK student visa and the essential documents required for the process.To apply for the UK student visa, applicants need a current passport and the CAS provided by their university. Additionally, they may need to provide: Proof of financial support: Evidence of sufficient funds to cover living expenses and course fees.Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) Certificate: Mandatory for specific courses.Parental or Legal Guardian Consent: Required for applicants under 18, along with proof of the relationship.Tuberculosis Test Results: Mandatory for stays exceeding six months.Written Consent from financial sponsor: If…

Studying abroad is a life-changing opportunity for students to explore a new country while furthering their academic and professional careers. For one Cal State Fullerton student, Kyle McCaghren, Japan became the destination of choice after receiving a prestigious scholarship. McCaghren was awarded the Freeman Asia Scholarship, a study abroad scholarship offered by the Institute of International Education. He will be studying at Okayama University in Okayama, Japan, during the 2024-25 academic year. McCaghren, a communications major with a concentration in journalism, discovered his passion for Japanese culture about three years ago. “I do work as…

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  The person I am today is not the same person I was a year and a half ago. And I hate that I’m saying that, and fully believing in it. It’s just so cheesy! As I reflect on it, when I used to hear people say things about change, I was a bit of a nonbeliever. Change, to me, was like Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy. It’s like when you’re talking to a child about what Santa Claus brought them for Christmas. You believe that they believe in Santa Claus, but as for you, you know the truth.…

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