Dr. Daniella WiddowsDirector of Global Education and Study AbroadAugust 22, 2022 Welcome, everyone, to the 2022-23 year — and a special welcome back to our 2021-22 abroaders!  Last year we had dozens of students study abroad, 6 during the academic year and the rest on summer programs.  Our top-attended location was the United Kingdom, with Germany and Spain following.  In addition, students studied in Argentina, France, Greece, and Latvia.  Be sure to read the blog posts linked above to get a sense of their adventures. We have a busy events schedule this fall.  Mark your calendars now for the following:

Dr. Daniella WiddowsDirector of Global Education and Study Abroad9/6/21 Happy Fall, everyone!  A warm welcome back to our students who attended Global Ed programs in England, Greece, Italy, and Spain this spring and summer — and a hearty bon voyage to our students attending fall programs in Spain and England. UPCOMING DEADLINESSept 15: Spring Global Ed apps due (LINK)Sept 15: Spring H-SC Funding apps due (LINK)Sept 15 (noon): Spring Fund for Education Abroad apps due (LINK) UPCOMING GLOBAL ED PUBLIC EVENTSSept 7: (11:00-2:00 Settle Hall) “Kick Start Your Summer”Sept 9: (11:30-12:20 Brown 203) “National Scholarships for Study Abroad Info Session”Sept 16: 5:00 (online) […]

Dr. Daniella WiddowsDirector of Global Education and Study AbroadJune 15, 2021 The summer is here in full swing and many are eager to travel now that some restrictions are being lightened.  Indeed, we have four students studying abroad this summer in Greece, Italy, and Spain.  Be sure to check out the blog posts (link above) from two of them: Taylor McGee (now in Spain) and Zac Richman (heading to Italy in July). A big welcome to our new, incoming students this fall!  I look forward to meeting you this week and next during summer orientation.  Do stop by during the […]

Dr. Daniella WiddowsDirector of Global Education and Study AbroadApril 14, 2021 Spring has arrived in all its glory and summer will be here before we know it! Our summer and fall study abroaders are busy preparing for their time away and we are also looking forward to welcoming back our two students who have been studying in London and D.C. this semester. APRIL UPDATES4/17/21  2 PM:  Argentina Info Session and Brisket Tasting — Join Global Ed and H-SC’s Pitmaster’s Club for an informative (and delicious!) session. MAY DEADLINE5/1/21 midnight: Gilman-McCain Scholarship applications are due for programs this summer, fall 2021 […]

Dr. Daniella Widdows Director of Global Education and Study Abroad February 24, 2021 I am delighted to announce that Dr. and Mrs. Schug have doubled their scholarship funds for students studying abroad between August 2021 and August 2022!  Interested students are encouraged to apply.  (See here for a list of previous awardees.) Spring 2021 Updates We have two students blogging for us this semester: Franz Gilbert (Washington Semester Program in D.C.) and Raymond Leblanc (London School of Economics and Political Science).  Check out the Global Tigers blog for their monthly updates. Summer 2021 Updates The Virginia Program at Oxford and H-SC’s […]

Dr. Daniella Widdows Director of Global Education and Study Abroad January 11, 2021 Welcome to 2021!  It’s a brand new year, and here in the Global Ed office we are looking forward to a return to student travel.  It will take some time before everything rebounds fully, but once the vaccines are more available, I’m confident we’ll see even more students requesting appointments or stopping by he Global Ed office (now in Blake A!) to discuss program options. But first, a look back to December and the winners of our first ever photo contest! Our thanks to all who participated: […]

Dr. Daniella WiddowsDirector of Global Education and Study AbroadNovember 2, 2020 It’s a busy week here with term projects and finals — and then only a few weeks remain before winter break!  So, this post is short and to the point. November and December Events Nov 4: Covid Chronicles Photo Contest submission deadline Nov 10: Germany May Term Abroad 2021 info session @ 1 PM Zoom Link Nov 16-22: Covid Chronicles Photo Contest voting (<– link has voting form and images; library lobby kiosk also has slideshow and QR code to voting form) Nov 17: Spain May Term Abroad 2021 […]

Dr. Daniella WiddowsDirector of Global Education and Study AbroadOctober 16, 2020 Well, September was a busy month and so, here it is October! Fall weather has really begun to set in and the campus is beautiful. While the days are still pleasant, keep an eye out for the Global Ed student workers running info tables outside the library. Zac, Maxwell, and Blake are ready to answer your questions about Global Ed programs. A reminder that the Critical Language Scholarship applications are due soon and now is the time to start on your Boren scholarship applications. Best wishes for all our […]