Author: Global Ed
Silas Avis: Post 2
Silas AvisProvider: LSELondon, England2022/23 Year Abroad I never appreciated how different the intensity of sporting events is when you are here versus when you are in the US. I’ve been fortunate enough to attend several matches as well as an NFL game, all which felt extremely different than any sporting event that I have been to back home. I’ve been an Aston Villa fan for several years now despite them just barely avoiding relegation the past few years, but I would never call myself anything more than a casual fan at best. But at the start of the new year […]
August 2022
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:
Fall 2022
Stay tuned for posts this fall from: Elian Toapanta Sanchez: Korea University –Seoul, South Korea Jake Porter and Silas Avis: London School of Economics and Political Science — London, England
September 2021
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) […]
June 2021
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 […]
April 2021
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 […]
February 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 […]