Global Ed is looking forward to hearing from two Tigers as they study away from the Hill this semester. Franz Gilbert ’23 American University in Washington D.C. Raymond LeBlanc ’22 London School of Economics & Political Science Stay tuned!!!
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 […]
Dr. Daniella Widdows Director of Global Education and Study Abroad August 31, 2020 It’s been great seeing so many familiar, albeit partial, faces and meeting new students these past couple of weeks! Office traffic in our new location at Blake A so far is very similar to last year’s, which given the new building and the global pandemic is wonderful. Please don’t hesitate to mask up and stop by! My office has room for social distancing and enough equipment to meet and do the advising process safely. We are still building our fall events calendar, but here are […]
Dr. Daniella Widdows Director of Global Education and Study Abroad July 31, 2020 Returning to campus after completing a Global Ed program? Even though due to Covid-19 you have likely been home for several months now, returning to H-SC may be a strange adjustment. Campus is going to look and feel different this year, and not only because you have been studying off the hill. That said, here are some tips and resources returners often find helpful. Build on the new: Keep in touch with the friends and mentors you gained. Join LinkedIn groups that speak to your new connections […]
Thomas SalamonLondon School of Economics & Political ScienceLondon, EnglandFall 2019 I started writing this essay on the plane ride back from London. Here I sit, 2 months later, editing it and not knowing exactly where to take it. I remember sitting on the plane and watching the city disappear below me, thinking how I had just begun to hit my stride. The front entrance of my dorm was across a walking-only street from a converted industrial revolution era factory, with towering windowless brick walls. The Tate Modern, situated on the bank of the Thames river, provided a commanding view of central London. The Tate had an amazing […]
Will Driskill Semester at Sea Fall 2019 My Study Abroad Experience It is hard to believe that four short months ago I started my study abroad experience in Amsterdam and now I am about to end it in San Diego, California. Thinking back on the past few months, I am just starting to realize how much of an impact my study abroad program has had on me. It’s not just the unique countries I have been to and the amazing food I have tried, but also the friendships and connections I have made along the way. Having the opportunity to […]
Anthony Vinson UVA in Valencia Valencia Spain Spring 2020 The Beginning of The End It feels like yesterday when the alarm on my phone was ringing at 7 am to start my day. I had a nice routine of waking up and running to the gym a mile away to lift for an hour. Followed by a casual stroll home through the market to buy a ham and cheese sandwich for an afternoon snack before going to my usual neighborhood bar to eat a few eggs, potatoes, sausages, and drink a café con leche. I read the Wall Street Journal […]
Dr. Daniella WiddowsDirector of Global Education and Study AbroadJune 29, 2020 What a year this has been! While it was very sad that we had to recall students who were abroad this spring and cancelled summer programs, I remain impressed with how our Tigers demonstrated such resilience and good spirit after an abrupt and disappointing change. The final posts of our spring bloggers will be online soon and speak to how transformative studying abroad can be, even in unanticipated ways, and I encourage you to read them. Another great read is from this spring’s Record and its Student Spotlight section. […]