2021 Spring

Franz Gilbert: Post 2

Franz GilbertAmerican UniversityWashington, D.C. , USASpring 20213/04/2021 Work and ClassesThe internship I landed has turned out to be an amazing learning experience. The consulting firm works on Regulatory Reform around the world. They work closely with the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, The United Nations, and many other Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s). My work involves looking at Tenders (essentially requests for consulting) and determining if the consulting firm should bid. I have looked at everything ranging from the implementation of 5G regulations in Ireland, Electric Car incentive programs in Vietnam, to Solar Power programs in Brazil. The work is three […]

Notes from the Director

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 […]

2021 Spring, Semester

Franz Gilbert: Post 1

Franz GilbertAmerican UniversityWashington, D.C. , USASpring 20211/22/2021 I arrived in Washington, DC on Tuesday January 12th. Since then, I have moved into my apartment, met my three roommates, and sat through many hours of orientation meetings before the weekend. The number one take away I have gotten from my short time in DC is that this city is in unprecedented times. I have talked to several natives of the city and even they are in awe over the almost Martial Law-like qualities of this city. My apartment building got new doormen last night. Their uniform is not what you would […]

2021 Spring

Studying Away in 2021

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!!!

Notes from the Director

January 2021

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: […]

Notes from the Director

November 2020

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 […]

Notes from the Director

October 2020

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 […]

Notes from the Director

August 2020

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 […]

Notes from the Director

July 2020

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 […]

2019 Fall, Academic Year

Thomas Salamon: Post 4

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 […]