With an increased focus on on global education in recent years, it is no surprised that colleges and universities throughout the United States are expanding overseas. Some schools like Cornell and New York University have opened up satellite campuses in multiple cities overseas, but other schools are going in different directions. Read more →
There are always new and exciting things happening in the world of study abroad! Here are some quick highlights:
Interested in being green while studying abroad? IES Study Abroad recently announced new programs they will be hosting which are part of a “go green” initiative for study abroad. Starting in the Fall of 2010 students will have the opportunity to take part in the “Freiburg Environmental Studies Program”. Here, they will take classes in environmental studies and sustainability. Along with the Frieburg program, IES will also be offering environmental studies classes on some of their sites throughout the world. Read more about IES’ environmental initiatives here. Read more →
Guest Blogger: Angela Arnold
Most people study abroad during their college or their high school years. I decided to do things differently and study abroad as a full time teacher and graduate student.
You see, I studied French in high school and came to love the language and culture. During my college years, I had a single-minded quest to graduate as quickly as possible and start living my life. Study abroad never entered the picture. Read more →
Guest Blogger: Martha Staid
Whether you’re planning to study abroad or just want to travel somewhere cheap and off-the-beaten-path, Central America is a great destination. Here are five top places to visit, and things to do there. All of these towns are easily walkable and have Spanish language schools, if you want to brush up on your español or start from scratch. Read more →
Just like many other institutions, the world of higher education is not immune to the negative impact of the financial crisis. The Forum on Education Abroad recently released a report that shows fewer students may be studying abroad. 165 American schools, program providers, and international universities participated in the survey. Of them, 66% noticed a marked negative impact in their programs as a result of the economy. Read more →
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