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What drives student interest in study abroad in 2024?

University Business

Today’s college students are more interested than ever in study abroad, itching to travel after spending much of their formative high school years in a pandemic. Considering the deep interest in study abroad, cost remains the primary barrier. When do students become interested in study abroad?

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Going Global at Hope

Hope College Network

The week held a number of events to provide information about other cultures and the opportunity to engage therein – everything from an International Food Fair to a photo contest from time abroad. Liberal arts classes, multicultural worship in chapel, immersion trips, and opportunities like study abroad make this possible.

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Now Available: January Term 2025 Study Abroad Programs! 

AIFS Abroad

Did you know that you can study abroad during winter break ? Here’s all you need to know about AIFS Abroad’s January Term 2025 study abroad programs and why we recommend them: What is January Term? What program options are available for January Term 2025 with AIFS Abroad?

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Required to Study Abroad

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At Goucher College, every single student pursuing a degree is expected to study abroad for at least some amount of time. Goucher College Though Goucher’s study abroad requirement was implemented in 2006, the motivations behind it can be traced back to the school’s founder, the Rev. The classes were in French.

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How empowering first-generation students with success coaches builds equity

University Business

Success coaches serve as academic compasses, guiding first-generation students toward their highest potential by introducing them to the wide range of available resources, including financial assistance, access to technology, opportunities to study abroad or virtually and mental health support.

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Should I Take a Gap Year?

Great College Advice

William Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Harvard College weighs in favor of taking time off between high school and the first year of college to pursue a special project or activity, work, or spend time in another meaningful way. Many actually encourage gap years, including the Ivy League.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions.