Occupational Therapy major Alyssa Eckstein '24 will be studying abroad in Viterbo, Italy during the spring of 2023. Bagnoregio, Province of Viterbo, Italy Ever since discovering that studying abroad was an option in college, I was always fascinated by the idea of immersing myself in a new culture and gaining a global mindset. I have... Continue Reading →
A College Student’s Guide to Travel Writing
Applied Mathematics and English Professional Writing major Ashley Conway '23 attended the Regional Writers of England May-Term Faculty Led Experience in May 2022. She created this piece as a part of her Summer Scholarship, Creative Arts, and Research Project (SCARP) titled Travel Writing: Capturing British Culture through Prose and Image. Traveling is one of the most... Continue Reading →
Be Open to New Experiences When Studying Abroad
International Business major Gavin O'Brien '24 studied abroad in Stirling, Scotland in the spring of 2022. My time abroad was both wonderful and terrifying. I could spend time providing different tips and tricks for the experience, but my biggest takeaway was being open to experiencing something new. I never realized how daunting a task that... Continue Reading →
Traveling in Costa Rica
Business Administration major Abby Henderson '23 studied abroad in San Jose, Costa Rica during the fall of 2021. Salitral Waterfall in Guanacaste, Costa Rica Studying abroad in San Jose, Costa Rica was one of the best opportunities and experiences I have had while at Etown. I studied at Universidad Veritas through CIS Abroad for twelve... Continue Reading →
Exploring London Alone: A Candid Day as a Solo Woman Traveler
Journalism major Faith Morrow '24 attended the Regional Writers of England May-Term Faculty Led Experience in May 2022. She wrote this piece as a part of her 2022 SCARP project titled "Sharing Personal Cultural Experiences Through Travel Writing." Though hundreds of people surrounded me along the red road leading to Buckingham Palace, I had come... Continue Reading →
The Process Before Studying Abroad
Engineering major Michael Young '24 will be studying abroad in Costa Rica in the spring of 2023. Hello, my name is Michael Young! At this point in time, I am about two months away from leaving for a semester abroad in Costa Rica. I’ll share some of my experiences with the process at Etown for... Continue Reading →
10 Tips for Studying Abroad in Ireland
Mechanical Engineer major Natalie Barlow '24 studied abroad in Limerick, Ireland during the spring of 2022. Studying abroad is one of the most exciting decisions a person can make, but I also know it can also be stressful, which is why I composed this list of things to keep in mind before you leave. First,... Continue Reading →
5 Things They Don’t Tell You About Studying Abroad
Occupational Therapy major Madelyn Box '23 studied abroad in Stirling, Scotland during the spring of 2022. Hey! My name is Madelyn Box, and I spent my Spring 2022 semester in Stirling, Scotland, which is about 45 minutes out from Edinburgh. My drive to study abroad was due to my desire to travel outside of the United... Continue Reading →
Hidden History to Modern Pride
Applied Mathematics and English Professional Writing major Ashley Conway '23 attended the Regional Writers of England May-Term Faculty Led Experience in May 2022. She created this piece as a part of her Summer Scholarship, Creative Arts, and Research Project (SCARP) titled Travel Writing: Capturing British Culture through Prose and Image. I declare / That later on,... Continue Reading →
The Major Differences Between Australia and the U.S.
Biology: Pre-Medicine major Shannon Campbell '23 studied abroad in Australia in the spring of 2022. Their accent/slang Before arriving in Australia, I couldn’t tell the difference between a British and an Australian accent. That is no longer the case. Australians not only have their own unique jargon, but they also tend to add an ‘r’... Continue Reading →
Journeying to the Top of Glastonbury Tor
Journalism major Faith Morrow '24 attended the Regional Writers of England May-Term Faculty Led Experience in May 2022. She wrote this piece as a part of her 2022 SCARP project titled "Sharing Personal Cultural Experiences Through Travel Writing." Thousands of people must have climbed this hill before me, and thousands more will. I begin my... Continue Reading →
Patience is Key: Navigating the Study Abroad Application Process
International Business major Alex Lynch '24 will study abroad in Dubrovnik, Croatia during the spring of 2023. As an International Business major, I knew since my first year at Elizabethtown College that one day, I was going to study abroad. During my first two years, I was told that the best thing I could do... Continue Reading →
2022 Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation
On Monday, November 7th, 2022, the Study Abroad Office held its first in-person Pre-Departure Orientation event since the fall of 2019. Each semester, the Study Abroad Office will host this event to academically and institutionally prepare its outbound students for their upcoming semesters abroad. To begin the evening, our students filled out their study abroad bingo... Continue Reading →
From Etown to England – My Experience Studying Abroad
Digital Media Productions major Layla Murphy '25 studied abroad in England in May 2022. In May 2022, I went on the Regional Writers of England trip, which was a two-week faculty-led trip in Oxford, Bath, and London. This was a trip where I learned about Western Heritage by visiting historical sites, such as Jane Austen’s... Continue Reading →
Top Tips for Blue Jays Studying Abroad
In this blog, Elizabeth Cunningham shares overall tips about studying abroad that should help any Blue Jay during their time abroad.
Ethical Travel—A Study Abroad Responsibility
Studying abroad can be one of the most expansive learning experiences during our time at college. Whether we travel for a semester, May term, or summer, innumerable opportunities for us to grow as students and people await. Participation in these experiences, though, necessitates a certain responsibility—one in which we must be educated, ethical, and respectful... Continue Reading →
Seven Students Awarded Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship – College’s Largest Cohort of Recipients
Seven Elizabethtown College students were recently awarded the highly competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, giving them financial support to study abroad within the 2021-22 academic year. This is the most recipients the College has ever seen in a single application cycle. The previous record was three recipients for the spring 2019 term. The new... Continue Reading →
Three Etown Students Awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Three Elizabethtown College students, sophomore Japanese major Jacob Schell, sophomore Sociology-Anthropology major Emma Nalesnik, and junior Japanese and Asian Studies major Ariel Hampton, were recently awarded the highly competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, giving them financial support to study abroad within the next year. Furthermore, Ariel was the College's first ever Gilman Critical Need... Continue Reading →
32 Questions with Melissa Mesones-Oritz about The Washington Center
Melissa Mesones-Ortiz is currently earning her Bachelor's in Human Services from Elizabethown College's School for Continued and Professional Studies (SCPS). With plans to go to law school next, she recently completed a virtual internship with The Washington Center (TWC). The summer 2020 program was moved online due to COVID-19. But the part-time schedule and remote... Continue Reading →
Laura Carr ’22 Awarded Gilman Scholarship
Elizabethtown College is excited to announce that Spanish Education major, Laura Carr '22 is the fifteenth study abroad student to be awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship in the award's 19 year history. She plans on studying abroad in Granada, Spain for the 2020-21 academic year.* In addition to her coursework, Laura also... Continue Reading →