Italian Good Friday celebration reveals that rituals can build community.
Topic: study abroad
Students press Zimmer on social justice issues at globalization forum
Many questions strayed from the intended subject at “A Leadership Conversation with President Zimmer.”
Two events redefine “Coffee and Donuts”
The forum previously known as “Coffee and Donuts with President Zimmer” has been renamed “A Leadership Conversation with Zimmer,” while some student groups have chosen to have their “Coffee and Donuts” without him.
Foreign language affairs
The study of tongues other than English should play a larger role in UChicago’s academic culture.
Life of a different mind
While starting a new life in a new country, hitting the streets can be just as educational as hitting the books.
Stranger in a familiar land
One doesn’t have to travel far to experience different ways of thinking, or to realize that culture shock happens at home too.
American expatriotism
An experience with a new culture can force you to reexamine your relationship with your own.
Study abroad builds bridge to Oxford
Second-, third-, and fourth-years are eligible to apply for this competitive program.
Building the French connection
Cultural run-ins abroad can lead to thoughtful consideration of stereotypes, preconceptions.
East meets West in new Istanbul Civ program for Spring 2013
The University adds its 17th Civilizations study abroad program in Istanbul, Turkey.
Senegal trip could replace Cape Town program
The Office of Study Abroad has been consulting with faculty over a successor to the Cape Town semester.
Global positioning
Study Abroad should expand programs in underrepresented areas.
Despite cuts abroad, admin vow African programs won’t vanish
The Cairo program will take place next year in Morocco, while the Cape Town program will not be offered at all.
Expat expectations
Though transformative in the movies, traveling abroad does not alone bring personal growth.
Life of the vine
The subtle strategies of wine tasting can be applied to our education.
A novel idea
On the streets of Paris, five students form a book club to salvage wasted potential.
Middle East unrest disrupts FLAG grants
Students planning to study foreign languages in the Middle East this summer had rude awakenings when the U.S. State Department issued travel restrictions early this month.
Explosion shakes Jerusalem study abroad
U of C Jerusalem program continues and students safe after scare on day one
Egypt evacuation encounters troubles with travel, security
Students studying abroad in Cairo encountered passport losses, canceled buses, and missed flights, but all made it safely to the Center in Paris.
U of C students in Cairo evacuated to Paris
Students on the study abroad program in Cairo flew to Paris as political unrest seized Egypt.
City of light, city of strike
With administrators issuing warnings and professors urging curiosity, students studying abroad in Paris have mostly avoided the strikes and riots.
Foreign affairs
Yearlong study abroad
programs deserve more consideration
U of C Beijing Center to open in fall 2010
The decision to establish the center resulted from renewed interest after China’s recent social, political, and economic transformations