Many students use their J-Term study abroad for sightseeing and partying instead of studying. Opinions Editor Abby Sliva argues that students should pick their study abroad for the class, not for the destination.
International economics major and Spanish minor Jake Sexton has traveled to more than 20 countries and has gained a large array of experiences during his time abroad.
Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, a father of three victims charges Larry Nassar, and Web Manager Anne Kopas argues that Instagram is harmful to study abroad. Chief Story Editor Emily Sweeney has today’s News in :90.
Now more than ever, students are plugged into social media during J-Term and semesters abroad. Web Manager Anne Kopas argues that constantly seeking the next great photo undermines the true value of travel and the study abroad experience.
Columnist Jack Dodd argues that studying abroad should be mandatory because it gives students a unique perspective.
St. Thomas students on the London Business Semester discussed their safety following five recent terror attacks in the city.
Opinions editor Letizia Mariani discusses her observations about classmates abroad and suggests students embrace new customs when studying out of the country.
St. Thomas forwarded a Europe Travel Alert last week from the U.S. Department of State to students who are currently in Europe or departing for Europe in early 2017.
The program invited returning study abroad students and international students for an immersive multicultural experience, with the goal of teaching the students to find common ground despite their differences.
Opinions editor Jeffrey Langan looks at the necessity of stepping out of your comfort zone when learning about topics that seem black and white.
St. Thomas has introduced changes to the Bernardi campus in Rome that will allow for a more efficient use of the campus and provide more study-abroad options for students.
Cyclone Winston struck Fiji Saturday night, trapping three St. Thomas students taking a vacation from their semester abroad in Gold Coast, Australia.
Most study abroad trips from the U.S. include about twice as many women as men.
Opinions editor Jacob Sevening writes we are no safer from terrorism at home than we are abroad.
Current and future study abroad students received an email from St. Thomas’ Office of Study Abroad informing them of a U.S. Department of State Travel Alert.
