“And the 2024 Photo Contest Winners Are… “
Every year, the Center for Global Education (CGE) has an annual photo contest where we invite study abroad participants from the previous academic year who participated in semester programs, faculty-led travel courses, and summer international internships to submit photos from their travels. We’ve all heard the saying a picture is worth a thousand words, but
How Cannes Became My Home Away From Home
An hour before leaving for the airport, I set up my camera on my desk chair, sat on the floor in front of my bed, hit record, and started talking. I talked to my future self, who, four months later, would have just returned from the most incredible semester abroad in the south of France.
That Time I Studied Abroad in Spain
One of my favorite segments from watching Disney Channel as a kid was “T.T.I- That Time I…” where kids and teens would talk about their once-in-a-lifetime experiences like climbing Mount Everest or cartwheeling across the country. Their stories fascinated me and inspired my curiosity to travel the world, but I never had such an opportunity
Say Yes to Scotland!
After a hectic twenty-four (yes, twenty-four!) hours of travel, I finally arrived in Glasgow, Scotland! It took a little while, with delayed flights, a quick orientation, and a whole lot of sleep deprivation, but I had finally made it. The chill January air and rain greeted me as I walked up to my new home
Beyond the Pool: Lessons Learned Abroad as a Student-Athlete
5 a.m. wake-up calls. Two practices a day. An 18-credit course load. These are just a few elements that begin to illustrate what collegiate athletes pack into a 24-hour day. From the moment my first alarm rings at dawn, every hour of my day as a student-athlete is strategically planned out. Each minute is accounted
When in Seville...
I was very hesitant about studying abroad, I have always been a homebody and loved being around my friends and family. We traveled when I was younger, but only to surrounding states. So when my friend asked if I was going to study abroad I was puzzled by the question. I wasn’t sure I was
My Study Abroad Friendships: The Greatest Souvenir of All
During my semester abroad, I collected an assortment of souvenirs: keychains, postcards, jewelry, bags – you name it. However, my favorite souvenirs, without question, are the friendships I made while studying abroad. I wouldn’t trade the memories I collected with my two roommates, who felt like my non-biological sisters, for the world. Our friendship feels
Ins and Outs of Being Down Under in New Zealand
Kia ora koutou! Welcome to my blog post. I’m excited to tell you a bit about my experience abroad and give a few tips when considering traveling to Aotearoa, NZ. My semester abroad began with a family vacation, a day in Auckland, and then a road trip south to Rotorua for a few days until
Living the Parisian Dream
I landed in Paris, France, at Charles De Gaulle Airport early in the morning on January 8th. I had never been to Europe before, so being in this foreign country with no idea how to function was quite scary. My program and school, CEA Capa, had scheduled a driver to pick me up from the airport
Spring 2024 Gilman Scholarship Recipients
The Center for Global Education and Center for Undergraduate Excellence are pleased to announce that three Chapman students have won the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship from the March 2024 application cycle! Their scholarships to study abroad range from $3,500 to $5,000. Learn more about where our Chapman grantees are studying abroad and their goals, as well as