Forever Turned Around
“How did I ever get here?” That was the first thought going through my mind. I arrived in Byron Bay, NSW Australia, alone, because I thought that taking the cheaper flight would save me time and money. I was wrong. First lesson learned traveling alone. Now, listen. Everyone will tell you that studying abroad was
Interested in an International Internship?
Although summer has just ended, it’s never too early to start planning for next summer 2020. Consider an approved, credit-based international internship through Chapman University for international work experience and network connections. Pricing will become available mid-September 2019. Attend an upcoming information session hosted by our university partners on Monday, September 16, 2019: EUSA International
Center for Global Education 2.0
The Center for Global Education (CGE) is excited to share an important update regarding our office organization and advising processes. Over the summer our team has been refining our structure for student support and outreach during their program selection and application processes. Our primary goal is to have one point of contact in each of
Fall 2019 Study Abroad Fair
The Fall 2019 Study Abroad Fair, featuring programs from around the globe, will be held on Monday, September 16, 10 – 2 p.m. in Attallah Piazza. Staff from the Center for Global Education, Chapman faculty, and representatives from various departments on campus and overseas institutions will be present to answer your questions and help you
Scholarship Recipients for Fall 2019 Abroad
Congratulations to fall 2019 students who received a scholarship for their semester abroad! The CGE is proud to share the achievements of Chapman students who were awarded competitive scholarships to help fund their semester abroad. Natalie Baron ’21 will be studying in Florence, Italy at Studio Arts College International (SACI). She will be taking classes
Chapman’s Gateway to Taiwan
The Gateway to Taiwan initiative sparked after the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) collaborated with Chapman University’s Center for Global Education to host “Enchanting Taiwan” in 2012. As a result of this relationship, TECO was able to help fund a Mandarin language instructor at Chapman. Today, the instructor is now a full-time faculty member
When it Comes to Self Growth, There is Strength in Numbers
Rachel-Jean Firchau ‘15 is a PR/Ad and Communication Studies double major who studied abroad in Florence, Italy in the Spring of 2013. She shares her journey from study abroad to her career in travel, and how her journeys have helped show her just how far she was capable of going. Hey there! My name is
Cannes Film Festival Reflection
Cici Liu ’21 is a Television Writing and Production major and participated in an internship while studying abroad spring 2019 in Cannes, France. During the May 13th to 25th, I was able to participate in one of the most prestigious international film festivals, the Cannes Film Festival. Before the festival, I was already living in
Bringing German Culture to Chapman
Ever wonder what it’s like to be an international student at Chapman? The Center for Global Education recently caught up with German international student, Max Weirauch ’22, to hear about his experiences. When did you move from Germany to the United States? I moved to San Francisco in 2017, during the second semester of my
Making Lifelong Friends Abroad
Naina Vyas ‘20 is a psychology major with a health science minor who studied abroad at City, University of London in Fall 2018. She shares her study abroad story and tips on making friends while abroad. Hi, my name is Naina Vyas and last semester I studied in London, UK at City University. I chose