By Brittany Allen, ISA Site Specialist In these times of global uncertainty, the idea of studying abroad can, for some students, bring a lot of questions, concerns, and doubts. Not only do students worry about their safety abroad, but their … Continue reading The Importance of Global Travel in an Age of Uncertainty – A Parent’s Perspective
By Derek Craker, ISA Alumni Relations Coordinator After studying and living in South Korea for a year, it became increasingly evident that Korean culture and business have been significantly influential around the world. Those trends you see in tech and skincare? … Continue reading Bibimbap and K-Pop: Culture and Beauty in Seoul, South Korea
By Tayler Gill, ISA England Senior Site Specialist During the 6 months I lived in London, I was fortunate enough to live right near the West End (equivalent to New York’s Broadway). Because of this, deciding last minute to see … Continue reading Exploring London’s Theatres
By Juanita Lillie, ISA Intern In 2013, I participated in a semester-long ISA program in San Pedro San Jose, Costa Rica. That study abroad experience has without a doubt changed my life. Admittedly, I did not know if it would … Continue reading Access Abroad With a Disability
By Danya Firestone, ISA Service-Learning participant Every week for the last two months, I have spent several hours volunteering at Caritas-Comedor Infantil, a Children’s Dining Hall in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Their mission is to provide meals, as well as academic … Continue reading The Weight of International Service
ISA would like to congratulate the 45 ISA students awarded the Gilman Scholarship for their upcoming summer study abroad programs! Summer 2017 Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Winners: Claire Dudley, University of North Carolina – Wilmington, Cusco – Summer Service Learning … Continue reading ISA Announces Summer 2017 Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Winners
By Megan Kane, Internships and Service-Learning Outreach Coordinator Fall is coming. Really, it is. In just a few short months the fall semester will be in full swing. Will you spend it doing the same-old-same-old or are you looking to … Continue reading Intern, Learn, and Travel this Fall
By Brittany Allen, ISA Site Specialist – South Africa Many times, when students prepare to study abroad, they spend most of their time dreaming of all of the wonderful new things they will see, do, and experience. However, sometimes things … Continue reading The Silver Linings of Study Abroad
By Troy Stiles, ISA Marketing Communications Manager I’ll never forget my very first class in college. I was one of a hundred-plus freshmen students sitting in a giant lecture hall and my professor asked, “Why are you here? What’s the point of … Continue reading Learn How to Learn
ISA invites you to attend a webinar presentation titled, “Milan, Italy with ISA.” The presentation is free, open to ISA partner advisors and faculty, and will take place at 12 pm, CST, on Wednesday, April 19. During this 20-minute presentation, … Continue reading Webinar: Milan, Italy with ISA
In 2015, ISA launched ISA Pay It Forward, a grant fund that goes toward sustainable projects in under-resourced communities around the world. All ISA students have the opportunity to ‘pay it forward’ by contributing a $5 donation when applying for … Continue reading ISA Pay it Forward Program nominated for 2017 GoAbroad Innovation in Philanthropy Award
ISA’s Alumni Relations (AR) department was created in 2009 with the multi-tiered goals of easing alumni re-entry, providing experiential, real-world opportunities for professional development (through our ISA Global Ambassador (GA) Program), strengthening our relationships with Study Abroad offices, and marketing … Continue reading ISA Global Ambassador Program Nominated for 2017 GoAbroad Innovation in Alumni Engagement Award
