Study Abroad Stories

English major Kris loved his experience at the Florence Summer Institute. “Leaping out of my bubble and exposing myself to the pleasures and cultures of Italy was one of the best life decisions I have ever made.” Learn about his month in Florence through this blog.

Madison spent 9 days exploring Human Development and Family Studies in Ireland. “It was really inspiring to see the field in action in a way that I haven't before, like seeing how people use HDFS to better their communities.” Find out what she enjoyed most about this short-term summer program.

CeeJay, a Kent State filmmaking student, studied for a semester abroad at the American University in Cairo, Egypt. “I have more life to talk about because of what I have experienced in Egypt.” Discover his lessons learned from the experience.

Although Toni never thought she’d study abroad, when asked about her experience at Kent State University’s Florence Institute, she proclaims with a huge smile: “It’s one of the coolest things I’ve ever done in my whole life!” Check out this quick clip and see for yourself!

Get a glimpse of daily life in Paris as Liam shares what he loves most about studying abroad in France. From walking through the city’s famous boulevards or hidden side streets, he’s captivated by the sights and sounds of his home away from home, and he’s making new connections at every turn. 

Most students study abroad in Western countries, but for those who want to explore further, attending the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda offers incredible insight into building post-genocide policies and legal structures, expanding your global citizenship and giving you a new perspective to apply to any field of study.