I Heart Travel Week
Celebrate With Us!
Join us in celebrating education abroad and international education at Kent State University during this annual event.
I Heart Travel Week 2025
The week will be packed with opportunities to learn more about education abroad, celebrate our current and past students who have studied abroad, and engage with international activities on campus.
I Heart Travel Week 2025 will be held from February 10 - 14. Check this page again soon for the full calendar of events.
If you would like to submit an event for 2025, please use the Event Submission Survey. We welcome ideas from students, faculty, and staff!
| Event | Time & Location | Event Information |
| Education Abroad Meet & Greet |
Location: In front of the MACC steps and near Smith Hall | Say hello and grab a warm beverage with the Education Abroad Team! |
| Event | Time & Location | Event Information |
| Education Abroad Meet & Greet | 11:30am - 1:30pm Eastway Entrance | Stop by the table to learn more about Education Abroad and this week's upcoming events. |
| First Time Traveler: A Guide to Going Abroad | 4:00 - 5:00pm TBD | Thinking about studying abroad and worried about not having much (or any) travel experience? From deciding which education abroad program is the best fit for you to applying for a passport, deciding what to pack, navigating airports and more, join the Education Abroad team for tips and resources to prepare you as an adaptable and organized first-time traveler. Whether you've never left your hometown or have traveled before and you're looking for some extra guidance, we're here to help! |
| Event | Time & Location | Event Information |
| Fall in Love with Florence | 3:30 - 4:30pm TBD | Are you considering spending a semester at the Kent State Florence Center in Florence, Italy? Join us for this experiential event where you'll learn more about the program and Fall in Love with Florence, too. |
| DIY Travel Journal: Study Abroad Edition | 4:30 - 6:00pm TBD | Join us for this interactive event where you can make your very own DIY Travel Journal and learn more about studying abroad! Future education abroad students and alumni are welcome. We'll provide the journals, pens, craft supplies, and snacks, you bring the creativity! |
| Event | Time & Location | Event Information |
| Fall in Love with Florence | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Are you considering spending a semester at the Kent State Florence Center in Florence, Italy? Join us for this experiential event where you'll learn more about the program and Fall in Love with Florence, too. |
Photography 101: Study Abroad Edition | 3:00 - 3:30pm Microsoft Teams | Excited for your study abroad experience and want to get the best photos possible? Come to this Photography 101 workshop for tips on how to take great photos abroad that capture your experience and tell the story of your study abroad journey! |
Friendship Bracelets (KSU Florence's Version) | 4:30 - 6:00pm Bowman 124 | Make your "wildest dreams" come true by studying abroad in Florence! Stop by Bowman 124 where we'll have everything you need to make friendship bracelets, keychains & more to wear and swap during your time in Italy. Drop by to listen to Taylor Swift and hear about the Florence Summer Institute and Semester Program from Florence alumni. Kick off your Florence Era in style. |
| Event | Time & Location | Event Information |
| Developing and Leading a Short-Term Education Abroad Program | 3:00 - 3:30pm | This event is for Kent State faculty and staff interested in leading a short-team Education Abroad program. |
| Global Safari Fest | 5:00 - 8:00pm Kent State Student Center Ballroom | At Global Safari Fest, attendees will be given a "passport" with which they can travel to many different countries during the country fair. Then, attendees will get to taste food from around the world and watch a showcase of cultural performances. The event is free to attend and open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members. Students can be involved by hosting a table to showcase their home country or the country they studied abroad in. They can also be involved by performing during the cultural talent showcase. Sign up by Sunday, January 26: Sign up here! |
Would You Like to Help Run an Event?
If you’re interested in showcasing your study abroad experience or culture by hosting an event or volunteering to help out behind the scenes and gain hands-on project management experience, then contact Education Abroad by either phone or email. We look forward to hearing from you!
Email: edabroad@kent.edu
Phone: 1-330-672-7980