Kaylee Gidcumb is a third-year fashion merchandising student at Kent State University currently studying abroad in Paris, France through the International Fashion Academy program. Studying Abroad at the International Fashion Academy in ParisKaylee decided to study abroad because she had always wanted to travel, and Kent State’s study abroad programs were the most accessible options. She chose to spend a semester studying abroad in Paris because it is the capital of fashion. She also wanted to immerse herself in French and Parisian culture.Kaylee’s courses are offered through the Internati...

Payton Stasko is a first-year Speech Pathology and Audiology student at Kent State who recently studied abroad on the spring break Business of the Olympics, Italy & Greece program. Studying Abroad in Italy and GreecePayton chose to participate in the Business of the Olympics, Italy & Greece study abroad program because it would give her the opportunity to go to a Paralympic event, which was important to her because she wants to work with individuals with disabilities in the future.She became interested in the program after meeting with one of the professors, Dr. Jennifer Ray-Tomas...

For many people, tax season can bring unwanted stress, confusion and, oftentimes, expensive filing fees. At Kent State University, however, students are working to change that, one return at a time.  Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, accounting students provide free tax preparation services to community members while gaining hands-on experience that extends far beyond the classroom and gives students an opportunity to showcase their skills on their résumés when they begin applying for internships and jobs after graduation.  "VITA is specifically designe...

Sampson Addae spent a decade building and managing telecommunications infrastructure for millions of people across Ghana. He was good at his job, his managing director didn't want him to leave -- but after ten years, something was missing. He wanted to do work that felt more personal, more urgent. He wanted to build technology that could save lives.He applied to Kent State, received an assistantship offer, and arrived in January 2022 ready to pursue a Ph.D. in computer science. What he didn't expect was that a medical emergency just four months later would give his research its defining purpos...