Study abroad is back!
New York City College of Technology
Designing Their Futures
Senior Carrie Mendoza said the in-person experience resurrected her passion for architecture…[after the isolation of the pandemic]. When she shared her feelings with a faculty member, they suggested that study abroad could help her reconnect with her architectural technology major and her professional goals, while allowing her to restore the social ties she was missing from the design studio. Mendoza’s experience confirmed this advice and more.
Read more about how Mendoza and six other CityTech architectural technology students were able to participate in a global design charette hosted by the Osnabrueck University of Applied Sciences and paid in full by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Habibat Shittu, City College of New York
CCNY International Service-Learning in Ghana
“Studying abroad has honestly been one of the best experiences I’ve had while pursuing my undergraduate degree. The unconditional support and love I received…while applying, in Ghana, and when I came back to the States was enormous…”
Elizabeth Jaeger, Hunter College
Uganda – African Primates: Diversity, Ecology and Conservation
“I never dreamed I would have had the opportunity to study primates in Africa. We were lectured by world-renowned researchers, met with government officials to learn about the conservation challenges they face, and toured local villages with Ugandan [researchers].”
Gisely Colón López, Brooklyn College
Antigua & Barbuda: Heritage, Food, Sustainability, and Global Climate Change Field School
“Learning about the Caribbean through a firsthand experience opened my eyes to the many global factors affecting us in the United States and abroad. Every day was a new adventure and even during the toughest days, when we were digging for soil samples and traveling in remote areas until we were all covered in dirt from the unpaved roads, we were always having fun while learning.”
William Murray, Lehman College
Human Rights and Transitional Justice in Chile
“I enrolled for a winter intersession Global Justice course as part of Lehman College’s International Exchanges and Study Abroad program in Santiago, Chile called ‘Human Rights and Transitional Justice’ that aligned with my curriculum.”
Daniel Oliverio, NYCCT College
Rome – American University of Rome
“Little did I know how much this experience would change me forever, and it has opened my eyes and mind in ways I never could have imagined and has left an impression on me that challenges me to be a better person every day. I was able to find a deep connection to the homeland of my ancestors, as well as the new relationships I developed while in Italy.”
Did you miss this event? Key takeaways:
- Plan ahead! This will increase your odds of getting funding and help you get the courses you want to take abroad accepted towards your degree
- Don’t leave money on the table. Several panelists were able to get most or all of their expenses covered by researching scholarship options through their departments, colleges, and local and national organizations. Essay questions are often so similar that personal statements can be recycled with minimal tweaking.
- Reach out to advisors! Find the experts on study abroad and specialists on scholarships on your campus. If you’re also a CUNY Baccalaureate or Macaulay Honors student, check in with their advisors on global opportunities too!
We are pleased to report that CUNY study abroad programs are back! Stay tuned for updates on the students, faculty and programs that have led the way for CUNY to reconnect with the world.
In the meantime: get started on your own plan to study abroad! Search for a program, discuss your global goals with your academic advisor, and reach out to your study abroad office!