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Student Stories

July 4, 2022

In about two weeks, Alina will be heading to Berlin for the Germany Summer Abroad program, she wrote a blog post to share her thoughts and feelings before she heads abroad.

Berlin Photo
July 4, 2022

By the end of July participants in the Italy program will be arriving in Siena! In anticipation, many students are researching the location and making plans for seeing and doing a variety of things while in Italy. In this infographic, Intaj shares the top five things she is looking forward to checking off her Italy bucket list during field trips and free time.  

An Italy Summer Abroad Bucket List featuring: The Palio de Siena, A Gondola ride in Venice, Touring the Colosseum, Visiting the Uffizi Gallery in Florence and Relaxing by lake Como
June 29, 2022

2022 is the second year that the Summer Abroad Office has offered virtual Summer Abroad courses. These courses allow students to experience international learning online through virtual field trips, guest speakers and local experience. This infographic highlights the virtual Summer Abroad course: SOC393Y: Contemporary Chinese Society (China: Beijing & Tianjin) from the perspective of a 2022 participant

Tracy's Infographic on her experience in the Beijing & Tianjin virtual program
June 3, 2022

We are excited to welcome our new team of work study students!  These six students will be participating in an assortment of Summer Abroad programs: England, Germany, Italy, Spain, South Korea & Virtual Beijing & Tianjin. Two weeks ago, they got together at the courtyard outside of Woodsworth College for their first meeting. Over the summer, they will be creating content to highlight their Summer Abroad experiences, hosting events for Summer Abroad participants, and developing resources for the 2022/23 academic year.  

Team picture in the Woodsworth Courtyard