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Rethinking studying abroad as a freshman

Jenna Kuczkowski September 18, 2016

This semester marks the first time Kent State has allowed freshmen to study abroad in Florence, instead of beginning their college career stateside. Fifteen incoming students from the Honors College volunteered...

Honors College takes first-semester freshman to Florence

Zak Kinkaid March 16, 2016

The Honors College started a new program this year allowing first-semester freshman to travel abroad to Florence in fall 2016, in order to give students a new experience.Aaron Hanlin, an honors coordinator...

New KSU Florence building opens to students in January

Kaitlin Walker December 7, 2015

In January 2016 all 181 students travelling to Florence will have classes under one roof.The new building is Palazzo Vettori, an 18th century building located across from Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral...

Members of the Hanoi University Delegation including President Nguyen Dinh Luan, Dean Dr. Hoang Gia Thu and Director of International Office Nguyen Ngoc Tan look at a display at the May 4th memorial museum in Taylor hall on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The trio are here to sign an agreement between the University of Hanoi and Kent State partnering them in a Student Exchange Program.

Hanoi University president and associates visit May 4 Visitor Center

Bruce Walton September 8, 2015

The shots heard around the world on May 4, 1970, lives on in infamy at Kent State University, but even in the minds of Nguyen Dinh Luan, president of Hanoi University, the silence came to a bang of realization...

Kent State partners with Vietnamese university

Emily Mills Managing Editor September 2, 2015

Kent State is partnering with Hanoi University in Vietnam in a student exchange program.The partnership will also allow a collaboration with Kent State’s campus in Florence, Italy.The presidents of both...

Upward Bound students taking a tour through Florence.

Should you study abroad for a summer or a semester?

Alyse Rohloff August 28, 2015

Kent State students have the opportunity to study abroad at Kent State’s Florence, Italy, campus for either a summer or a semester, and there are several elements to consider in deciding how long they...

Photo courtesy of Florence Flour blog

Kent State students take on internships in Florence, Italy

Alyse Rohloff July 23, 2015

Four Kent State students interned at hotels in Florence, Italy this summer through the hospitality management program in the College of Education, Health and Human Services.Senior hospitality management...

KSU Florence program works to create more opportunities for abroad students

Taylor Meade April 6, 2015

Kent State Florence program’s expansion to educational programs will give more students the opportunity to study abroad.Amber Bollinger, coordinator of the Kent State Florence program, said the program...

An inside look at the Hong Kong fashion program with Paige Meacham

An inside look at the Hong Kong fashion program with Paige Meacham

Ellen Freeborn March 10, 2015

We all have friends or know people who have studied at Kent State’s New York City or Florence campuses. I had the pleasure of studying in Florence last spring (further solidifying my jealousy and angst...

Florence

KSU uses international partnerships to expand study abroad programs

Taylor Meade February 8, 2015

Kent State continues to create more study abroad experiences by expanding their international partnerships for students.Sarah Malcolm, director of International Partnerships, Marketing and Communications,...

Photos submitted by Kent State students from their study abroad experiences.

KSU students share desires behind studying away multiple times

Taylor Meade February 1, 2015

For some Kent State students, the desire to study abroad overseas or across the country has led them to participate in multiple trips.Senior public health major Erin Schmitt who studied in  Italy, Guatemala...

Arno River in Florence, Italy

College of Arts and Sciences gets new profile at Florence campus

Audrey Fletcher January 21, 2015

Sophomore psychology major Teddy Kamody was inspired to study abroad after his sister did and shared her experience with him.He attended a meeting during the fall semester and solidified his decision to...