To show students their various abroad options, SU hosts ‘Abroad Day’
The Syracuse Abroad Office will host its Study Abroad Day to showcase more than 100 programs in 60 different countries through both SU and its World Partner programs. Read more »
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SU students, staff accounted for after shooting in Strasbourg, France
An email sent to the parents of students in Strasbourg, France, by SU Abroad provided updates after the shooting. Read more »
SU Abroad urges students to submit early applications as interest rises
The Syracuse University Abroad Office has seen an increase in applications, receiving more than 1,300 this semester alone. Some students have been deferred to other programs as a result. Read more »
Larry Mason works to help SU community remember, act forward from the Pan Am Flight 103 tragedy
The Syracuse University photography professor uses his pictures to teach people about the history of the plane crash over Lockerbie, Scotland. Read more »
Lockerbie Scholars reflect on Scotland hometown
Joseph Holland and Harriet Graham are the 2018-2019 Lockerbie Scholars. Here's what they had to say about their hometown and the tragedy that brought it into the international spotlight. Read more »
SU appoints new director of study abroad program
Erika Wilkens, an SU alumna, will serve as assistant provost and executive director of the SU Abroad program. Read more »
Discovery students adjust to life at SU after spending 1st semester abroad
Fifty Syracuse University freshmen studied abroad through the Discovery Program in Florence, Italy; Strasbourg, France; and Madrid, Spain. Read more »
SU Abroad head Margaret Himley to step down from role
Margaret Himley has led SU’s international education programs since 2011. She will continue to work at the university as a writing and rhetoric professor. Read more »
Syracuse University Abroad officials detail crisis response policy after London terrorist attacks
An attempted attack on the London Tube earlier this month prompted the SU London office staff told students to avoid unnecessary risk. Read more »
Syracuse University students confirmed safe after London terrorist attacks
Seven people were killed and dozens of others were injured Saturday night after attackers ran down pedestrians on London Bridge and stabbed individuals in the Borough Market area. Read more »
Why some students spent a semester off campus — but didn’t go abroad
There are dozens of options to study abroad while at Syracuse University, but some off-campus options keep students in U.S. to focus on their future careers. Read more »
England has one of the world’s largest healthcare systems, but that’s changing fast
Abroad columnist Saniya More writes about how England’s healthcare system works and why it is evolving. Read more »
Freshman explores the world and speaks 4 languages
Khang Tran is fluent in four languages, has lived in three different countries, is in a band and plays rugby. Read more »
Packing to study abroad is not light work
Abroad columnist Saniya More struggled with getting her bags to the airline's weight limit, but while she was packing, she remembered what motivated her to study in London for a semester. Read more »
SU administrator addresses inaccuracies in Daily Orange article about Donald Trump, SU Abroad program in Cuba
Margaret Himley, the associate provost of international education and engagement at Syracuse University, clarifies inaccurate information published in a Dec. 5 Daily Orange article about President-Elect Donald Trump's comments about Cuba and their effect on the country's SU Abroad program. Read more »
In year since Paris attacks, SU Abroad has worked to improve security for students
Syracuse University Abroad is currently testing a new two-way international emergency notification system similar to the Orange Alert used on campus in Syracuse. Read more »
SU Abroad's assault policy should be clearly outlined
The Daily Orange Editorial Board recommends that SU Abroad more clearly defines its assault policies in order to protect students, and ensure their physical and mental well-being. Read more »
'INSURMOUNTABLE': How Syracuse University handled a case of assault against a student abroad
Page Garbee, a Syracuse University alumna, was assaulted by a male SU student while studying abroad in 2014. The case provides a glimpse into how SU handles incidents of violence against women. Read more »
SU Abroad adds courses in effort to increase number of students studying abroad
SU Abroad has added or will be adding STEM programs in Florence, Madrid and Strasbourg. Read more »
Moran: The difficulty of eating in Hong Kong with celiac disease
Abroad columnist Claire Moran discusses how she created cards explaining her celiac disease to give to restaurants in Hong Kong yet she still has trouble finding options which allow her to avoid gluten. Read more »
SA Briefs: 3 takeaways from Monday's meeting (April 18)
The short take on Monday's Student Association meeting. Read more »
SU Abroad official discusses increasing programs for students in STEM fields at SA meeting
SA assembly members also went over the undergraduate research program, the Orange Education Program and the recent voting approval of a director of diversity affairs position. Read more »
Moran: News coverage takes alternative perspectives in different parts of the world
Abroad columnist, Claire Moran has been following the US news such as the primaries from Hong Kong. She finds it interesting to see how different countries can place a completely different spin on stories. Read more »
Charlie Mastoloni uses listening tour as tool for Student Association presidential campaign
Charlie Mastoloni, a presidential candidate for Syracuse University's Student Association, said he wants students to think he’s experienced, caring and idealistic, but not too idealistic. Read more »
