Manny Elivo was one of many students who set foot on planes at the beginning of the spring 2020 semester, excited to participate in his first study abroad experience. Originally from the Dominican Republic, Manny graduated from Missouri State with his bachelor’s degree in international business in December 2020. However, he couldn’t have imagined that his senior semester in … [Read more...] about Study Abroad during Lockdown – Manny Elivo
Elizabeth Strong, Director of Study Away Programs, has successfully completed the Professional Certification in Education Abroad Program. This certification marks her effective demonstration of the ability to articulate and apply the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad and a commitment to professional excellence and ethical conduct. Elizabeth shared her thoughts … [Read more...] about Director Earns The Forum on Education Abroad’s Certified Professional Spotlight
By: Sydney Weber As an economics major, there was no shortage of amazing programs available to me for studying away. In my time as a Global Ambassador working in the Study Away office, I have been convinced that economics is the single-most flexible subject for study abroad. Nearly every university I have encountered has courses in economics. In addition to this, economics … [Read more...] about So You’re an Economics Major and You’re Thinking About Going Abroad
Here at Study Away Programs, we are taking the COVID-19 pandemic very seriously. We have been working with local health systems and the university as a whole to create plans of action that will keep our students safe domestically and internationally. Current information regarding our response to COVID-19 can be found on our website, along with other resources. We are remaining … [Read more...] about Planning to Study Abroad in the Midst of a Pandemic
Written by: Catherine Brand Hello! My name is Catherine Brand and I studied away in the fall of 2019 through the Magellan Exchange in Dornbirn, Austria. To sum it up, it was the best thing I’ve ever done - for my career, my perspective, but most of all for myself. I met friends I still talk to every single day from all across the world. I learned how to communicate in … [Read more...] about Why You Should Choose a Magellan Exchange Program