Bridgewater College International Education

04/01/2025

ISEP semester abroad participants - ISEP is measuring the impact of an ISEP experience through an alumni survey. They would love to hear your insights and will use the results of the survey to evaluate the effectiveness of their programs, guide future program development, and demonstrate the value of international education.

Survey: https://isep.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d3TFvmcndp6cevs.

It will take about 15 minutes, and it closes on April 5.

If you have any questions, you can email ISEP staff at [email protected]

08/19/2024

In May, BC Professor Dr. Tracy Hough took education students to Kenya, where they partnered with local teachers at Nasaruni Academy and assisted in teaching K-12 students in reading, writing and other subjects.

In May, six Bridgewater College students spent two weeks volunteering at a girls’ boarding school in rural Kenya as part of a May Term travel course.

03/23/2023

What does it mean to be a Black traveler? Join in conversation next week with study abroad alumni and experienced travelers on being Black and abroad.

Black+Abroad Virtual Series
March 28-29, 2023
Details and Register at: http://bit.ly/2P3EX2F

[Caption: Black and Abroad Virtual Series in March 2023. Join us in conversation with study abroad alumni and experienced travelers on being Black and abroad. Event Details and registration link. March 28-29, 2023]

03/09/2023

It’s the Day of Giving heard ’round the world!

Today is BC's annual Day of Giving, and the person who makes the gift from a location farthest away from campus will win their chosen school, program or fund an additional $1,500.

And tag us ( ) with a photo of where in the world you are taking part in Day of Giving!

This gift was generously funded by Sean and Loreli Rowe ’03.

10/05/2022

Join us Thursday, October 6 at 5:00 in front of the FLC to celebrate the Palestinian Olive Harvest Festival.

BC students hailing from Palestine will share their traditions around this important part of Palestinian culture. Celebrate with us and learn about the importance of these customs persisting in the face of struggles and obstacles faced by Palestinians across the globe.

Sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and the Office of International Student Services.

Rain location: KCC Lobby

04/13/2022

Black+Abroad is back!

This Virtual Series is next week - April 19-21!

In an effort to promote candid conversation and equity among black students to encourage travel and study abroad, this free series connects students with study abroad alumni, expats and nomads of color to engage in conversation around blackness perception, funding, travel tips, lessons learned and opportunities for international experiences.

Please see https://blackabroadva.wixsite.com/black-abroad for session and presenter information and register from there.

The Black + Abroad virtual series aims to curate a space for black students to share their thoughts, questions, and reservations about travel (and study abroad) by engaging in conversation and storytelling with experienced travelers and study abroad alumni of color and education abroad advisers.

06/22/2021

I’m so proud to announce that our Black+Abroad Virtual Series won the 2021 GoAbroad Innovation Award for Innovation in Diversity (link to GoAbroad's announcement in the comments). The award recognizes strategic efforts to expand international educational opportunities to traditionally underrepresented groups. Winners in the various categories are chosen by leaders in the field of international education.

This series was a wonderful collaborative effort with colleagues from VCU, Shenandoah University, Hollins University, Randolph-Macon College and BC, and our student volunteers and alumni panelist were instrumental in making this event a success!

Session recordings and other resources are still posted on the website: https://blackabroadva.wixsite.com/black-abroad

06/15/2021

Congratulations to everyone who made the spring semester Dean’s List, especially our international students Rashed, Dareen, Salim, Arun, Mark, Anton, and Youmna. Great job, guys!

Students on the Dean’s List have attained a 3.4 or better grade point average of a possible 4.0.

Bridgewater College congratulates the following students for being named to the spring semester Dean’s List.

04/27/2021

Big congratulations to BC international student Anton Kopti and his teammates for winning the 2021 Showker Prize!

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04/13/2021

Ramadan Mubarak to all our Muslim students, colleagues and friends.

May you find clarity and peace in the blessed month.

03/19/2021

Don't miss the final event in our Black+Abroad series!

From packing to passports to planes, what do first-time travelers need to know? Experienced travelers will answer questions and share tips for students of color planning to go abroad for the first time.

March 22 at 5pm



First-Time Travelers: What to Expect When Going Abroad
Details and Register at: http://bit.ly/2P3EX2F