Washington and Lee Center for International Education

Wrapping up another amazing year of STA programs! 🌍

Here are a few highlights from some of our 2026 STA programs. From sharing traditions and favorite foods to highlighting student experiences across different countries, each program gave our community a chance to learn something new and connect beyond the classroom. 🙌🏻

CIE Work Study Wrapped 🌍✨

Meet the amazing student workers who help make the Center for International Education feel welcoming, connected, and full of life.

From answering questions at the front desk to sharing stories, languages, music, and favorite foods from home, our work study students bring so much personality and care into the CIE community.

Here’s a little spotlight on the faces behind CIE, the students who help make this space feel like home. 💙

CIE work study crew solving some puzzles and having fun 😍

ISSAP Program Update 👀

Students interested in learning more about the ISSAP program and its international internship opportunities are encouraged to book a Handshake appointment with Cindy Irby. 🌏

Professor Mark Rush, director of W&L’s Center for International Education, presenting at the IES Abroad Conference in Vienna, Austria. This event marked the 75th (!) anniversary of IES Abroad Programs!

Did you study abroad on an IES Abroad program while at W&L? If yes, comment with your program location and year!

Shout out to our colleagues at IES who have hosted countless W&L students and faculty.

📷Marlowe Padilla

Thinking of studying abroad in Oxford next year? Schedule an appointment with Cindy Irby in Handshake! 💻✈️📖

Don’t forget STA 2026 applications are due TOMORROW, October 21st! 🌍

While you’re choosing your program, hear why Reese thinks you should apply to STA 2026:

— “Spring Term Abroad is an incredible opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone, immerse yourself in a new culture, and make both lifelong friendships and meaningful memories!” 🇨🇷

Applications for STA 2026 open TOMORROW and program-specific meetings with professors are happening TODAY ✈️

And while picking the program you are applying for, get to know why Liza thinks you should apply to STA 2026:

— “Spring Term Abroad is a great opportunity to learn while traveling with friends and expanding your horizons! Everyone should do it at least once during their time at W&L!“

“Why should you do Spring Term Abroad?” with Jack:

— “To be able to live the stories you would only otherwise read in books”

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3 days until applications for STA 2026 open… 🎉

And this is “Why should you do Spring Term Abroad?” with Annabelle, Elizabeth and Nona:

— “I got the chance to immerse myself in a new culture and language, learning directly from Austrians while working daily on my language skills. The growth you experience when you’re in that type of environment is unparalleled” (Annabelle)

— “My STA experience opened the door to a whole new world for me, contributing to my international network in Austria. The community that I now have there will certainly bring me back to Austria in the future, whether for fun or for career” (Elizabeth)

— “Spring term abroad is a great way to get a glimpse at what it’s like to be abroad. Getting a chance to be in Austria for a month strengthened my language skills and made me more culturally knowledgeable of the region“ (Nona)