University of Idaho Education Abroad

Happy Holidays from University of Idaho Education Abroad! If you're looking to celebrate the season with something sweet, we recommend checking out this article from WorldStrides: "Around the World in 10 Holiday Cookies" - bon appetit!

Around the World in 10 Holiday Cookies: Delicious Global Recipes The holiday season is here, and we’ve got one thing on our mind: cookies! Frosted, sugar-dusted, or jelly-filled, the season wouldn’t be the same without these little morsels of delight. With our global focus, here are 10 of our favorites from around the world.

Sophia Cornelius is wrapping up her semester at Lancaster University in England and has this to say: "My time in England has been so rewarding! I’ve had the opportunity to make so many amazing friends who have come from all over the world. It is so easy to travel and I spent nearly every weekend seeing a new part of the United Kingdom. I never thought of myself as someone who would study in another country, but I am so grateful that I went outside my comfort zone. I highly encourage my fellow Vandals to see what other parts of the world have to offer."

Thanks for sharing, Sophia, and go !

Today we are highlighting our ambassador, Rim, who studied abroad in Costa Rica this summer! She says that the most rewarding part of her experience was discovering the diverse towns in Costa Rica, which each had a unique culture and showcased the country’s natural beauty. She says that this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet people from all over the world and go anywhere! Rim is a Medical Science major with Pre-Health, Africana Studies and Psychology minors and is graduating this fall.

Study abroad Summer 2025 in Guatemala. Earn credit through an immersive learning experience with faculty from FCS and Hearts in Motion, combining cultural education and hands-on community support in Guatemala. Registration encouraged for the info session tomorrow, Nov. 15 at 2:30 p.m. in Niccolls 202 using the online form: www.uidaho.edu/eainfosessions.

Check out what U of I senior Max Wilderson is up to in Tartu, Estonia! Max is majoring in History and Anthropology with a minor in Religious Studies. Here are a few photos from Max's trip, including one with an Estonian local who had not only heard of the state of Idaho, but had also been to Idaho!

Today. we are highlighting our ambassador, Maggie! Maggie studied abroad last semester in Bangalore, India, and is majoring in International Studies and Journalism. She says the most impactful experience during her time abroad was her internship with a local women's collective focused on ending domestic violence. For other students wanting to go abroad, she says, "Keep a journal of your experience! It’s valuable to reflect on your experiences- even when it becomes your ordinary everyday- and you’ll be able to hold on to the memories for years to come!"

Today, we are highlighting our ambassador, Sierra! Sierra is a Secondary Education major and studied abroad last summer in Lüneburg, Germany. She says the most adventurous thing she did while abroad was taking public transportation to get from Lüneburg to Düsseldorf, Germany to see a EuroCup game. Sierra traveled quite a bit throughout the country during her summer abroad, with visits to Hamburg, Schwerin, Neuengamme, and Düsseldorf, Germany. Sierra's favorite German food was Rauchwurst and she says she wishes she could bring the cobblestone streets back home with her. "It really brings a different vibe to a city," she says. Her advice to other students who want to go abroad is, "You'll only regret the things you didn't do. So go do it!"

The Idaho First-Generation Global Fellowship awards up to 10 first-generation students up to $3,000 toward a future WorldStrides education abroad program. Attend an info session on November 13 at 3:30 p.m. in the IPO Conference Room (LLC Building 3) to learn more about the Fellowship eligibility, requirements, and how to apply! Registration required using the online form: www.uidaho.edu/eainfosessions.

Earn 3 credits in BUS 490: Strategic Management in Torino, Italy with U of I Business Professor Yun Chung and USAC. Visit Lake Maggiore and the Italian Riviera, and have the opportunity to take additional classes in business and Italian language. Scholarships available! Learn more on our website: https://uidaho-sa.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=12283

Today we are highlighting our ambassador, Melissa. Last year, Melissa studied abroad in Gwangju, South Korea! She says that her time solo traveling, especially in Seoul, helped to push her out of her comfort zone. She also took three Korean language classes from professors who made the language accessible and fun. And the next place on Melissa's travel bucket list? China.

Melissa's advice for others wanting to study abroad is, "Don't let your fears stop you! You will grow so much, and once you return, you'll realize how capable you are of overcoming difficult things."

Study abroad in Spain during Summer 2025. Enroll in HIST 453 and travel to Barcelona, Granada and Sevilla, Spain with U of I History Professor Alyson Roy. Explore the ancient cultures - from Phoenician and Greek to Roman and Islamic - whose myths, architecture, and history shaped Spanish culture, past and present. Registration required for the info session on Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. in the International Programs Office (LLC #3) using the online form: www.uidaho.edu/eainfosessions.

As part of International Education Week, Education Abroad and SSS-TRIO are hosting the Study Abroad Scholarship Panel on Monday, Oct. 28 from 5-6 p.m. in the ASUI Vandal Student Lounge (ISUB 2nd floor). Hear from study abroad alumni who won BIG bucks to pay for their international experiences, and learn how YOU can win big too! Check out the full list of IEW events on our website: www.uidaho.edu/iew.

Got Spring Break and Summer 2025 plans yet? If the answer is no... then why not go on one of our awesome faculty led programs?!

Study abroad in France during Spring Break 2025 - Enroll in FLEN 404: Experiencing French Culture, and travel to Paris and Pau with U of I French Professor Sarah Nelson. Explore famous sites in Paris before departing for Pau by train. Experience the city with more green space per inhabitant than any other European city, visit the Chateau de Pau, learn about sustainability efforts in France, and visit the Basque coast! Info session on Oct. 24 at 3:30 p.m. in Admin 320.

Study abroad in Germany during Summer 2025 - Study urban politics and Transatlantic relations, visit global political institutions and tour multiple cities with U of I Political Science Professors Florian Justwan and Markie McBreyer. Info session on Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. in Admin 307.

Sign up for our info sessions using the online form: www.uidaho.edu/eainfosessions.

📸Olivia Adams in Berlin, Germany Summer 2022 (photo 1)
📸Sarah Margaret Horn in Pau, France Summer 2024 (photo 2)

Study abroad in Italy during Summer 2025. Join U of I Landscape Architecture Professors Raffaella Sini and Robert Capecci on this multidisciplinary program that proposes design and research activities on the Italian cultural landscape. Visit Rome, Florence, Venice and more! Learn more at: https://uidaho-sa.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=12228

Study abroad in Chile with U of I Education Professor Brant Miller. Enroll in EDCI 404: International Education Contexts and earn 3 credits while exploring urban and rural education in Chile, and experiencing the cultural and natural richness of this vibrant region of the world in Valaparaiso and multiple locations in northern Patagonia. Registration required for the info session on Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. ED 515 using the online form: www.uidaho.edu/eainfosessions.

Study abroad in the Czech Republic with U of I JAMM Professors Kyle Howerton and Caitlin Cieslick-Miskimenin during Summer 2025. Visit Prague, Mikulov, Brno and more while earning 6 credits in JAMM 491 and JAMM 404. Learn about film, photography and media history. Registration required for the info session on Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. in the International Programs Office (LLC #3) using the online form: www.uidaho.edu/eainfosessions.

Did you know? September in National Passport Month and we can help you get your passport! We offer FREE passport photos, have monthly passport application info sessions (next one is Oct. 7!), and have a website filled with resources and FAQs. See for yourself at https://go.uidaho.edu/passports.

Study abroad in Spain during Summer 2025. Enroll in HIST 453 and travel to Barcelona, Granada and Sevilla, Spain with U of I History Professor Alyson Roy. Explore the ancient cultures - from Phoenician and Greek to Roman and Islamic - whose myths, architecture, and history shaped Spanish culture, past and present. Registration required for the info session on Oct. 1 at 4:30 p.m. in the International Programs Office (LLC #3) using the online form: www.uidaho.edu/eainfosessions.