Education Abroad Showcase
Thinking ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Studying Abroad?
Open to students who are thinking about studying abroad or are about to, this series of events held in mid-September encourages you to engage with study abroad alumni and KSU on various topics in international education.
2025 Education Abroad Showcase
Through a lively schedule of events over a full week you’ll learn more about education abroad and participate in international activities on campus.
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| Event | Time & Location | Event Information |
| Education Abroad Meet & Greet | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Locations: TBD | Say hello and grab some quick breakfast snacks with the Education Abroad Team! |
| Study Abroad with Psychology | 11:00 - 12:30 p.m. Kent Hall 145 | Are you a Psychology major? Or interested in studying abroad? Come meet with the Department of Psychology faculty and advisors to learn all about the amazing opportunities you have to study and travel overseas! |
| Study Abroad in a Flash! Winter, Spring Break, and Summer Short-Term Programs | 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Interested in studying abroad and looking for a short-term program (1-3 weeks)? Join us to learn about the exciting Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer programs available to you! These programs are perfect for everyone from Freshmen to Seniors, and several options are open to all majors! Pro tip: Winter and Spring Break programs are some of our most affordable education abroad options! |
| Discover Theatre, Performance, and Culture in BUENOS AIRES, Argentina Spring Break 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Room 207 - Center for the Arts | Join us and learn more about the 3 credit hour Theatre, Performance, and Culture in Buenos Aires, Argentina Spring Break 2026 program. Get all the information and excitement you need to come with us to one of the world's great cultural capitals! |
| Event | Time & Location | Event Information |
| Flag Cookie Decorating | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Van Campen Hall 111 | Where are you from? Where do you want to go? International Admissions wants to know your story! Come tell us by decorating a cookie with the country flag of your choice. Plain sugar cookies and color frosting will be provided in Van Campen Hall, Room 111. Bring your friends, decorate cookies, and share what you're looking forward to when you study abroad, while supplies last! |
| Health Immersion in Geneva, Switzerland | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Learn about the 2026 Global Health Immersion in Geneva, Switzerland program. This is a unique opportunity to spend two weeks in May in beautiful Switzerland exploring health priorities, policies and practices from a global perspective while soaking up new cultural experiences. Particularly relevant for students in public health, nursing, medicine, podiatry, nutrition, allied health, pre-health (medicine, dentistry), environmental sciences, biological sciences, anthropology, international development, and international relations. |
| Journey to Japan: Summer 2026 - Information Session | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Bowman 218 | This is an opportunity to learn more about a short-term summer study abroad program in Japan. The faculty-led Journey to Japan: Past and Present program takes you to Japan to learn important aspects of its culture and history. You will spend four days in Tokyo, four days in Kyoto, and two days in Osaka and Nara. |
| Find Yourself in Florence Information Session | 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. | Interested in studying abroad in Florence for a summer or full semester? Join us to learn about the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Florence program. |
| Grow Your Career in Asia: Bamboo Planting | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Location: KSU Student Center 310 | Pot your own bamboo plant and learn about internship opportunities in Asia + a scholarship up to $6,500! Participants will receive a pot, soil, and a bamboo stalk to plant. They can also decorate their pots with paint. Participants should . (Participants must be ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students, a limited number of walk-up participants will be accepted to the event) |
| Event | Time & Location | Event Information |
| Education Abroad Expo | 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. MACC Plaza (rain location: DI Hub) | Take a world tour at the Education Abroad Expo! Learn about study abroad opportunities and resources! |
| Amsterdam: Law, Politics, and Policy Meet and Greet | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Bowman 124 | Learn more about the Amsterdam: Law, Politics, and Policy in the Netherlands study abroad program happening this coming Spring Break 2026. Find out how you can spend your spring break in another country while exploring the famous international justices’ systems in Amsterdam and the Hague. |
| Spanish Study Abroad Information Session | 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. Bowman 124 | Are you looking to jumpstart your Spanish speaking ability and immerse yourself in Spanish Culture? Find out more about our immersive Spanish programs taking place over summer 2026 in Salamanca, Spain and Cordoba, Argentina. |
| The Myths of Study Abroad | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Bowman 122 | Have you ever thought that you were not able to study abroad? Maybe you thought it was too expensive, it wouldn't fit your academic schedule, you couldn't be away from home for that long, or you didn't have time to travel. If you have had any of these thoughts, come join us as we talk about the Myths of Study Abroad. There are possibilities for all students and we want to make sure students know of all the amazing programs ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì offers to study abroad and how they can make their travel dreams come true. Open to all students! |
| Event | Time & Location | Event Information | |
| Find Yourself in Florence Information Session | 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Bowman 204 | Interested in studying abroad in Florence for a summer or full semester? Join us to learn about the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Florence program. | |
| KSU Freeman Fellows Internship in Asia Info Session (Virtual) | 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. | Learn how to receive up to $6,500 to intern abroad in Asia in Summer 2026! We will review the award application process and internship programs options in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand. | |
| Developing a Faculty-Led Education Abroad Program | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Are you a faculty or staff member interested in leading a short-term program abroad? Learn more about developing a faculty-led program in this step-by-step presentation! | |
| First Time Traveler: A Guide to Going Abroad | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Bowman 218 | Thinking about studying abroad and worried about not having much (or any) travel experience? From deciding which education abroad program is the best fit for you to applying for a passport, deciding what to pack, navigating airports and more, join the Education Abroad team for tips and resources to prepare you as an adaptable and organized first-time traveler. Whether you've never left your hometown or have traveled before and you're looking for some extra guidance, we're here to help! | |
| KSU Freeman Fellows Internship in Asia Info Session | 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Location: Bowman 203 | Learn how to receive up to $6,500 to intern abroad in Asia in Summer 2026! We will review the award application process and internship programs options in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand. |
| Event | Time & Location | Event Information |
| Study in Japan Information Session | Time: TBA Location: TBA | Are you thinking about studying abroad in Japan? Learn more about study and intern abroad opportunities at this helpful information session! |
| ACCBE IPO Education Abroad Webinar: Debunking the Myths ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Studying Abroad | 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Virtual: Microsoft Teams | Designed for undergraduate business students, this free webinar will cover the truths behind the myths about studying abroad. Is studying abroad affordable? Can business students graduate on time and still study abroad? Is a foreign language required? Attend this webinar to have questions like these answered. Registration is required so the Microsoft Teams link can be sent to the participants. |
| Get the Scoop on ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Florence Summer Programs | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. DI Hub Lobby | The ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Florence Center has amazing opportunities for students to spend their summer living and learning in Florence, Italy. Grab a scoop of Gelato and get the scoop on all of the great programs offered including the Florence Summer Institute, Florence Health Institute, and the Hospitality and Event Management Practicum. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with professors who will teach in Florence, students who have studied in Florence in past summers, and staff from the Education Abroad office who can answer any questions about the experience. |
| Education Abroad 101 | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Bowman 220 | Interested in learning more about studying abroad during your time at KSU? Join us for Education Abroad 101 where we'll cover everything you need to know to get started. |
Would You Like to Help Run an Event?
If you’re interested in showcasing your study abroad experience or culture by hosting an event or volunteering to help out behind the scenes and gain hands-on project management experience, then contact Education Abroad by either phone or email. We look forward to hearing from you!
Email: edabroad@kent.edu
Phone: 1-330-672-7980