Lessons from the Global South: Almitra’s Semester in Durban, South Africa
January 7th, 2026
Almitra Guart (SFS ’27), a junior at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, hails from the quiet beauty of the Catskill Mountains in New York. She studies International Culture…
Supporting Student Success in Global Health Education and Experiential Learning: A Dean’s Reflection
November 17th, 2025
Academic Dean Brian Floyd reflects on an immersive week of observing how experiential and place-based learning strengthens global health education for School of Health students. …
Spotlight: SIT Panama — Tropical Ecology, Marine Ecosystems, and Biodiversity Conservation
October 15th, 2025
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting Georgetown alum John Matuszewski (SFS ’25) and his semester abroad with SIT Panama…
STEM and Studying Abroad
October 18th, 2024
Nicole Heitsenrether (SFS ‘19) and friends at the University of St. Andrews Don’t want to take our word for it? Check out the testimonies of STEM study abroad students in years past. COL…
50 Years Later: Fribourg Returnees Reflect
August 26th, 2024
In the 1973-1974 academic year, a group of 20 Georgetown University students embarked on a transformative year of study abroad at the University of Fribourg in Fribourg, Switzerland. This experience…
Spotlight: University of Ghana
June 27th, 2024
Study Abroad at the University of Ghana: A Precious Opportunity to Immerse in Anti-Colonial World-Making in the Global South Written by Akanksha Sinha, SFS ’23 Akanksha (AK) Sinha is a Class…
UK Program Spotlights: Cardiff and Brighton
May 15th, 2024
There’s more than London to the UK! Check out a few of our excellent partners on the other side of the Pond in Cardiff and Brighton, and be sure to check out our whole playlist of UK Takeover…
Unlocking the World through SIT Study Abroad Programs
May 10th, 2024
Written by Kimberly Nguyen Are you ready to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime educational journey? Look no further than the School for International Training (SIT) study abroad programs! SIT offers…
Program Spotlight: Queen’s University Belfast
December 15th, 2022
“My one question was, “What is the most culturally immersive program out of those supplied to me?” The answer I received was decisively concrete: Belfast.” – 2022 Attendee Will…
Program Spotlight: Georgetown at Villa le Balze
October 13th, 2022
After a hiatus onset by the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgetown resumed summer study abroad programming at the Villa Le Balze study center in Fiesole, Italy. Sixty-one undergraduate students took…
Program Spotlight: Georgetown on the Great Barrier Reef
August 9th, 2022
The students smile for a photo before diving on the reef. This summer, Georgetown’s newest summer study abroad program sent students to Townsville, Australia, a coastal city in Queensland…
Program Spotlight: IFSA Argentine Universities Program
May 12th, 2022
In 2019 Georgetown University partnered with the Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA) in order to introduce the IFSA Argentine Universities Program as an option for study abroad. By partnering with…
Student Spotlight: Office of Global Education Peer Advisor Nell DiPasquantonio (COL’23)
April 7th, 2022
The Office of Global Education is pleased to feature OGE Peer Advisor Nell DiPasquantonio (COL ‘23) to discuss her experience studying abroad at the University of Edinburgh during the Fall 2021…
Abroad after Graduation workshop
March 9th, 2022
Photo from student Rick Tamez (Argentina) Whether you missed the chance to study abroad as an undergrad, your study abroad program was cut short, or you simply want to build upon the abroad…
Resource Spotlight: Student Developed Language Acquisition Guide
February 24th, 2022
From unique academic opportunities and enriching cultural experiences, to increased independence and professional connections, study abroad helps students reach their goals. One of the most common…
Student Spotlight: Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar Recipient Alice Cho (SFS ’22)
February 18th, 2022
The Office of Global Education is pleased to feature Alice Cho (SFS’22) to discuss her experience as a Gilman Scholar Recipient. Alice studied in Tainan, Taiwan as part of AC Study Abroad’s Taiwan…
University of Sydney – February Info Sessions!
February 1st, 2022
Study abroad in Sydney! The University of Sydney is hosting several info sessions about study abroad for Fall 2022. Learn about the benefits of studying abroad at one of the world’s leading…
Capturing a Place: Student Experiences through #TakeoverTuesdays
November 23rd, 2021
As more countries reopen for study abroad, Georgetown students are looking for resources to learn from their peers about the reality of studying abroad during a pandemic. Beyond attending Study…
Expanding Horizons: Georgetown Joins Laidlaw Undergraduate Research and Leadership Program
November 8th, 2021
On November 2, 2021 the Georgetown Office of the Vice Provost for Education and the Center for Research and Fellowships announced that Georgetown had joined the Laidlaw Undergraduate Research and…
Program Spotlight: Yonsei University
October 28th, 2021
In August, as warm summer air descended on the city of Seoul, the first undergraduate Hoyas landed in South Korea to study abroad since the start of the pandemic. Arts & Sciences at…
Experiencing Global – Fall Around the World
October 25th, 2021
As weather cools and leaves begin to change around Washington, DC, read about just a few fall traditions and holidays celebrated in countries where Georgetown offers programs. By studying abroad,…
Welcoming the 2021-2022 Peer Advisors
September 23rd, 2021
What is a Peer Advisor? The Peer Advisors are student staff at the Office of Global Education (OGE) who often serve as the first point of contact for students interested in studying abroad. They…
Villa Le Balze Welcomes Back Students on Site for Fall 2021
September 14th, 2021
On Wednesday September 1st, Georgetown’s Villa Le Balze in Florence, Italy welcomed its first students back on site since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. They were greeted by Renaissance…
Study Abroad Events: Virtual Meet & Greet and Study Abroad Fair
August 11th, 2021
Considering study abroad but aren’t sure where to start? The Office of Global Education is hosting two events in the upcoming weeks to answer your questions and help you navigate the study abroad…
Funding Opportunity: Penner Family Experiences Fund
July 7th, 2021
As of July 6, 2021, the Fall 2021 cycle of the Penner Family Experiences Fund is now open. Through the Penner Family Experiences Fund, full-time undergraduate Hoyas can apply to receive an award of…
Spotlight on Chinese-Language Programs: Student Experiences in Language Learning
June 23rd, 2021
One of the best parts of studying abroad is the opportunity to improve your foreign language skills. With the addition of CET Taiwan to OGE’s list of offerings, we’re taking a deeper look at the…
New Semester Program: Taipei, Taiwan
May 6th, 2021
The Office of Global Education (OGE) is excited to introduce a new semester program, CET Taiwan: Intensive Chinese Language in Taipei, Taiwan. Georgetown is partnering with CET Academic Programs to…
Experiencing Global – One Bite at a Time
May 6th, 2021
Underneath every flavor is a rich history that, in many cases, highlights just how interconnected our lives are. Thus, while we may have spent more time at home this year, we’ve learned that we can still enjoy ‘the global’ one bite at a time.…
Sarah Wingfield – Making the Most of Study Abroad Research Opportunities
April 19th, 2021
Studying abroad presents students with many unique academic, professional, and social opportunities, including the chance to perform academic research on topics within their individual…
Six Ways to Go Abroad as a Postgrad
March 25th, 2021
Because of restrictions related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, students worldwide have missed out on certain aspects of the college experience and have had to adapt to new ways of learning. Many…
Staying Global – Highlighting Four Virtual Course Offerings for the Summer 2021 Session
March 18th, 2021
Promoting a Strong, Virtual Study Abroad Experience Although on-site study abroad programs have been suspended for the Summer 2021 term, The Office of Global Education is introducing four virtual…
A Day in the Life: Looking Back on Student Videos As We Look Ahead to Future Study Abroad Plans
March 18th, 2021
At the Office of Global Education (OGE), one of our favorite parts about having students study abroad is the contributions they make to OGE’s Instagram stories. During past semesters and summers…
Resources for Heritage Speakers Going Abroad
March 17th, 2021
Heritage speakers, who may be defined as students raised in the United States with exposure to their family’s native language, comprise a unique and important group of study abroad…
International Interconnectedness via Instagrammable Food
March 1st, 2021
#AroundTheGloBowlIn80Days Do you follow our Instagram (@guabroad)? If not, check it out – right now, OGE is partnering with the Georgetown Gastronomes to do a social media event called…
Dr. Cristina Sanz: Bridging Student Learning and Faculty Research in Barcelona
February 18th, 2021
It is no secret that, given the right conditions, learning a language while abroad is more effective than learning a language in the classroom. Interactions with native speakers increase learners’…
New Semester Programs in Shanghai, China
February 3rd, 2021
Beginning Fall 2021, Georgetown University’s Office of Global Education is introducing two brand new programs in Shanghai, China. International Business in China21st Century…
Amanda Gorman: US National Youth Poet Laureate and IES Abroad Alumna
January 27th, 2021
Amanda Gorman, the US National Youth Poet Laureate who spoke at Biden’s inauguration and a current Harvard senior, is an alumna of study abroad. Gorman, who participated in an IES Abroad program…
Blog Posts of Christmas Past
December 16th, 2020
Being away from home during the holiday season can sometimes bring a little homesickness to students abroad. However, students have the opportunity to participate in local cultural holiday…
Justice Sociale: Georgetown Students Learn About Social Justice Issues in France
December 14th, 2020
Georgetown students participating in study abroad programs in Strasbourg and Lyon enroll in unique courses focused on social justice from a French perspective. Students explore different types…
Coronavirus Research in Buenos Aires Led by GU Partner
December 9th, 2020
On the syllabus for the Translational Health Internship, Georgetown’s six-week summer study abroad program in Buenos Aires, Argentina, students are met with the following statement: “In…
Spring 2021 Virtual Villa Le Balze Classes
November 23rd, 2020
Villa Le Balze professors offer remote learning classes to Georgetown students for the Spring 2021 semester Though Georgetown had to make the difficult decision to suspend Spring 2021 study…
#HoyasAbroad Snapshots – Virtual Abroad
November 9th, 2020
The term “virtual study abroad” may sound like an oxymoron. But, according to Harper Thomas (SFS ‘22), who this summer participated in Georgetown’s virtual summer program in Amman, Jordan,…
#HoyasAbroad Snapshots – UK
October 19th, 2020
Taha Bilirgen London, UK – Fall 2019 Legend (or, you know, the internet) says that Chuck Norris never does a push-up; rather, he pushes the world down. This is the story of how I, Taha…
Tips for a Sustainable Study Abroad
October 7th, 2020
How to manage your carbon footprint while still making the most of your abroad experience. Studying abroad is a once in a lifetime experience. Living and studying in another country helps you…
#HoyasAbroad Snapshots – Morocco
October 5th, 2020
Lauren Pyjar Rabat, Morocco – Fall 2019 I’m terrible at traveling – not necessarily at living in other places, but the actual act of getting from point A to point B. While I was abroad,…
Introducing the OGE Peer Advisors
September 28th, 2020
What is a peer advisor? Peer advisors are students who went abroad and now work in the Office of Global Education (OGE) as a resource for students planning to study abroad. Peer advisors can help…
Georgetown Ranked #8 for Study Abroad
September 23rd, 2020
For the second consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked programs at universities and colleges that offer well regarded study abroad, service learning, and other special programs…
Virtual Hoyas Abroad Fair
August 17th, 2020
September 8-11, 2020… The Office of Global Education at Georgetown University is hosting the Virtual Hoyas Abroad Fair showcasing study abroad opportunities for undergraduates: Tue-Thu…
Making the Most of Your Study Abroad Experience
February 26th, 2020
Follow these 5 tips and tricks to make the most of your time abroad.…
In addition to Study Abroad- Do Research Abroad
February 24th, 2020
Hear from study abroad alum on how they were able to conduct their very own research abroad.…
Programs Spotlight: Georgetown Faculty-Led Programs in Africa
February 4th, 2020
Study abroad this summer in Africa on a faculty-led program and participate in experiential learning.…
Student Spotlight: Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar Recipient Emma Woodruff (SFS’21)
February 3rd, 2020
Read about Emma’s experience and learn how you can be a Gilman Scholarship Recipient.…
Brand New Programs at Villa Le Balze for Summer 2020
November 5th, 2019
Learn about the newest study abroad opportunities for summer 2020.…
Program Spotlight: Lusophone Studies in Lisbon, Portugal and São Paulo, Brazil
October 8th, 2019
Explore Lusophone Studies in Portugal and Brazil.…
Yes, you CAN Study Abroad as a STEM Student
October 1st, 2019
Read about STEM students and their testimonials of studying abroad.…
Former Senator Ian Conyers speaks on his time as a Hoya abroad
January 28th, 2019
OGE interviewed Ian Conyers, former Michigan State Senator for the Michigan Senate, and now current director of Government Relations at Ruth Strategies. You can find him on social media at…
The Office of Global Education is now offering Financial Advising for Study Abroad!
January 28th, 2019
The Office of Global Education is now offering Financial Advising for Study Abroad! 1/28/2019 Students can come in to discuss financial planning for studying abroad: budgeting tips,…
New Study Abroad Options Available in New Zealand
October 31st, 2018
Looking for adventure? Check out our new program offerings in New Zealand!…
Overseas Hoyas: A Day in the Life
October 5th, 2018
Tune in to GUAbroad Snapchat every Tuesday to hear from Hoyas studying Abroad…
Program Spotlight: National University of Singapore
May 10th, 2018
Learn more about OGE’s newest approved program.…
30 Under 30 and Global Education
May 8th, 2018
Forbes listed eight Hoyas alumni in their “Thirty Under Thirty” list, three of whom studied abroad during their time at Georgetown.…
All in a Semester’s Work: Global Internships and Study Abroad
February 27th, 2018
Highlighting three Hoyas who pursued internships during study abroad.…
Announcing Hoya Identities Abroad
February 20th, 2018
Announcing the launch of OGE’s newest web-resource, featuring diversity resources and student narratives.…
Shifting the Lens: Accessibility in the Developing World
January 22nd, 2018
James Sullivan’s snowboarding accident during his semester abroad leads him to an international career in documentary storytelling about disabilities.…
Fall 2017 Study Abroad Photo Contest Winners
December 20th, 2017
12 winning photos across 4 categories…
[A]broadening Horizons: Alex Villec
December 14th, 2017
Hoya alum Alex Villec’s international career path post-study abroad…
Global Hoya Stories
December 8th, 2017
OGE and OGS proudly present Global Hoya Stories, a short film about the power of international education on and beyond the Hilltop.…
Full Swede Ahead: Living and Learning in Stockholm
December 1st, 2017
Hoyas choose DIS’ newest program offering in Stockholm, Sweden…
OGE Celebrates International Education Week
November 9th, 2017
Check out Georgetown’s international activities during the week of November 13th through 17th.…
Passport Fair: November 17th, 2017
October 20th, 2017
Come apply for a first time passport or a renewal!…
SIT: Integrating Research and Study Abroad
October 6th, 2017
Hoyas share their experiences on SIT Programs.…
Villa participates in Fiesole’s Welcome Day
September 20th, 2017
Our Fall 2017 cohort kicked off the semester with a welcome to their new home from the community of Fiesole.…
Thoughts on Discovering Pride
June 12th, 2017
Hoya Daniela Duron-Garcia reflects on her semester abroad in India.…
Senior Tauri Tomlin participates in Diversity Abroad's Global Student Leadership Summit
May 5th, 2017
Senior Tauri Tomlin travels to Minneapolis to participate in the GSLS.…
