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(11/17/20 1:00pm)
After the University of Richmond canceled fall 2020 study abroad programs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some students held out hope and registered for a spring 2021 semester abroad. Other students who had always planned on going abroad in the spring but are now worried about the new spike in COVID-19 cases around the world influencing their plans.
(11/30/20 12:00pm)
For some University of Richmond students, studying abroad is a transformative experience during their college career. However, the financial aspects can sometimes discourage students from taking this opportunity, since cultural immersion and travel often yield payment. A reader asked The Collegian to answer the question: “Why is study abroad full tuition, even though the tuition of some institutions abroad differs from UR's?”
(10/06/20 11:00am)
The Office of International Education announced limited study abroad programming yesterday, wrote Ellen Sayles, associate dean and director of education abroad, in an email to The Collegian on Oct. 5.
(10/05/20 12:00pm)
Although most of the University of Richmond's traditional study abroad programs for fall 2020 had to be canceled or postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some international students were able to study abroad in their home countries or neighboring countries this semester.
(08/05/20 2:34pm)
Approximately a year after graduating from the University of Richmond in 2005, alum Matt Landau purchased a vacation rental company in Panama. Seven years later, he is the founder and brain behind Vacation Rental Marketing Blog (VRMB), a company dedicated to helping vacation renters and property managers build successful and sustainable businesses, according to its website.
(06/05/20 8:14pm)
Although moving off-campus and adjusting to online classes was challenging for most students at the University of Richmond, international students faced the additional time-sensitive decision of whether to return to their home countries, amidst growing travel restraints, or to find another housing alternative in the U.S.
(05/16/20 3:12am)
Editor's Note: Susanna Getis intended to study abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland during the fall 2020 semester.
(11/22/14 9:20pm)
Students and faculty presented stories and lessons they acquired while studying abroad at the Office of International Education's Learning Abroad Symposium. Many of their presentations focused on the effects of different languages.
(02/06/14 3:07am)
It's that time of year: Friends and acquaintances have returned from other nations with stories to tell and souvenirs to share. Nearly 70 percent of UR students study abroad, so reasonably, I am often asked if/when/where I've studied abroad, and, after I reveal my disinterest in doing it, why I chose not to.
(01/23/14 3:39am)
From studying British history over tea in London, to chasing lions in Kenya, approximately 60 percent of University of Richmond students have one thing in common: their decision to study abroad.
(02/05/13 5:25am)
The Office of International Education staff received 312 applications for more than 75 study abroad programs for the fall 2013 semester.
(04/05/12 4:48am)
The Office of International Education's annual International Celebration and Awards Ceremony on April 3 stressed the importance of creating a global environment and community at the University of Richmond.
(03/01/12 5:41am)
Diana Trinh, a recent Richmond graduate, worked for two and a half years as an international student assistant at the Office of International Education and is now employed as a full-time international student adviser.
(03/01/12 5:36am)
Study abroad decision letters were delayed for some students applying to popular and competitive programs, primarily in Spain, Michele Cox, study abroad director, said.
(01/22/12 11:40pm)
Monday, Jan. 23 at 11:59 p.m. marks the application deadline for students who are hoping to study abroad next year.
(03/31/11 6:02am)
When news hit of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that recently devastated Japan's northeastern coast, the University of Richmond's Office of International Education took action.
(03/03/11 5:43am)
University of Richmond students studying abroad are not given any guarantees about their class credits if a natural disaster or political conflict forces them out or causes them to want to leave.
(03/03/11 4:42am)
Many University of Richmond students eagerly anticipate an exotic, beach spring break vacation. Or perhaps many are traveling down to New Orleans for the creme de la creme of college spring breaks: Mardi Gras.
(11/11/10 3:46pm)
International Month festivities begin with an official opening ceremony at the Carole Weinstein International Center on Friday.
(11/04/10 4:28am)
The festivities for International Month begin with an official opening ceremony at the Carole Weinstein International Center on Friday.