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Learn, Celebrate and Engage for I Heart Travel Week

The Office of Global Education honors our diverse global community and the educational opportunities provided to Kent State students
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“I Heart Travel Week” at 鶹ý is back celebrating education abroad and international education.  

The Office of Global Education is hosting a full slate of programmed events the week of Feb. 12-16 where students can learn more about education abroad, celebrate current and past students who have studied abroad, and engage with international activities on campus.  

Experience the Blank_Lab's Immersive Exhibit

All week long from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the DI Hub Blank Lab, experience an immersive exhibit highlighting Kent State education-abroad destinations with the Office of Global Education.

Below is a sample list of events for the week.

Stay up-to-date with the full list of events at the I Heart Travel Week website.

Monday, Feb. 12  

In the University Library, join the Office of Global Education from 9-11 a.m. for an education-abroad meet-and-greet, where students can learn more about the events for this week and enjoy a treat.  

From 12-1:30 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Room 306ABC, stop by and listen to a panel of interracial couples share their experiences dating beyond cultural boundaries with the Office of Global Education International Student and Scholar Services.  

From 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the DI Hub Blank Lab, experience an immersive exhibit highlighting Kent State education-abroad destinations with the office of Global Education.  

Tuesday, Feb. 13 

The Office of Global Education will be tabling to educate students about education-abroad opportunities in Eastway Dining Hall from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.  

In the Kent Student Center Governance Chambers from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. join the Office of Global Education's International Student and Scholar Services and Career Exploration and Development for a workshop about the CPT/OPT application process and best practices for internship and job searching.  

From 2-3 p.m., join Kristina Bullard to learn more about the Kent State Geneva program, and even learn about internship opportunities with non-governmental and international organizations. Refer to the I Heart Travel Week site for an updated location for this discussion.  

Log on to Teams from 3:30-4:15 p.m. with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to learn more about scholarships for education-abroad programs.  

Faculty and staff: Join the Education Policies Council Internationalization Advisory Committee for an international innovation awards ceremony from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Schwebel Room in the Kent Student Center  

in room 306ABC in the Kent Student Center from 5:15-6:30 p.m. This event is designed to sensitize participants to difficulties international students encounter in their quest for American education.  

Wednesday, Feb. 14  

Join an alumni panel from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to learn how they use their second language in their professional roles. for more information.  

Ciao! Learn more about studying abroad in Florence, Italy, in the DI Hub from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with the Office of Global Education.  

For more information on education-abroad financials, join the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid from 1-1:45 p.m. in Bowman Hall 203.  

for a Chinese New Year dumpling-making celebration and other cultural activities from 2:15-3:15 p.m. in Satterfield Hall 110.  

Thursday, Feb. 15  

Join the Office of Diversity and Outreach Development for a workshop on how to overcome your education-abroad concerns using the "three F’s" – fear, family and funds. This event is in White Hall 200 from 12-1 p.m.  

In the Business Administration Building 206 from 2:30-3:30 p.m., join the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid for more discussion about financials for education abroad.  

Bonjour! From 3-4:30 p.m. in Bowman Hall 301, learn more about study abroad in Paris, France, for Spring 2025.  

Make your way to the Center for Undergraduate Excellence from 3-5 p.m. for a taste around the world and try a dessert from three different continents while socializing with peers.  

Lights, Camera, Action! Learn photography tips from 4-4:30 p.m. in Bowman Hall 203, so you can properly capture the best moments of your education-abroad experience.

Swifties, join the Office of Global Education for friendship bracelet making in Bowman 124 from 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. while you listen to alumni experiences and embark on your Florence, Italy, era.  

Friday, Feb. 16  

Faculty and staff are invited to learn about the process of developing a from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.  

In Bowman Hall 124 from 1-2:30 p.m. workshop your Gilman Scholarship essay with the Office of Global Education.  

Students touring Italy

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If you are holding an event for I Heart Travel Week, with the Office of Global Education.

See all updated I Heart Travel Week events.  

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POSTED: Friday, February 9, 2024 02:51 PM
Updated: Friday, February 9, 2024 04:32 PM
WRITTEN BY:
Francesca Malinky, Flash Communications