Opinions editor Letizia Mariani discusses her observations about classmates abroad and suggests students embrace new customs when studying out of the country.
Don’t study abroad and expect the “American way”
St. Thomas alerts students to Europe study abroad risks
St. Thomas forwarded a Europe Travel Alert last week from the U.S. Department of State to students who are currently in Europe or departing for Europe in early 2017.
Global Tommies unite over weekend retreat
The program invited returning study abroad students and international students for an immersive multicultural experience, with the goal of teaching the students to find common ground despite their differences.
Uncomfortable learning
Opinions editor Jeffrey Langan looks at the necessity of stepping out of your comfort zone when learning about topics that seem black and white.
Changes to come to Bernardi campus in Rome
St. Thomas has introduced changes to the Bernardi campus in Rome that will allow for a more efficient use of the campus and provide more study-abroad options for students.
Cyclone Winston strands St. Thomas students in Fiji
Cyclone Winston struck Fiji Saturday night, trapping three St. Thomas students taking a vacation from their semester abroad in Gold Coast, Australia.
Study abroad gender gap causes concerns
Most study abroad trips from the U.S. include about twice as many women as men.
The world we know
Opinions editor Jacob Sevening writes we are no safer from terrorism at home than we are abroad.
Travel alert issued to study abroad students
Current and future study abroad students received an email from St. Thomas’ Office of Study Abroad informing them of a U.S. Department of State Travel Alert.
Embassy informs Study Abroad students of terror risks
St. Thomas students studying abroad in Italy received an email from the United States Embassy in Rome warning of potential terrorist attacks.
Student studying abroad struck by car, recovering from surgery
St. Thomas study abroad senior Luke “Sunny” Adams is recovering from a successful surgery after a car struck him as he crossed a street in Beppu, Japan.
Study abroad for the right reasons
Columnist Claire Noack worries too many students study abroad for the wrong reasons and aren’t taking full advantage of the opportunity to experience a new culture.
St. Thomas makes list of most underrated colleges
St. Thomas tied for No. 41 out of the 50 most underrated colleges in America, according to a January ranking by Business Insider magazine.
London Business Semester program ranked nationally
St. Thomas’ London Business Semester was ranked No. 23 out of 50 for the best study abroad programs in America, according to Best College Reviews.
St. Thomas perspectives abroad: Madrid
As his J-term trip in Europe comes to an end, senior reporter Scott Sikich enjoys the warm winter weather and views of Madrid.