Travel restrictions for abroad students in the Middle East
As I am starting to settle into my schedule in Amman, I am beginning to make travel plans for my fall break less than two… Read more »
Abroad
Learning and understanding a language in a foreign country
Learning a language in the classroom is one thing, but applying the knowledge learned at college when studying abroad can be difficult, abroad columnist Katelyn Faubel learns while studying in Jordan. Read more »
Moran: It's the tiny everyday moments that make living abroad home
Abroad columnist Claire Moran is nearing the end of her time in Hong Kong, and she's realizing that it was the simple parts of her days that she has loved the most about being in another country. Read more »
Moran: The difficulty of eating in Hong Kong with celiac disease
Abroad columnist Claire Moran discusses how she created cards explaining her celiac disease to give to restaurants in Hong Kong yet she still has trouble finding options which allow her to avoid gluten. Read more »
Moran: News coverage takes alternative perspectives in different parts of the world
Abroad columnist, Claire Moran has been following the US news such as the primaries from Hong Kong. She finds it interesting to see how different countries can place a completely different spin on stories. Read more »
Charlie Mastoloni uses listening tour as tool for Student Association presidential campaign
Charlie Mastoloni, a presidential candidate for Syracuse University's Student Association, said he wants students to think he’s experienced, caring and idealistic, but not too idealistic. Read more »
Moran: Watching the Final Four abroad doesn't beat being on campus
Abroad columnist Claire Moran is enjoying her time studying in Hong Kong. That being said, she has gotten a small case of homesickness watching the Final Four unfold through her friends on her social media. Read more »
Moran: When visiting a Muslim country, be respectful of cultural norms
While studying abroad in Hong Kong, Claire Moran took a trip to Malaysia. As it was her first time visiting a predominantly Muslim country, she was unsure of the cultural dress code norms. Read more »
Moran: Hong Kong's current political situation is unstable
Abroad columnist Claire Moran discusses the political tension that exists between the people of Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland, and what the end of the "One Country, Two Systems” platform could mean. Read more »
Moran: Be conscious of drinking habits while studying abroad
Studying abroad can come with many temptations. Our abroad columnist Claire Moran explains why it's alright to party while in a different country, but within reason. Read more »
Moran: Lunar New Year is a once in a lifetime experience
It's one thing the celebrate the Lunar New Year, and another thing entirely to celebrate in China. But that's exactly what our abroad columnist did in Hong Kong this past week. Read more »
SU accepting applications for engineering program in Bulgaria
Engineering students will have the chance to study the architecture of eastern Europe in a two-week study program in Bulgaria Read more »
Students more likely to drink excessively while abroad, study finds
In the study, 50 percent of respondents said they consumed more alcohol while abroad, while 11 percent said they “black out” more often abroad. Read more »
Moran: Going abroad is beneficial regardless of destination
Columnist believes that many people are more intrigued when people go to destinations that are not in Europe. She argues that regardless of where a student chooses to study, they will have unique experiences that will be enlightening and that going to Asia isn't as crazy as some may believe. Read more »
SU Abroad officials discuss safety, security concerns in light of recent terrorist attacks
SU Abroad won't be making any major changes following recent terrorist attacks in Paris and Istanbul, but will continue to constantly review and refine security protocol. Read more »
Moran: Research before travel can help to ease nerves
Claire Moran spent months reading about Hong Kong before actually hoping on the plane and heading to her SU semester abroad. The research helped to sooth her but she is skeptical about trusting everything she read. Read more »
Rose: Paris terrorist attacks should not stop people from living their lives
SU Abroad columnist Jack Rose describes his personal experience during the Paris terrorist attacks and explains why he won't change his travel plans or other behavior in response to the attacks. Read more »
Week in News: Biden at SU, abroad students safe after Paris attacks and more
Here's everything you need to know about this week in news. Read more »
Rose: British schooling has stricter attendance rules than SU
Check out this weeks abroad column about the differences between SU and London schooling. Read more »
Rose: Global shopping experience reflects Westernization, consumerism
Spending the weekend in Brussels, Belgium, I decided to take a day trip to Ghent to see Saint Bavo’s Cathedral and the magnificent 15th century… Read more »
Rose: Oktoberfest trip avoids near disaster
Abroad columnist Jack Rose takes a trip to Munich, Germany. Read more »
Rose: Security in the UK is lax compared to US
The United Kingdom faces an equally high terrorist threat to the U.S., but its prevention efforts are much more relaxed. Read more »
Rose: Cramming life into a suitcase and moving to London
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Gipson: Singaporean college students to face challenges post-graduation
Columnist describes what the future looks like for graduating Singaporean students, and compares their fears to those of American students. Read more »
